Pecan Pie Dip
This creamy pecan pie dip is a quick and easy dessert that tastes just like the classic holiday pie without all the work. Perfect for parties, potlucks, or family gatherings, it’s a sweet dip everyone will love. Serve with graham crackers, cookies, or fruit for an easy dessert.
Servings: 8
Calories: 350kcal
Equipment
- Sauce Pan
- serving dish
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 1 cup confectioner’s sugar
- 1 tub 8 oz Cool Whip
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 4 tbsp salted butter
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- n a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter.
- Add in corn syrup, brown sugar, and vanilla. Whisk the egg in a small bowl separately before adding it to the saucepan to prevent from scrambling. Whisk continuously until smooth and well combined.
- Stir in chopped pecans and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Cook for 2–3 minutes, then remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth.
- Gently fold in the Cool Whip and confectioner’s sugar until light and fluffy.
- Transfer the creamy dip base to a serving bowl and spoon the warm pecan pie topping over the center.
- Serve with graham crackers, apple slices, or vanilla wafers.
Notes
Let the pecan topping cool slightly before adding to the cream layer to avoid melting the dip.
Nutrition
Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 44mg | Sodium: 142mg | Potassium: 133mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 563IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 62mg | Iron: 1mg