Small Batch Peach Cornmeal Cobbler (For Two)

If you’ve got two ripe peaches, a handful of pantry staples, and a craving for something sweet and Southern, this Small Batch Peach Cornmeal Cobbler for Two is the answer.

It’s a warm hug of a dessert, featuring tender, juicy peaches bubbling beneath a crisp, golden cornmeal biscuit topping. And the best part? It’s just the right size for a cozy night in—no sharing required (unless you’re feeling generous).

Perfect for summer date nights, small households, or anyone like me who believes dessert should never be skipped, and isn’t above calling it breakfast. This cobbler is rustic, ridiculously easy, and wildly delicious. Sharon - Practical Southern Cooking

Why You’ll Love this Recipe (and make it again and again)

• Made for two – No leftovers to tempt you at midnight (unless you want them).
• Crispy, golden cornmeal topping – Think crunchy-edged baby biscuits, but better.
• Peak summer vibes – Just like my old-fashioned Southern peach cobbler, it's made with fresh peaches and tastes like sunshine in a dish.
• Quick and easy – And like my recipe for cake mix peach cobbler with canned peaches, you can go from craving to cobbler in under 40 minutes.

Ingredient Notes and Smart Swaps

Let’s talk ingredients: what you need, what you can swap, and how to make it work with what’s in your pantry. These are the main ingredients; the full list is waiting down in the recipe card.

• Fresh peaches – You’ll need about 1 ½ cups, sliced. Peeling is optional; I always leave the skin on.
• Flour and cornmeal – The base of your biscuit topping. Yellow cornmeal adds crunch and a Southern twist.
• Buttermilk or milk – Buttermilk gives a slight tang and tender crumb, but whole milk works too.

📌 Shortcut tip: If you don’t have buttermilk, stir ¼ teaspoon of lemon juice or vinegar into 3 tablespoons of milk and let it sit for 5 minutes.

Fun Twists and Tasty Variations

• Add blueberries or blackberries for a mixed-fruit cobbler.
• Swap plums or nectarines for peaches; use what’s ripe and juicy.
• Stir a splash of bourbon into the peach filling for an extra Southern spin.
• Add chopped pecans to the topping for extra crunch.

How to Make the Best Small Batch Peach Cobbler

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F. Lightly butter a small baking dish (a 5x7 dish, a 6-inch cast iron skillet, or two ramekins work well).

2. Mix the peach filling: In a bowl, toss sliced peaches with sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and a squeeze of lemon juice. Let it sit while you prep the topping mixture.

3. Make the topping: In another bowl, whisk together flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Cut in the cold butter until crumbly. Add 2–3 tablespoons of buttermilk or milk; just enough to bring the mixture together like biscuit dough.

4. Assemble the cobbler: Spoon the peach mixture into your baking dish. Dollop the dough over the peaches—embrace the rustic look! Sprinkle the top with regular, raw, or turbinado sugar.

5. Bake: 25–30 minutes, or until the topping is golden and the fruit is bubbling around the edges.

6. Cool slightly and serve warm—with ice cream, whipped cream, or straight from the dish.

What to Serve with Peach Cornmeal Cobbler

• A scoop of vanilla bean ice cream or bourbon ice cream (hello, Southern classic).
• A dollop of whipped cream with a touch of bourbon or honey.

Storing and Reheating

• To store: Cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
• To reheat: Warm in a 300°F oven for 10–15 minutes or microwave for 30 seconds.
• To freeze: Wrap tightly and freeze individual servings for a sweet treat anytime.

Reimagined Leftovers

• Peach Cobbler Yogurt Parfait: Layer chilled cobbler with Greek yogurt for breakfast.
• Southern Sundaes: Spoon warm cobbler over pound cake or shortcake biscuits.
• Peach Cobbler Milkshake: Blend with vanilla ice cream and a splash of milk.

Make it Ahead

• Slice and prep your peaches up to 24 hours in advance; store them in the fridge with the sugar and vanilla already added to allow the flavors to develop.
• The biscuit topping can be prepared and refrigerated up to 1 day ahead. Wait to assemble the cobbler until just before baking.

Small Batch Peach Cobbler Recipe FAQs

Tips to Ensure this Recipe for Peach Cobbler for Two Turns out Perfectly

• Dough - If you use buttermilk, you'll likely need three tablespoons, as it’s thicker.
• Use ripe, juicy peaches for the best flavor; if they smell like a peach-scented candle, you’re golden.
• Keep your butter cold when making the topping; this creates the fluffiest texture.
• Don’t overmix the biscuit dough; a rough, shaggy texture is perfect.
• Let it rest before serving; the filling thickens slightly, and the flavors have time to settle.
  

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If this Small Batch Peach Cornmeal Cobbler made your evening sweeter, I’d love to hear about it! Leave a comment below and a star rating, and let me know how it turned out—or who you shared it with (even if it was just your future self).