Description
Creamy Southern pecan pie brings luxurious comfort straight from traditional kitchens. Sweet caramel notes and buttery crust invite you to savor classic American dessert magic with rich, roasted pecans and silky smooth filling.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups pecan halves
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
Liquid and Binding Ingredients:
- ¼ cup light corn syrup
- ½ cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Seasoning and Finishing Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt (x2)
- ½ cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and generously coat a 9×9-inch (23×23 centimeters) baking dish with butter or non-stick cooking spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together granulated sugar, melted unsalted butter, light corn syrup, 3 large eggs, all-purpose flour, vanilla extract, and salt until the mixture becomes smooth and uniform.
- Gently fold the pecan halves into the liquid mixture, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the filling.
- Create the cobbler topping by combining all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Cut cold, cubed butter into the dry ingredients using a pastry cutter or fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse, pea-sized crumbs.
- Slowly pour in milk and stir until the topping just comes together, being careful not to overmix.
- Transfer the pecan pie filling into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly across the bottom.
- Carefully drop spoonfuls of the cobbler topping over the filling, allowing some spaces between the dollops for the topping to spread during baking.
- Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the top turns golden brown and the filling bubbles around the edges.
- Remove from the oven and let the dessert rest for 10-15 minutes, which allows the filling to set and makes serving easier.
Notes
- Transform ordinary pecan pie into a delightful cobbler-style dessert that combines rich, gooey filling with a crumbly, tender topping.
- Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for smooth mixing and optimal texture, especially eggs and butter.
- Carefully distribute cobbler topping in spoonfuls to create an uneven, rustic surface that develops a beautiful golden-brown crust while baking.
- Use fresh pecans for maximum flavor and crunch, avoiding stale or rancid nuts that can compromise the dessert’s taste.
- Allow the pie to rest after baking, giving the filling time to set and making slicing easier without losing its luscious, syrupy consistency.
- For best results, serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream to complement the pie’s sweet, nutty profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg