McCarty’s Gallery Restaurant Chocolate Cobbler has a buttery, tender crust and a melt-in-your-mouth chocolate sauce. This is a simple layered dessert that’s easy as 1 2 3.
First of all, if you’re not from the area you may be wondering who is McCarty. McCarty, as in McCarty Pottery is handmade pottery started in the 1950s by Lee and Pup McCarty. A native of Merigold, MS located in the Mississippi delta, Lee and Pup returned to his hometown after becoming a freelance artist to spin pottery.
As well, I had the honor of talking with Mr. & Mrs. McCarty several times on pottery buying trips to Merigold. They both were very interesting people. Read more about their pottery here, McCarty Pottery.
McCarty’s Gallery Restaurant Chocolate Cobbler
I’ll admit, I like to drive 2 hours to Merigold is to purchase a new piece of pottery or two from McCarty Pottery. The other reason is for the Gallery’s famous chocolate cobbler! (The Gallery is the McCarty restaurant near the pottery store.)
I tried a few times, unsuccessfully, to duplicate the cobbler recipe before finally getting it right. Honestly, I was trying to make it too difficult. Actually, it’s a very simple recipe to make. Finally, I used the layered technique that I use in my other cobblers. It is perfection.
As well, all the ingredients are simple and you more-than-likely have on hand. Because of this, my McCarty’s Gallery Restaurant Chocolate Cobbler makes a great dessert. It’s easy to make for unexpected guests. Finally, when you’re craving a dessert but don’t want to go to the store you can make this in just minutes.
Tips
Flour, sugar, milk, vanilla, butter, and water is all that it takes to make this decadent dessert.
- First of all, This recipe really is as simple as layering everything in the pan. Don’t overthink it.
- Additionally, you can use all-purpose flour. The substitution amounts for self-rising flour to all-purpose flour is in the post, Peach Pecan Cobbler.
- As well, I do not recommend using margarine or substitute butter. Use real butter.
- Finally, I do not recommend reducing the amount of sugar. The sugar, butter, cocoa, and water cook together to make the sauce.
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McCarty's Gallery Restaurant Chocolate Cobbler
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Save To Your Recipe BoxIngredients
- ½ cup butter melted
- 2 cups hot water
- 1 and ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 and ½ cups self-rising flour
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ½ cup cocoa powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- While oven to preheating, melt 1/2 cup butter in a 9x13-inch casserole dish.
- Stir together granulated sugar, flour, milk, and vanilla.
- Pour batter mixture over butter.
- Combine brown sugar and cocoa powder.
- Top batter mixture with sugar cocoa mixture
- Pour hot water carefully over the top.
- Bake for 40 to 45 minutes at 350 degrees. The top should be firm and brown.
- Serve warm with vanilla ice cream, if desired.
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Marsha says
I had this yesterday at a funeral lunch at the Merigold Baptist Church across the street from McCarty Pottery, and it was DELICIOUS!!! I can’t wait to try your recipe. I will see if yours is as good as the real thing😋😋😋
ColleenB.~Tx. says
In your instructions you say; ‘Combine brown sugar and cocoa powder.’ How much cocoa powder?
Cocoa powder isn’t listed in the list of ingredients.
Paula says
It took me a minute looking at it myself the ad is separating the last ingredients. (ugh 😒 – I’m going to try and fix that!) It’s 1/2 cup cocoa powder.
Paula says
it’s the very last ingredient in the list and the ad may separate it from the others. (I’m trying to fix that. So sorry!)
Angela says
This is a super easy and delicious recipe to make. I was curious, if I wanted the sauce to be more of a caramel sauce, rather than chocolate, would I just omit the cocoa? And should anything else be adjusted or added? Thanks for the great recipe.
Paula says
If you want caramel cobbler use this recipe https://www.callmepmc.com/pmcs-caramel-cobbler-call-me-pmc/
Melyssa Rodriguez says
Paula,
This is an excellent cobbler!! I’m originally from Mississippi (Columbus), although, I’ve never eaten at McCarty’s, but this recipe”took me home”. Thanks for posting.
Paula says
So happy you liked it!
Bekah says
I made this last night (2 separate batches) and both were SO runny. The flavor was amazing but the top got almost burnt and the rest of the ‘filling sauce’ stayed super runny. It was no easy to eat and didn’t ‘blend’ well in my mouth. Do I have to add THAT much water? Should I stir the brown sugar/cocoa mix a little so it doesn’t get super crispy?
Paula says
I’d start with calibrating your oven> https://www.callmepmc.com/how-to-calibrate-your-oven/
Next, you have to use the exact ratios, mixed/layered exactly as directed.
Toni | Boulder Locavore says
Looks like a new favorite at my house!
Liren | Kitchen Confidante says
Love the idea of a chocolate cobbler!
Sarah says
What a great idea! I can’t wait to try this!
Vicki Karlsson says
does it really only serve 6? Can the recipe be doubled and still fit in a 9X13 Pan?
Paula says
it will serve probably up to 10, however, I’ve found that everyone wants a large serving size
pamela says
hi that looks so good i will have to make that very soon
Toni jacks says
This chocolate cobbler is amazing thanks for the recipe Toni Jacks. Heflin Alabama
Paula says
Your welcome! Thanks for letting me know you like it 😃
Amy South says
Great recipe! I have made this one a few times. Comes out great!
Jimmy says
If I were to add toasted pecans to this recipe, at what point in the process do you think would be the best to add.
Paula says
I would add them either first to the butter like in this recipe. https://www.callmepmc.com/pecan-cobbler-and-reasons-i-blog/
Jodie Dallara says
Can you use a sugar substitute like splenda or truvia. My husband is diabetic but loves chocolate and would like to try this
Paula says
No, unfortunately sugar substitutes don’t work in this recipe
Toni says
Any favorite brands of cocoa?
Paula says
I like https://amzn.to/2Ijs7s8
DJ Bourque says
I’ve made this multiple times now. I use cane sugar. Still want to try it with pecans though. 🙂
Patti Shumate Anderson says
Thank you. This caught my eye because of the location. I lived in Greenwood, MS for almost eight years and loved exploring the Delta.
Francine LeBlanc says
I do not see the substitution for self rising flour. Help please
Paula says
https://www.callmepmc.com/peach-pecan-cobbler/
Melissa says
I don’t usually like chocolate cobblers, but I was having company and had all of these ingredients, so with the help of my 16 month old granddaughter, we decided to try it out. This was the best I’ve ever had and it was so easy and quick to make. It was a huge hit with everyone! I will definitely be making this again.
Paula says
Thank you!! I could eat the entire cobbler myself, happy you guys liked it.
Tasha says
Craving something sweet with stuff I have on hand…I have a feeling this is gonna taste a lot like Cocoa Gravy and biscuits!! Which I have made before when craving chocolate but none is in the house lol
Julie cutrer says
Do t see substitution for self-rising flour
Tonya says
I just got through making this and its in by he oven now, smells delicious, can’t wait to try it,
mary corley says
going to make it to night
Robin says
I don’t see the substitutions for all purpose flour.
Charlotte says
I don’t either
Judy says
This looks amazing ❤️❤️. Can’t wait to try it. Thanks for sharing.
Kathryn Rhett says
Looks delicious! Will try it this weekend.