📖 Instructions

1. Alright, let's get started. First, preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Make sure the rack is in the center. This ensures even baking, which is super important for a good cobbler.
2. Next, prepare the peaches. If you're using fresh peaches, peel and slice them into about 1/2-inch thick slices. If you're using frozen peaches, let them thaw a bit first. I really prefer fresh if I can get em, but frozen works in a pinch!
3. Now, in a large mixing bowl, gently toss the peach slices with the granulated sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt. The lemon juice is key—it brightens up the flavors and keeps the peaches from browning too much. Set this aside for now.
4. In a separate saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Once melted, whisk in the all-purpose flour until it forms a smooth paste, which we call a roux. This is going to thicken our milk chocolate sauce.
5. Gradually pour in the milk, whisking constantly to prevent lumps. This is really important! Nobody wants a lumpy sauce.
6. Add the chopped milk chocolate and vanilla extract to the saucepan. Continue to stir until the chocolate is completely melted and the sauce is smooth and glossy. This should smell absolutely divine!
7. Pour the milk chocolate sauce into the bottom of your 9x13 inch baking dish. This will create a rich, chocolatey base for our cobbler.
8. Carefully arrange the peach mixture over the milk chocolate sauce, spreading it evenly across the dish. This ensures every bite has that perfect peach-to-chocolate ratio.
9. In a large bowl, combine the cake mix with the melted butter. Mix until it forms moist crumbles. If it seems too dry, add a tablespoon or two of melted butter until you reach the right consistency.
10. Sprinkle the cake mix crumble evenly over the peach mixture. Don't pack it down—you want it to stay nice and crumbly so you can get that perfect texture.
11. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the peach filling is bubbly. Keep an eye on it—ovens can be finicky!
12. Remove from the oven and let it cool for about 15-20 minutes before serving. This allows the filling to set a bit and prevents it from being too runny. Though honestly I dig in right away.
13. Serve warm, preferably with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream. You can also add a sprinkle of extra chocolate shavings on top for an extra touch of decadence. Yum!