This Pecan Pie Cobbler is a warm, gooey dessert with buttery caramel sauce, crunchy pecans, and a soft biscuit-like crust. It’s the ultimate comfort dessert—best served warm with vanilla ice cream!
Why You Should Try This Recipe
If you love pecan pie, but want something even more indulgent, this Pecan Pie Cobbler is the perfect dessert for you! It’s a rich, buttery, and gooey dessert that combines all the flavors of a classic pecan pie with the comforting, scoopable texture of a cobbler. Double the pecan filling, double the gooey goodness!
This dessert is super easy to make, requiring simple ingredients like brown sugar, butter, pecans, and a soft, tender crust. Unlike traditional pecan pie, this cobbler creates its own caramel-like sauce as it bakes, making every spoonful rich and decadent.
Perfect for holidays, potlucks, or a cozy family dessert, this cobbler is best enjoyed warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a drizzle of caramel sauce. Whether you’re a lifelong pecan pie lover or trying it for the first time, this Pecan Pie Cobbler will quickly become one of your favorite desserts!
Storage Options
• Refrigeration: Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Reheat in the microwave before serving.
• Freezing: Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight and reheat before serving.
• Serving Tip: Serve warm with ice cream for the best experience!
A rich and buttery cobbler filled with pecans, brown sugar, and a caramel-like sauce, this Pecan Pie Cobbler is the ultimate Southern dessert—warm, gooey, and incredibly delicious!
Equipment
• 9×13-inch baking dish
• Mixing bowls
• Whisk
• Measuring cups & spoons
• Spatula
Ingredients
For the Cobbler Base:
• 1 refrigerated pie crust (or homemade)
• 1 cup chopped pecans
For the Pecan Filling:
• 1 cup light corn syrup
• ¾ cup brown sugar
• ½ cup melted butter
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 4 large eggs, beaten
For the Cobbler Topping:
• 1 cup self-rising flour
• ¾ cup milk
• ½ cup melted butter
For the Caramel Sauce (Layered In):
• 1 ½ cups hot water
• ¾ cup brown sugar
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat & Prepare
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. Roll out the pie crust and place it into the bottom of the dish, pressing it down evenly.
Step 2: Layer the Pecans
3. Sprinkle 1 cup of chopped pecans evenly over the pie crust.
Step 3: Make the Pecan Filling
4. In a mixing bowl, whisk together corn syrup, brown sugar, melted butter, vanilla, and eggs until smooth.
5. Pour this pecan pie filling over the pecans in the baking dish.
Step 4: Make the Cobbler Topping
6. In another bowl, mix self-rising flour, milk, and melted butter until a batter forms.
7. Pour this cobbler batter evenly over the pecan pie filling.
Step 5: Add the Caramel Layer
8. In a separate bowl, whisk together hot water and brown sugar until dissolved.
9. Carefully pour this mixture over the top of the cobbler—do not stir! This will create a caramel sauce as it bakes.
Step 6: Bake & Serve
10. Bake at 350°F for 35–40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.
11. Let it cool for at least 15 minutes before serving to allow the sauce to thicken.
12. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream and enjoy the gooey, buttery deliciousness!
Notes
• Use a homemade pie crust if you prefer a completely from-scratch recipe.
• For a crunchier topping, sprinkle extra pecans on top before baking.
• Make it extra rich by drizzling caramel sauce or maple syrup over the cobbler before serving.
• For a nutty twist, try using a mix of pecans and walnuts!
This Pecan Pie Cobbler is everything you love about pecan pie—gooey, buttery, and caramel-like—but in a warm, comforting cobbler form. 🍂🥧✨ Enjoy!