Pecan Pie Dip

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Pecan pie dip is a rich, creamy dessert dip that captures all the buttery, caramel flavors of classic pecan pie without turning on the oven. This sweet, nutty treat is perfect for dunking apples, graham cracker, and other dippers into at the end of any gathering.

Prep Time10

Cook Time10

Total Time20

Course: Dessert, Dip

Cuisine: American, Southern

Servings:

Calories: 386kcal

Author: Meaghan - The Quicker Kitchen

Ingredients

1 8 oz block cream cheese softened
1 cup powdered sugar
1 8 oz tub cool whip thawed
1 cup chopped pecans
1 cup brown sugar
4 tbsp salted butter
1 cup light corn syrup
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 large egg lightly beaten

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Instructions

Add the butter to a skillet set over medium heat to melt.
4 tbsp salted butter
When melted add the syrup, brown sugar, and vanilla. Add the egg and quickly whisk everything together, to prevent the egg from scrambling, until evenly combined and smooth.
1 cup brown sugar, 1 cup light corn syrup, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 1 large egg
Stir in the pecans, then gently simmer for 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside to cool signifitcantly.
1 cup chopped pecans
Add the cream cheese to a large mixing bowl. Using a hand mixer, beat together until smooth & creamy.
1 8 oz block cream cheese
Add the cool whip and powdered sugar, fold in until evenly combined.
1 8 oz tub cool whip, 1 cup powdered sugar
Transfer the cool whip mixture to a serving bowl and spread it out in an even layer.
Spoon the pecan mixture evenly out overtop.
Serve immediately with your favorite dipping options, and enjoy!

Notes

Make sure you whisk the egg the whole time when you are combining the egg into the corn syrup, sugar, and vanilla. This keeps the egg from scrambling and keeps the caramel pecan coating smooth.
The topping needs to be about room temperature when you put it onto the cream cheese base. You don't want to put the topping on hot as it will melt the base.
If you plan to make this ahead of time, spread the base out in your serving dish ahead of time. Cover the base and refrigerate it. Keep the pecan topping stored separately in its own container in the fridge. You can loosen it up over medium low heat on the stove to warm the topping and melt the caramel a bit. Then assemble right before serving.

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