Description
This Pecan Pie Cobbler is a decadent dessert combining the classic flavors of pecan pie with a comforting cobbler texture. With a buttery base, sweet batter topped with pecans and toffee bits, and a surprise layer of boiling water that creates a luscious sauce during baking, this recipe delivers a warm, gooey treat perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Base and Batter
- 6 Tbsp butter (melted)
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Topping
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup toffee bits
Additional
- 1 1/2 cups boiling water
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350ºF to ensure it reaches the perfect temperature for even baking.
- Mix Batter: In a medium bowl, whisk together 3/4 cup sugar, all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, whole milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.
- Prepare Butter Base: Pour the melted butter into an 8×8-inch baking pan, spreading it evenly across the bottom.
- Add Batter Over Butter: Carefully pour the prepared batter over the melted butter in the baking pan, allowing the butter to remain mostly at the bottom.
- Prepare Topping: In a separate bowl, mix together the remaining 1 cup sugar, chopped pecans, and toffee bits until evenly combined.
- Sprinkle Topping: Evenly sprinkle the pecan and toffee sugar mixture over the batter layer.
- Add Boiling Water: Slowly pour the 1 1/2 cups boiling water over the top of the cobbler mixture; do this carefully to avoid disturbing the layered effect.
- Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the top looks set and the cobbler is bubbly.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cobbler to cool slightly before serving to let the layers set and to enhance the flavors.
Notes
- Use boiling water carefully to create the classic cobbler layering effect with a sauce at the bottom.
- Toffee bits add a delightful caramel crunch, but you can substitute with chocolate chips if desired.
- Best served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
- Ensure the baking pan is 8×8 inches to get the correct depth and baking time.
- For a nuttier flavor, toast the pecans lightly before adding.
