Pecan Pie Dip
Indulge in the rich, creamy flavors of No Bake Pecan Pie Dip, a simple and delightful dessert that captures the essence of pecan pie without any baking required.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 4 ounces whipped cream or Cool Whip
- 1 cup powdered sugar
Pecan Pie Topping
- ¾ cup pecans chopped (plus extra for garnish)
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ⅓ cup light corn syrup
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter cubed
- 1 egg
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
Prepare the No-Bake Cheesecake Base
- In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar. Beat with an electric mixer until smooth.
- Fold in the whipped cream (or Cool Whip) until fully combined.
- Spread the mixture evenly in a serving dish or shallow bowl. Chill in the refrigerator while you prepare the topping.
Cook the Pecan Pie Topping
- In a small saucepan, combine chopped pecans, brown sugar, corn syrup, cubed butter, egg, vanilla extract, and salt.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture starts to bubble and boil.
- Lower the heat to a simmer and stir frequently until the topping thickens (about 3–5 minutes).
- Pro Tip: The topping will continue to thicken as it cools.
- Remove from heat and let the pecan pie filling cool slightly.
Assemble the Dip
- Once the pecan pie topping has cooled, pour it over the chilled cheesecake layer.
- Spread it evenly and garnish with additional chopped pecans for a decorative touch.
How to Serve Pecan Pie Dip
- Serve this dip with your favorite dippers:
- Graham Crackers
- Vanilla Wafers
- Apple Slices
- Pretzels (for a salty-sweet combo)
- Shortbread Cookies