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Pecan Pie Cobbler
Rich, buttery, and irresistibly gooey, this Southern Pecan Pie Cobbler brings old-fashioned comfort to any table—easy to make, perfect for holidays, or just because you deserve it.
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Servings: 12
Calories: 473kcal
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Ingredients
- 8 tablespoons salted butter sliced
- 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ⅔ cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
- 2 cups chopped pecans
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 cup Heath Bits ‘O Brickle
- 1 ½ cups boiling water
Instructions
Prepare the Oven and Pan
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Place the butter in a 9×13-inch baking dish and set it in the oven while it preheats. Allow the butter to melt completely. Remove from oven and set aside.8 tablespoons salted butter
Make the Batter
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour, ¾ cup granulated sugar, 2 teaspoons baking powder, ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- Add milk and vanilla bean paste to the dry ingredients, whisking until smooth.⅔ cup milk, 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
Assemble the Cobbler
- Pour or drop spoonfuls of batter evenly over the melted butter in the baking dish. Do not stir.
- Sprinkle the chopped pecans evenly over the batter.2 cups chopped pecans
- Sprinkle the brown sugar evenly over the pecans.1 cup packed brown sugar
- Add the Heath Bits ‘O Brickle evenly over the top.1 cup Heath Bits ‘O Brickle
- Carefully pour the boiling water evenly over the entire mixture. Do not stir.1 ½ cups boiling water
Bake
- Return the dish to the oven and bake for 25–35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and bubbly around the edges.
Serve
- Allow the cobbler to cool slightly before serving.
- Serve warm, at room temperature, or chilled. Top with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream, if desired.
Notes
Substitutions
- Butter: Unsalted butter may be used; add an extra ¼ teaspoon kosher salt.
- Milk: Substitute almond, oat, or soy milk for dairy milk.
- Nuts: Walnuts or sliced almonds can replace pecans.
- Sugar: Use coconut sugar or maple sugar in place of brown sugar for a different flavor.
- Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.
- Drizzle with caramel sauce for extra sweetness.
- Pair with hot coffee, sweet tea, or a scoop of butter pecan ice cream for an extra pecan boost.
- Store covered at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 3 days.
- To freeze, cool completely and wrap tightly in plastic wrap and foil. Freeze for up to 2 months.
- Thaw in the refrigerator overnight and reheat in a 300°F oven until warmed through.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 473kcal | Carbohydrates: 56g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 26mg | Sodium: 307mg | Potassium: 136mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 44g | Vitamin A: 265IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 89mg | Iron: 1mg
*Nutrition information is automatically calculated based on ingredient data and should be considered an estimate. When multiple ingredient options are provided, the first listed is used for calculation. Optional ingredients and garnishes are not included in the nutrition analysis.