This dessert combines the gooey, caramel-laden richness of a traditional pecan pie with the up-close-and-personal, comfort-food vibe of a cobbler. With crunchy pecans and a gooey, syrupy filling in every mouthful, it’s good by itself with vanilla ice cream. This recipe works especially well for holiday gatherings or whenever you’d like to impress guests with a fancy-seeming but cozy dessert.
Why You’ll Love It:
Layered Flavors and Textures: The contrasting duo of crust and syrupy, pecan filling means crunchy, chewy, and flaky all at once.
Easy to Make: Because this cobbler has store-bought pie crusts and common ingredients, it’s easier than a classic pecan pie … but just as coveted.
Built for Sharing: A 13×9-inch dessert, this is perfect for potlucks, holiday dinners, or whenever you need to serve a crowd a show-stopping sweet.
Best Friend of Ice Cream: Warm cobbler and cool, creamy vanilla ice cream = dessert that has it all.
Key Ingredients:
Pie Crusts: Ready-made refrigerated pie crusts save time, though you can make your own if you want a homemade touch. Just be sure to roll them to fit your baking dish.
Corn Syrup: Light corn syrup is the classic option for that traditional pecan pie flavor, but dark corn syrup will lend a richer, deeper flavor if you want.
Pecans: A mixture of coarsely chopped pecans and pecan halves provides both the best flavor and texture and improves presentation. Toasting the pecans briefly before mixing into the filling will also amplify their nuttiness.
Vanilla: Use the real stuff, pure vanilla extract, for depth of flavor. If you’re feeling a little adventurous, a splash of bourbon vanilla extract can always add another layer of warmth.
Butter: The butter should be appropriately melted before adding to the remaining filling ingredients, so they mesh well.
