Pecan Pie Dip
This pecan pie dip has a creamy base topped with buttery brown sugared pecans. An easy no bake dessert for holiday entertaining.
Ingredients
Pecan topping
- 1 cup pecans , chopped
- 2 Tablespoons salted butter
- ½ cup light brown sugar , packed
- ⅓ cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
Cream cheese layer
- 8 ounces cream cheese , softened
- ½ cup cool whip , softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¾ cup powdered sugar
For serving: Caramel, Graham crackers, pretzel thins, apple slices
Instructions
- Toast pecans. In a skillet, toast 1 cup pecans and cook for 2 minutes, or until fragrant.
- Add topping ingredients. Add the 2 Tablespoons butter, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/3 cup heavy cream, 1 teaspoon vanilla, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Stir until the sugar dissolves and the mixture begins to bubble, about 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool for about 15 minutes. Don’t let it sit longer than 30 minutes, or it will not be easy to spread.
- Cream cheese layer. In a large bowl, beat 8 ounces cream cheese until smooth. Mix in 1/2 cup cool whip and 1 teaspoon vanilla until creamy. Add the 3/4 powdered sugar and a pinch of salt and mix until smooth.
- Assemble. Spread the cream cheese mixture into a serving bowl or pie plate. Refrigerate until the pecan topping has cooled. Spoon the cooled pecan topping evenly over the top. Drizzle with extra caramel sauce if desired.
- Serve. Serve immediately, or refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving if you'd like the layers to firm up slightly.
Notes
- Tip: Cool the topping completely before adding. If it's warm, it will melt the cream cheese layer.
- Toasting: Toast the pecans first in a skillet first. Cooking them brings out their flavor and gives the dip a true pecan pie taste.
- Storage: Store in the fridge up to 3 days, pecans will soften. Do not freeze.
Nutrition
Calories: 280kcal, Carbohydrates: 24g, Protein: 3g, Fat: 20g, Saturated Fat: 9g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g, Monounsaturated Fat: 7g, Trans Fat: 0.1g, Cholesterol: 38mg, Sodium: 97mg, Potassium: 99mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 22g, Vitamin A: 503IU, Vitamin C: 0.2mg, Calcium: 49mg, Iron: 0.4mg
Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.
