Let’s talk cobbler. It’s one of my favorite things to bake because it’s practically magic. In this recipe, you layer melted butter and pecans below the cobbler batter, and then, just before baking, you pour boiling water over the whole dish. It sounds crazy and looks like a hot mess, but that’s the key to a beautifully textured cobbler. Plus, this dessert is absolutely decadent. You’ll find a rich pool of thick caramel-like sauce underneath the soft cobbler and loads of crunchy, sugary pecans. It’s definitely a holiday-worthy dessert, but I make it all year round because it’s just that good.

Recipe Ingredients

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

Tips and Tricks

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.

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. 

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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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