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pecan pie dip recipe

Pecan Pie Dip

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 10 Servings
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 ounces (225 g) full fat cream cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup (60 g) powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon  vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) cold heavy cream
Pecan topping
  • 1/4 cup (55 g) unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup (100 g) packed light brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup (80 ml) heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons  maple syrup
  • 1/4 teaspoon  salt
  • 1 teaspoon  vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (115 g) pecans oughly chopped and toasted

Method
 

  1. Toast the pecans in a dry pan for 3 to 4 minutes, cool and chop.
  2. Beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth. Whip the cold heavy cream to stiff peaks and fold it in.
  3. Spread the cream cheese mixture in a shallow dish and refrigerate.
  4. Melt the butter in a saucepan. Add the brown sugar, 1/3 cup of heavy cream, maple syrup and salt. Simmer for 4 to 5 minutes until thick.
  5. Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla and pecans. Cool for 15 minutes.
  6. Spoon the topping over the cream cheese layer.
  7. Serve with graham crackers, apple slices or pretzels.

Notes

Vegetarian, contains dairy and tree nuts. Not vegan. Check dipper labels for gluten if needed.