Here’s a rich, gooey, and Southern-inspired dessert recipe for Classic Pecan Pie Cobbler like pecan pie, but even easier and more decadent, with a buttery crust and sticky-sweet filling.
🥧 Classic Pecan Pie Cobbler
🛒 Ingredients:
For the Cobbler Base:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick), melted
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Pecan Pie Topping:
- 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 1/2 cups boiling water
- 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans (or a mix of chopped and halved)
- Optional: pinch of cinnamon or a dash of bourbon for extra depth
👩🍳 Instructions:
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Prepare the base:
- Pour melted butter into a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, stir together flour, baking powder, salt, granulated sugar, milk, and vanilla until just combined. Don’t overmix.
- Pour the batter evenly over the melted butter in the dish — do not stir.
3. Add the topping:
- Sprinkle the chopped pecans evenly over the batter.
- In a separate bowl, dissolve the brown sugar in boiling water and carefully pour it over the top. Do not stir — it’ll create a magical caramel sauce as it bakes.
4. Bake:
- Bake uncovered for 40–45 minutes, or until the top is golden and set and the cobbler is bubbling around the edges.
5. Cool slightly & serve:
- Let cool for about 15 minutes to thicken slightly.
- Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.
✅ Tips:
- Want extra crunch? Add a sprinkle of sea salt on top before baking.
- Bourbon fans: Add 1 tbsp of bourbon to the brown sugar-water mixture.
- Make it mini: Bake in ramekins for individual servings.