Description
Pecan Pie Cobbler is a delightful dessert combining a rich, gooey pecan pie filling with a fluffy cobbler crust. Made with crunchy Fisher pecans, sweet corn syrup, and a buttery buttermilk biscuit topping, this dish offers a perfect balance of textures and flavors. Ideal for cozy evenings or festive family gatherings, this classic treat is sure to impress with its warm, comforting sweetness.
Ingredients
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Pecan Pie Filling
- 1 ½ cups corn syrup
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
- 3 eggs (room temperature)
- ¾ cup light brown sugar (packed)
- 2 cups Fisher pecans (chopped)
- ⅛ tsp ground allspice
- ½ tsp kosher salt
Cobbler Topping
- 1 ½ cups 1.1 GF flour (or all-purpose flour)
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- 8 tbsp cold butter
- ¾ cup buttermilk
- 1 cup Fisher pecans (chopped)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Dish: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Butter a 7×10 inch baking dish with at least 2 ½” depth to prevent sticking and ensure easy serving.
- Make the Pecan Pie Filling: In a large bowl, combine all the pecan pie filling ingredients—corn syrup, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, eggs, light brown sugar, chopped pecans, ground allspice, and kosher salt. Mix thoroughly until evenly combined. Pour this filling mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
- Prepare the Cobbler Topping Dry Mix: In a separate bowl, whisk together the cobbler dry ingredients: the flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, sugar, vanilla extract, and kosher salt. Add the cold butter cut into small pieces and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to work the butter into the dry ingredients until pea-sized crumbs form. This step is crucial for a tender, flaky crust.
- Add Buttermilk to Cobbler Mixture: Pour the buttermilk into the crumb mixture and stir gently until just incorporated to form a dough. Be careful not to overmix to maintain a light texture.
- Assemble Cobbler Topping: Scoop equal-sized portions of this cobbler dough on top of the pecan pie filling in the baking dish. Distribute the pieces evenly to cover the filling but allowing it to peek through slightly.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 40-45 minutes. The cobbler topping should turn golden brown and the filling should be set and bubbling at the edges.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the cobbler from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving. This dessert is perfect warm and pairs beautifully with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Notes
- This Pecan Pie Cobbler combines the classic sweet, sticky pecan pie filling with a soft, biscuit-style topping for a unique take on traditional pecan pie.
- Using cold butter for the cobbler topping is key to achieving a flaky, tender crust.
- Room temperature eggs help to blend the filling ingredients smoothly and evenly.
- Feel free to substitute gluten-free flour if desired, though it may slightly affect texture.
- Serve warm for the best flavor experience, optionally topped with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
- Store any leftovers in the refrigerator and consume within 3 days for best quality.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 626 kcal
- Sugar: 68 g
- Sodium: 506 mg
- Fat: 33 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22 g
- Trans Fat: 0.4 g
- Carbohydrates: 84 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
