Pecan Pie Dip
Make this no-bake pecan pie dip with a creamy cheesecake base and gooey pecan topping. Comes together in just minutes and perfect with apples, graham crackers, or pie-crust dippers.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- 9-inch pie dish or 8x8 baking dish
- Medium saucepan
Ingredients
Cheesecake Base
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup powdered sugar
Pecan Pie Topping
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup dark corn syrup
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ stick cold salted butter (2 tablespoons)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- In a large bowl, use a hand mixer to blend 8oz softened cream cheese, ½ cup heavy whipping cream, and 1 cup of powdered sugar until smooth. Pour in the bottom of a pie dish and place in the refrigerator.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine ½ cup brown sugar, ½ cup dark corn syrup, 1 cup chopped pecans, 1 egg, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, ¼ stick cold butter, ½ teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon. Stir and allow to start bubbling; turn heat to medium-low for 5-10 minutes to allow the pecan mixture to thicken, stirring often.
- Cool the pecan mixture for another 5-10 minutes, then pour over cheesecake base. Allow dip to set in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to an hour before serving.
Notes
- Watch the topping closely - it only needs to bubble briefly before simmering. Cook until glossy and syrupy; if it turns very dark, it may be burned. Taste-test before pouring (but careful, it’s hot!).
- Let the topping cool 5–10 minutes before layering; it may look runny at first but thickens as it cools.
- Make ahead: Prep up to 24 hours in advance. Cover and refrigerate; let sit at room temp 10 minutes if topping firms up.
- Storage: Cover tightly and refrigerate 3–4 days.
- Freezing: Wrap tightly in a disposable pie pan and freeze up to 6 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge; texture may soften slightly.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 6gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 29mgSodium: 337mgPotassium: 154mgFiber: 1gSugar: 38gVitamin A: 156IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 118mgIron: 1mg
