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Easy Pecan Pie Cobbler Best with Vanilla Ice Cream

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This Easy Pecan Pie Cobbler with Vanilla Ice Cream is a warm, gooey, nutty dessert that delivers all the flavor of pecan pie without the fuss of rolling a crust. With a crackly top and a buttery caramel layer, it’s the perfect comfort food for weeknights or special occasions.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick, melted)
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups boiling water
  • Vanilla ice cream (for serving)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Place 1/2 cup unsalted butter in an 8×8 baking dish and put it in the oven while it preheats until melted, about 5 minutes. Remove and set aside.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 cup granulated sugar, 2 teaspoons baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
  3. Add 3/4 cup whole milk and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Stir until just combined (lumps are okay).
  4. Pour the batter directly over the melted butter in the baking dish. Do NOT stir.
  5. Evenly scatter 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans over the batter. Do not press them in.
  6. Sprinkle 1 cup packed light brown sugar evenly over the pecans. Do not stir.
  7. Very carefully pour 1 1/2 cups boiling water over everything. Do NOT stir.
  8. Bake for 35-40 minutes, until golden brown on top and slightly jiggly in the center. The edges should be bubbly.
  9. Let the cobbler cool for 5-10 minutes to set.
  10. Serve warm with a generous scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Notes

Do NOT stir the layers after adding the batter, pecans, brown sugar, or boiling water—this is crucial for the texture. Use boiling water, not hot tap water. Let the cobbler rest for 5-10 minutes after baking to set properly. For a gluten-free version, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend. For dairy-free, substitute butter with vegan butter and use oat or almond milk. Pecans can be substituted with walnuts if needed.

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