Vegan Peach Cobbler (Dairy Free)

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This is the absolute best vegan peach cobbler recipe you will ever have! This completely from scratch dairy free peach cobbler needs just 11 ingredients and is super easy to throw together. 

Peach cobbler is a classic Southern dessert. If you have ever visited, you have likely had some or had someone offer it to you.  May until September is classic peach season, but we’ll explain how to make fresh or canned vegan peach cobbler so you can enjoy this dish year round. Just because you have food preferences or allergies doesn’t mean you shouldn’t be able to enjoy this delicious dessert.  We’ve made this a completely vegan peach cobbler. 

This recipe comes together in just about 45 minutes, making a fun a perfect dessert to throw into the oven just as you are sitting down for a spring or summer get together, holiday or party!  

This peach cobbler is: 

• vegan
• dairy free
• egg free
• can be top 8 allergen friendly 

What is a peach cobbler?

A peach cobbler has just a few essential needs – fruit in the form of peaches for this dairy free peach cobbler, a sweet dough and butter.  It’s a classic dessert recipe that is thought to originate as people started to settle in the US. 

Settlers had classic pie recipes, but they weren’t great for “road life”, so they took a similar concept and cooked this dessert over an open fire instead.  The result is a delicious dessert of butter and cooked peaches with a sweet dough coming through. 

It’s similar to a pie, but not.  And it’s usually served with ice cream or whipped topping.  

What ingredients are in a vegan peach cobbler?

This is a completely from scratch vegan peach cobbler recipe. 

You need just 11 ingredients to make this the perfect Southern vegan dessert.

The ingredients that you need are: 

• fresh peaches
• vegan sugar
• salt
• dairy free butter
• flour
• brown sugar
• maple syrup
• baking powder
• vanilla plant based milk
• vanilla extract
• cinnamon 

Full amounts listed in the printable recipe card below

How do you make a vegan peach cobbler?

You may hear Southern dessert and think it’s going to be an elaborate process, but I promise you it isn’t hard at all to make this dairy free peach cobbler recipe. 

To start, preheat your oven to 350 degrees.  Add your butter to your casserole dish and place in the oven. Remove when butter is completely melted, about 5-7 minutes.

Next, you want to peel the skin off your peaches.  Then, cut them in half and remove the seed and any seed remnants. Slice the peaches into equal size slices. Inside of a large skillet, add the sliced peaches, sugar and salt over medium heat.  Stir and cook for about 5 minutes.  The peaches will get really juicy as the sugar dissolves into them. Remove and set aside. 

In a large bowl, add the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt.  Whisk together.  Pour in the maple syrup, vanilla extract, and dairy free milk.  Pour this batter into the casserole dish over the butter.  Spread out into an even layer as much as possible.  Some of the butter will come up over it and that is fine, but do not stir them together.  Pour the peaches and juice over top of the mixture in the casserole dish.  Sprinkle with ground cinnamon on top. 

Place in pre-heated oven for 35-45 minutes.  Check for doneness of the sweet dough mixture. A toothpick inserted should come out clean.  Remove from oven and let sit for 15-20 minutes.  Serve with vegan whipped topping or vanilla ice cream. 

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you use unripe peaches for vegan peach cobbler?

No. This dish will not be as flavorful and sweet and it will not be something you are happy to have made. Instead, leave the peaches for a day or two if you can.

You could also put them in a brown paper bag with a banana and the ethylene gas that is omitted will ripen them faster.

Can you make this Top 8 Allergen Friendly Peach Cobbler?

The two ingredients that make this vegan peach cobbler recipe as written not Top 8 Allergy Friendly are the flour and almond milk. 

Feel free to easily swap the almond milk with any dairy free safe milk that you are able to have – oat, flax or hemp would be easy to swap and find. 

You can try to swap out the flour for King Arthur’s Measure for Measure Gluten Free flour. 

Full disclosure, we have not personally try this for this recipe, but we had had success with this flour over others. 

Should dairy free peach cobbler be served hot or cold?

This peach cobbler recipe can be served warm or cold. 

Personally, I prefer it warm whether right out of the microwave or warmed up in the microwave, but it can absolutely be eaten cold. 

Do I have to peel the peaches?

Technically the answer is no. If you are zero waste or just like peach skins, then you do not have to peel them. It is purely a preference to do so.

The skins will soften during the cooking process and be completely soft and edible still if left one.

Can I use canned peaches for this vegan peach cobbler?

While we highly recommend in season fresh peaches for this dairy free peach cobbler, we also realize the need to make this recipe year round.  We would never want to limit your ability to only make during a few months. 

That being said, you can replace the amount of peaches this recipe calls for with 2 16-ounce cans of peaches. If using canned peaches for this vegan peach cobbler, you will omit the cooking of the peaches and just pour the canned peaches and the juice from the can directly over the batter. 

Alternatively, you could also use frozen peaches if you can find them in the store.  Let them defrost at room temperature and then cook them according to the directions for fresh. 

Why is my peach cobbler runny?

If your peaches are too ripe then the result could be a soupy mess and no one wants that.

You can add a tablespoon or two of arrowroot powder or cornstarch while the mixture is cooking on the stove if you think it needs to thicken up a bit.

How do you store vegan peach cobbler?

Once the vegan peach cobbler is cooled completely, you can cover the casserole dish (or move the leftovers to a smaller air tight container and store in the refrigerator.  Eat within 2-3 days. 

What are other vegan dessert ideas that I should try?

Whether you are having a dessert bar of deliciousness at your next get together, or you just want to have even more amazing dairy free desserts at the ready, we recommend you trying out some of these delicious non-dairy desserts (all are vegan): 

• Vegan Carrot Cake Cupcakes (pictured above)
• Vegan Rice Krispie Treats
• Dairy Free Brownies
• The Best Dairy Free Lemon Pound Cake
• Triple Chocolate Dairy Free Cookies
• Dairy Free Chocolate Cake
• Perfect Dairy Free Apple Pie 
• Dairy Free Cinnamon Rolls  (could be breakfast or dessert)

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This post was originally published on 4/13/2019 and updated on 7/9/2020.