PrintUltimate No-Bake Creamy Pecan Pie Dip
You can skip the oven and still enjoy the rich, gooey flavor of classic pecan pie. This easy, no-bake dessert dip uses a cream cheese base and a caramelized pecan topping, making it a perfect sweet holiday appetizer or party treat.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 5 min
- Total Time: 20 min
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chopped pecans, toasted
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar (for topping)
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1/4 cup light corn syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (for topping)
- Dippers: Graham crackers, apple slices, pretzels, vanilla wafers
Instructions
- In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth.
- Add the powdered sugar, 1/2 cup brown sugar, heavy whipping cream, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and salt. Beat with an electric mixer until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly into a shallow serving dish.
- In a small saucepan, combine the remaining 1/2 cup brown sugar, melted butter, and corn syrup. Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture just begins to boil. Remove from heat immediately.
- Stir in the remaining 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract and the toasted, chopped pecans into the warm caramel mixture.
- Pour the warm pecan topping evenly over the cream cheese base. Spread gently to cover the surface.
- Chill the dip for at least 2 hours before serving. This allows the dip to set and the flavors to blend.
- Serve cold with your favorite dippers like graham crackers, apple slices, or pretzels.
Notes
- For the best texture, make sure your cream cheese is fully softened before mixing.
- You can toast the pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 5 minutes until fragrant.
- This dip tastes best when served chilled, but you can let it sit at room temperature for 15 minutes before serving for a slightly softer texture.
- This recipe works well as a quick make-ahead dessert for holiday gatherings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of dip
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 55mg