Pecan Pie Dip (No-Bake)

When the fall rolls around, our Pecan Pie Dip is one of our go-to appetizer or dessert recipes for entertaining since it’s a no-bake recipe and easy to make in advance.

My daughter suggested that we make this Pecan Pie Dip recipe last year for a family party – it turned out to be a huge hit! It’s so simple to make with just 15 minutes or prep time. It needs to chill in the fridge before serving, so we find it best to prep in advance which also keeps entertaining stress-free and simple.

We serve it with all sorts of delicious dippers to make it fun for the whole family. We can’t wait to hear how you love it. If you love a recipe with pecans, then be sure to also try our Caramel Pecan Cheesecake or Candied Pecans.

Why You’ll Love this Recipe

• 15 minute sweet treat or appetizer. We love to serve this either as a starter at a party or on the dessert table. It’s a sweet and creamy recipe that everyone loves.
• Pecan Pie Dip is ideal to make in advance. It’s something that needs to chill in the fridge before serving making your party prep stress-free.
• Foolproof recipe for anyone to try. The steps are simple, just mix and chill with a hand mixer for an addicting sweet pecan dip that will be gone in no time.

Laura Ashley’s Tip:  We love to serve this dip will all sorts of dippers. Make a little platter of shortbread cookies, apple slices, graham crackers, pretzel thins. They make the perfect pairing.

Ingredients

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Cream Cheese Layer:

• Cream cheese: Soft and decadent in flavor and texture. Balances the sweetness of the sugar and maple syrup.
• Maple syrup: Adds the caramel pecan notes we all love.
• Heavy whipping cream: Gives the dip a fluffy and light texture.
• Powdered sugar: Sweetens the pecan pie dip perfectly without being grainy.

Pecan Layer:

• Brown sugar: Helps to make that gooey pecan sauce that is poured on top.
• Heavy whipping cream: Adds creaminess to the sauce in every bite.
• Chopped pecans: Nuttiness and crunch as well as the star ingredient.
• Vanilla extract: Adds caramel and a little bit of floral flavors.
• Dippers: We love shortbread cookies, apple slices, graham crackers, pretzel thins.

Tools You’ll Need

• Hand Mixer
• Small Saucepan
• Mixing Bowls
• Spatula
• Measuring Cups and Spoons
• Liquid Measuring Cups

How to Make Pecan Pie dip

1. In a medium mixing bowl with a hand mixer, beat cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Mix in maple syrup until blended.

2. In a large mixing bowl, beat together heavy whipping cream and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.

3. Fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture just until incorporated.

4. Spread the cream cheese mixture in a serving dish, and refrigerate.

5. In a saucepan, combine brown sugar and heavy whipping cream. Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly until the mixture comes to a gentle boil. Cook, uncovered, for 4 minutes.
6. Turn off the heat and stir in pecans and vanilla extract. Let it rest 15 minutes.

7. Remove the cream cheese topping from the refrigerator. Pour the topping over the cream cheese mixture and spread nearly to the edges. Chill until ready to serve. Serve with a spreader utensil and your favorite dippers.

Expert Tips

• Soften your cream cheese for easy beating. This is key to combining the base mixture smoothly and evenly for the best taste and texture.
• Make sure the sauce rests for 15 minutes after boiling. As the sauce cools, it will set and also not melt the cream cheese mixture underneath.
• Chill the pecan pie dip correctly before serving. You want it to chill for the right texture and flavor in every bite.
• Beat the heavy cream to stiff peaks for the cream cheese layer for a light and fluffy dip. Stiff peaks means that the whipped cream is able to stand on its own when you remove the beaters.

Storage

Store the dip in the fridge for up to 3 days. We don’t recommend freezing the dip as it will change the texture.

It’s a great recipe to make in advance since it needs to chill before serving.

Frequently Asked Questions

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