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pecan pie dip with crackers, biscuits, and apples in a bowl
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Pecan Pie Dip

My pecan pie dip has all the elements of a sweet pecan pie and fluffy cheesecake in one! It has a silky cream cheese base, pecan pie filling, and buttery sauce.
Course Appetizer, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Keyword dessert dip recipes, pecan pie desserts, pecan recipes, sweet dip recipes
Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 416kcal
Author Kathleen

Ingredients

Pecan Pie Topping:

  • 1/3 cup light corn syrup
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
  • 3 tablespoons cold butter, cut into 1/4 inch cubes
  • 1 cup pecans, chopped
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Cheesecake Base:

  • 1 (8-ounce) block cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 4 ounces frozen whipped topping, thawed

Serve With:

  • graham crackers, sliced apples, pretzel crisps
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Instructions

  • In a medium saucepan, set over medium heat and stirring constantly, cook corn syrup (1/3 cup), brown sugar (1/2 cup), butter (3 tablespoons), pecans (1 cup), egg (1), vanilla extract (1 teaspoon), and salt until the mixture bubbles and boils.
    Step 2 how to make pecan pie dip with cream cheese, Cook until the mixture bubbles and boils.
  • Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring often digging down to the bottom of the pan, so the mixture doesn't burn. Simmer for 3-5 minutes or until mixture thickens. (The mixture may seem thin but will continue to thicken as it cools-don't overcook or the mixture will harden too much). Allow mixture to cool.
  • In a large mixing bowl, using a handheld electric mixer set on medium speed, beat together softened cream cheese (8 ounces), confectioners' sugar (1 cup), and vanilla (1/2 teaspoon) until evenly combined.
    Step 4 how to make no bake pecan pie dip, Using a handheld mixer, beat it until combined.
  • Gently fold in thawed whipped topping (4 ounces) with a large rubber spatula until evenly combined.
    Step 5 how to make pecan pie dip, Gently fold in thawed whipped topping
  • Spread cream cheese mixture in the bottom of an 8-inch pie plate or an 8x8 serving dish.
  • When the pecan pie topping has cooled to room temperature, pour over cream cheese base. Sprinkle with extra chopped pecans. Serve or store in the fridge!

Notes

  1. Room Temp: Make sure the cream cheese and whipped topping are at room temperature for a smooth mixture without any lumps.
  2. Easy Make-Ahead: This dessert can be made a day or two ahead of your busy family gathering, freeing up your kitchen on the day of.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 416kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 63mg | Sodium: 228mg | Potassium: 132mg | Sugar: 44g | Vitamin A: 563IU | Calcium: 65mg