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No-Bake Cream Cheese Pecan Pie Dip

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Make this rich, creamy No-Bake Pecan Pie Dip for your next gathering. It captures the classic pecan pie flavor using a simple cream cheese base and a buttery pecan topping, requiring no oven time.

Ingredients

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  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup chopped pecans, toasted
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar (for topping)
  • 1/4 cup light corn syrup
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (for topping)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt (for topping)
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans (for topping)

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth.
  2. Add the powdered sugar, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1/4 teaspoon salt to the cream cheese. Mix until fully combined and creamy.
  3. Stir in the 1 cup of toasted, chopped pecans.
  4. Press this mixture into the bottom of an 8-inch pie dish or serving bowl. Chill while you prepare the topping.
  5. In a small saucepan, combine the melted butter, 1/2 cup brown sugar, corn syrup, heavy cream, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
  6. Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it just begins to bubble. Remove from heat immediately.
  7. Stir in the remaining 1/2 cup of chopped pecans.
  8. Pour the warm pecan caramel topping evenly over the chilled cream cheese base.
  9. Chill the dip for at least 2 hours before serving.

Notes

  • Serve this crowd pleasing dessert with apple slices, graham crackers, or pretzels.
  • Toast the pecans lightly in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3 to 5 minutes until fragrant before using them in the base.
  • You can make the cream cheese base one day ahead and store it covered in the refrigerator. Add the topping just before serving.

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