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No Bake Cream Cheese Pecan Pie Dip

Close-up of a creamy pecan pie dip topped generously with sticky, caramelized pecans.
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Make this easy, no-bake pecan pie dip for a creamy, sweet holiday treat that tastes just like classic pecan pie without the fuss of a crust.

Ingredients

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  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream or whipped topping (like Cool Whip)
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted
  • 1/4 cup light corn syrup
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Dippers: graham crackers, apple slices, pretzels, vanilla wafers

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  2. Add the heavy cream or whipped topping and beat until the mixture is light and fluffy. Spread this cream cheese base evenly into a shallow serving dish.
  3. In a small saucepan, combine the chopped pecans, brown sugar, melted butter, corn syrup, and salt.
  4. Cook the pecan mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens slightly and bubbles, about 3 to 5 minutes. This creates the pecan caramel topping.
  5. Pour the warm pecan topping evenly over the cream cheese base.
  6. Chill the dip for at least 1 hour before serving to allow it to set.
  7. Serve cold with your favorite dippers.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, toast the pecans lightly before chopping and adding them to the topping mixture.
  • You can prepare the cream cheese base a day ahead and keep it covered in the refrigerator. Add the topping just before serving.
  • This dip captures the essence of pecan pie flavors, making it a great Thanksgiving sweet appetizer.

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