Pecan Pie Cobbler

Content… Pie vs. Cobbler Recipe Ingredients How to Make It Recipe Variations Tips and Tricks Make-Ahead Instructions Serving and Storage Instructions FAQs What to Serve More Decadent Pecan Dessert Recipes to Try Conclusion Watch How to Make It

Pecan Pie vs. Pecan Pie Cobbler

So you may wonder, what’s the difference between a pecan pie and a pecan pie cobbler recipe (sometimes called pecan pie casserole)? I’d say the number one difference is that pecan pie cobbler is way easier to make. Instead of making pie crust dough and then a pecan filling as you would with a pie, in a cobbler, you simply mix up the dough and the filling and toss them in a casserole dish. Instead of a flakey pie crust underneath, you get a crumbly cobbler dough on top that is ridiculously tasty. 😋

Recipe Ingredients

1. Butter – You’ll need quite a lot of rich, moist butter for this recipe. It does have Southern roots, after all. 😜
2. Flour – Get out your bag of flour! It’s what you’ll use for the cobbler dough. We’ll also add some baking powder for the rise.
3. Sugar – Both granulated and brown sugar are needed to get that classic pecan pie taste.
4. Milk – This is starting to sound like a cake recipe, isn’t it? You’ll need a cup of milk to get your cobbler consistency just right.
5. Seasonings – Cinnamon, vanilla extract, and an optional teaspoon of rum extract give this dessert that classic warm fall flavor.
6. Pecans – Of course, it wouldn’t be a pecan pie cobbler without a hearty portion of coarsely chopped pecans. The unique flavor is hard to beat.

How to Make Pecan Pie Cobbler

Baking Prep

• Make the Base – Pour the melted butter into a 9″x13″ casserole dish and swirl it around to coat the base. Sprinkle ½ of the pecans over the butter. (Photos 1-2)
• Dry Ingredients – In a bowl, mix flour, cinnamon, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until thoroughly combined. (Photos 3-4)
• Wet Ingredients – Then add in the milk, rum, and vanilla. Stir until just combined (careful not to overmix your batter). (Photos 5-6)

Assemble and Bake

• Add Batter – Spoon the batter over the butter and pecans and spread gently with a spatula. Don’t stir or mix it. (Photos 7-8)
• Topping – Mix the brown sugar and the rest of the pecans in a small bowl. Then sprinkle the mixture evenly over the batter. (Photos 9-10)
• Hot Water – Next, carefully pour the hot water evenly over the top. Again, resist the urge to stir! (Photo 11)
• Bake uncovered for 30-35 minutes until it is nice and golden brown. (Photo 12)
• Serve with ice cream. 

Recipe Variations

1. Make this recipe for pecan pie cobbler gluten-free by replacing all-purpose flour with your fave gluten-free baking flour.
2. Add some toffee if you really want to send your tastebuds into overdrive! 🤯 Add about half a cup of toffee bits to the brown sugar and pecan mixture that tops the cobbler just before pouring on the boiling water.
3. Get creative with the nuts. Feel free to use other chewable nuts in this recipe. I’ve tried half walnuts and half pecans before and loved it. 🫶

Tips and Tricks

1. There really is a science to making cobbler, so if you tend to wing it when baking (you know who you are 😂), try hard to follow each step in the order presented. It’s the only way to get the textures and flavors right.
2. And while we’re on the science of cobbler, cool or warm water just won’t do, my friend. Only boiling water will create the shiny, crackly top layer on your cobbler that is perfectly crisp with a tender dough underneath.

Make-Ahead Instructions

This dish stores really well in the fridge, but can you freeze pecan pie cobbler? Absolutely, which is why it’s a great make-ahead dish. Simply store it refrigerated in an airtight container for 3-5 days or frozen for up to 3 months.

Slow-thaw frozen cobbler in the refrigerator overnight when ready to serve it. Reheat the refrigerated cobbler in a 275℉/135℃ oven for 10-15 minutes.

Serving and Storage Instructions

You can serve pecan pie cobbler warm because it’s heavenly fresh from the oven. But it also tastes great chilled straight out of the fridge. Either way, don’t forget to top it with some ice cream. 😋

Does pecan pie cobbler need to be refrigerated? It might be tempting to leave it out on the countertop, but with all that dairy, I don’t recommend it. Instead, store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and reheat them in the oven. You could reheat individual portions in the microwave.

FAQs

What Goes With Pecan Pie Cobbler

I love a good serving of pecan pie cobbler to round out a classic Southern meal. Try it as a dessert after serving up fried chicken, collard greens, and my Southern baked mac and cheese.

Top it with a scoop of vanilla or homemade rum raisin pineapple ice cream to give it a surprising tropical twist. My favorite drink to pair with this dessert is a hot cup of coffee, but a chai tea latte would be amazing with all those warm fall flavors too. 

More Decadent Pecan Dessert Recipes to Try

1. Southern Pecan Pie
2. Pecan Sandies
3. Bourbon Pecan Pie
4. Chocolate Pecan Pie
5. Pecan Pie Cheesecake 

Conclusion

There you have it, my friend! Everything you love about pecan pie in a super simple recipe that whips up quickly and feeds a crowd. Want more decadent dessert recipes? Follow me on Instagram or Facebook. There’s plenty more where this recipe came from. 😉

Watch How to Make It

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