Dessert just got easier (and more delicious)! This collection of Bubble Up Dessert Recipes proves that amazing treats don't have to be complicated.
Made with refrigerator biscuits, your favorite fillings, and a few simple steps, you'll have warm, gooey, and oh-so-satisfying desserts ready to enjoy.
Check out all the other Easy Desserts for more ideas and recipes to bake for your friends and family!
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Bubble up desserts offer a fun twist on cobblers and fruit crisps, with a focus on convenience and deliciousness.
You only need a few key ingredients such as store-bought refrigerator biscuits, your favorite canned pie filling (cherry, apple, blueberry are popular choices), and sometimes a sprinkle of sugar or a drizzle of glaze for extra flavor.
Looking for more Refrigerator Biscuit Dough Recipes? Try my Bubble Up Pizza Casserole, Air Fryer Pizza Monkey Bread or my collection of Refrigerated Cinnamon Roll Recipes.
Top Tip
To avoid a messy baking disaster, be mindful of how full you make your dish when creating a bubble up dessert. Both the biscuits and the fruit filling will expand as they bake, so overflowing is a risk if the dish is packed too tightly.
Leaving a bit of space allows for better heat circulation, which helps the biscuits cook evenly and ensures the filling bubbles up with deliciousness rather than spilling over the sides of your pan.
Recipe FAQ's
Can I use fresh fruit instead of canned pie filling?
Yes, you can substitute fresh fruit for canned pie filling in bubble up desserts. Choose fruits that bake well, like berries, apples, peaches, or plums.
Wash, prep, and slice your fruit, pre-cooking firmer ones slightly. Taste and add sugar if needed. Consider adding a bit of cornstarch or tapioca starch to thicken the filling from the juicy fruit.
Do the biscuits need to be pre-baked, or will they cook through with the filling?
The great thing about bubble up desserts is that the biscuits do not need to be pre-baked! They'll cook directly in the baking dish alongside the filling. As the dessert bakes, the biscuits will rise, become fluffy and golden brown, while absorbing some of the delicious flavor from the fruit.
Can I add a topping to the biscuits?
Before baking, consider sprinkling cinnamon sugar, adding a streusel topping, or scattering chopped nuts. After baking, a simple glaze of powdered sugar and milk, a dollop of cream cheese frosting, or a classic scoop of vanilla ice cream all make wonderful additions to your warm, delicious dessert.
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Mary says
Can this recipe for Cherry Bubble Up dessert be made in the air fryer?
Lois says
I haven't tried this recipe in an air fryer. If you do, please report back and let me know how it turns out!