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Pecan Pie Dip

Pecan pie dip layers a smooth, sweetened cream cheese base with glossy brown sugar pecan topping. Serve it chilled with the warm, buttery flavor of pecan pie in an easy-to-scoop dessert.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
Cooling and chilling 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 28 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 460
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the cream cheese layer
  • 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese softened
  • 0.5 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tub (8 oz) frozen whipped topping thawed
For the pecan topping
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 0.5 cup light brown sugar packed
  • 0.25 cup light corn syrup
  • 0.25 cup heavy cream
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 1 cup pecans chopped

Equipment

  • 1 hand mixer
  • 1 9-inch pie plate
  • 1 2-quart saucepan

Method
 

Make the cream cheese layer
  1. Beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla in a medium bowl with a hand mixer until smooth.
  2. Fold in the whipped topping until evenly combined.
  3. Spread the mixture in a 9-inch pie plate.
  4. Refrigerate while you make the topping.
Make the pecan topping
  1. Melt the butter in a 2-quart saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Stir in the brown sugar, corn syrup, heavy cream, and salt.
  3. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly, until glossy and slightly thickened.
  4. Stir in the pecans.
  5. Remove the pan from the heat.
  6. Let the topping cool for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until warm but no longer hot.
Assemble and chill
  1. Spoon the topping over the cream cheese layer.
  2. Spread it gently.
  3. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

Notes

For the smoothest topping, let it cool until warm but no longer hot before spreading it over the cream cheese layer. Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; freezing is not recommended because it can affect the texture. For a dairy-free variation, use dairy-free cream cheese, whipped topping, butter, and cream.