No-Bake Pecan Pie Dip
This no-bake pecan pie dip is a delightful mix of creamy and crunchy textures, making it a perfect treat for holiday gatherings. Pair it with apple slices for a fresh contrast, or enjoy it with pretzel crisps and graham crackers for a satisfying salty-sweet combination.
Servings: 10
Calories: 340kcal
Ingredients
Cheesecake Base:
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 4 ounces whipped topping
- 1 cup powdered sugar
Pecan Topping:
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons cold butter cut into small pieces
- ⅓ cup light corn syrup
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 large egg
- 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
For Serving:
- Apple slices
- Pretzel crisps
- Graham crackers
Instructions
Make the Cheesecake Base:
- In a bowl, beat the cream cheese, whipped topping, and powdered sugar with an electric mixer until smooth.
- Spread the mixture evenly along the bottom of a pie plate and refrigerate while preparing the topping.
Prepare the Pecan Topping:
- In a saucepan, combine brown sugar, cold butter, corn syrup, pecans, vanilla extract, egg, and salt.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly.
- Cook for 1 minute, continuing to stir, then remove from heat.
- Let the mixture cool for 10 minutes, stir again, and pour over the chilled cream cheese layer.
Serve:
- Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Enjoy with apple slices, pretzel crisps, or graham crackers.