Preheat your oven to 375 degrees. It’s essential to have it ready for the cobbler to bake evenly and develop that golden crust.
Butter an 8x8-inch square pan (or similar-sized round casserole dish). This will prevent the cobbler from sticking and add a nice flavor.
Carefully pile the cherries into the prepared dish. Make sure they are evenly distributed. Sprinkle the lemon juice over the cherries to enhance their natural flavor.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the sugar and flour. The sugar will create a sweet syrup as it bakes, while the flour gives structure to the topping.
Use a fork to stir in the beaten egg. Keep stirring until the mixture is crumbly. This is your cobbler topping, and it should resemble coarse crumbs.
Crumble the mixture evenly over the cherries, ensuring that it covers them well. This topping will create a beautiful contrast to the juicy fruit below.
Drizzle the melted butter generously on top of the mixture. This step is crucial as the butter will help the topping brown beautifully.
Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 35 to 45 minutes. Keep an eye on it until the top is a nice golden brown and the cherry juices bubble enticingly around the edges.
Once baked, remove the cobbler from the oven and cover it with foil to keep it warm until you’re ready to serve. This ensures that it stays deliciously moist.
While waiting, use a hand mixer to whip the cream in a medium bowl. Gradually add in the powdered sugar during mixing, continuing until the cream thickens. This fresh whipped cream will perfectly complement your cobbler.
Serve the whipped cream over individual plates of cobbler, garnished with a whole cherry if desired, for an extra special touch.
