A Pumpkin Lover’s Dream Dessert
When fall arrives, it’s time to embrace all things pumpkin, and one dessert that never fails to capture the essence of the season is Pumpkin Cobbler. This mouthwatering treat combines the rich flavors of pumpkin pie with the warm, comforting notes of a cobbler. Perfectly sweet and spiced, this Pumpkin Cobbler recipe serves 12 and is guaranteed to be the star of your autumn gatherings. With just 30 minutes of prep time and an hour in the oven, you’ll have a delightful dessert that’s as easy to make as it is delicious.
Before we dive into this delightful recipe, make sure you have the following supplies and equipment ready:
- 13×9″ Baking Pan
- Mixing Bowls
- Whisk
- Measuring Cups and Spoons
- Wire Rack
Ingredients:
For the Cobbler Base:
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 tsp. baking powder
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1 cup half and half (you can substitute with milk)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 cups pumpkin puree
For the Pumpkin Filling:
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/8 cups granulated sugar
- 2/3 cup light brown sugar
- 1 tbsp flour
- 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice (or 1/3 tsp each of ginger, cloves, and nutmeg, and 3/4 tsp. cinnamon)
- 2 tbsp cold butter (cut into small pieces)
- 4 tbsp granulated sugar
For the Topping:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 3 tbsp half and half
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup marshmallow fluff
- 1 cup pecan halves
Directions:
Preheat Your Oven: Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Prepare the Cobbler Base: In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of granulated sugar, 1 cup of all-purpose flour, 4 tsp of baking powder, and 1/4 tsp of salt. Add 2 tsp of vanilla extract and 1 cup of half and half (or milk) to the dry ingredients. Mix everything together until smooth. Set this mixture aside.
Melt Butter and Assemble: Pour the 1/2 cup of melted butter into a 13×9″ baking pan. Now, pour your mixed cobbler base ingredients into the pan.
Create the Pumpkin Filling: In a large bowl, combine and mix 2 large eggs, 1 cup of evaporated milk, 3 cups of pumpkin puree, 1 1/8 cups of granulated sugar, 2/3 cup of light brown sugar, 1 tbsp of flour, and 2 tsp of pumpkin pie spice (or the individual spices mentioned). Pour this pumpkin filling over the top of the cobbler base in the pan. Dot the surface with the 2 tbsp of cold, cut-up butter, and sprinkle 4 tbsp of granulated sugar evenly.
Make the Marshmallow Topping: For the marshmallow topping, mix together 1 cup of powdered sugar, 3 tbsp of half and half, 1/2 tsp of vanilla extract, and 1/2 cup of marshmallow fluff until smooth.
Bake to Perfection: Place the baking pan in the preheated oven and bake the cobbler for approximately 1 hour, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, and the top is beautifully browned.
Cool and Serve: Remove the Pumpkin Cobbler from the oven and allow it to cool on a wire rack. Once cooled, scoop it into dessert dishes, drizzle with the marshmallow topping if desired, and sprinkle with pecan halves. For an extra touch of indulgence, serve with whipped cream.
This Pumpkin Cobbler recipe is a true celebration of fall flavors. With its buttery cobbler base, spiced pumpkin filling, and heavenly marshmallow topping, it’s a dessert that will have your friends and family asking for seconds. Whether you’re enjoying it as a sweet ending to your Thanksgiving feast or simply indulging in a cozy autumn evening at home, this Pumpkin Cobbler is sure to delight your taste buds.
So, embrace the season and savor every bite of this Pumpkin Cobbler—it’s the perfect dessert to welcome the fall!
Irresistible Pumpkin Cobbler Recipe: A Fall Delight
Equipment
- 13×9″ Baking Pan
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Wire rack
Ingredients
Ingredients:
For the Cobbler Base:
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 tsp. baking powder
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1 cup half and half you can substitute with milk
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 cups pumpkin puree
For the Pumpkin Filling:
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/8 cups granulated sugar
- 2/3 cup light brown sugar
- 1 tbsp flour
- 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice or 1/3 tsp each of ginger, cloves, and nutmeg, and 3/4 tsp. cinnamon
- 2 tbsp cold butter cut into small pieces
- 4 tbsp granulated sugar
For the Topping:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 3 tbsp half and half
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup marshmallow fluff
- 1 cup pecan halves
Instructions
Directions:
- Preheat Your Oven: Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the Cobbler Base: In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of granulated sugar, 1 cup of all-purpose flour, 4 tsp of baking powder, and 1/4 tsp of salt. Add 2 tsp of vanilla extract and 1 cup of half and half (or milk) to the dry ingredients. Mix everything together until smooth. Set this mixture aside.
- Melt Butter and Assemble: Pour the 1/2 cup of melted butter into a 13×9″ baking pan. Now, pour your mixed cobbler base ingredients into the pan.
- Create the Pumpkin Filling: In a large bowl, combine and mix 2 large eggs, 1 cup of evaporated milk, 3 cups of pumpkin puree, 1 1/8 cups of granulated sugar, 2/3 cup of light brown sugar, 1 tbsp of flour, and 2 tsp of pumpkin pie spice (or the individual spices mentioned). Pour this pumpkin filling over the top of the cobbler base in the pan. Dot the surface with the 2 tbsp of cold, cut-up butter, and sprinkle 4 tbsp of granulated sugar evenly.
- Make the Marshmallow Topping: For the marshmallow topping, mix together 1 cup of powdered sugar, 3 tbsp of half and half, 1/2 tsp of vanilla extract, and 1/2 cup of marshmallow fluff until smooth.
- Bake to Perfection: Place the baking pan in the preheated oven and bake the cobbler for approximately 1 hour, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, and the top is beautifully browned.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the Pumpkin Cobbler from the oven and allow it to cool on a wire rack. Once cooled, scoop it into dessert dishes, drizzle with the marshmallow topping if desired, and sprinkle with pecan halves. For an extra touch of indulgence, serve with whipped cream.