Description
This creamy and delicious Pecan Pie Dip offers all the flavors of the classic pecan pie in a rich and spreadable form. Made with cream cheese, maple syrup, cinnamon, and chopped pecans, it’s a perfect holiday appetizer or easy dessert to serve with graham crackers, apple slices, or vanilla wafers.
Ingredients
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Pecan Pie Dip Ingredients
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
Instructions
- Beat the Cream Cheese: In a medium mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with a hand mixer until smooth and creamy to create the base of the dip.
- Add Sweeteners and Flavor: Add the powdered sugar, brown sugar, maple syrup, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt to the cream cheese. Beat again until all ingredients are well combined and the mixture is creamy.
- Incorporate Heavy Cream: Stir in the heavy cream until the dip achieves a light and spreadable texture, enhancing its smoothness and mouthfeel.
- Fold in Pecans: Gently fold in the chopped pecans, reserving a few to sprinkle on top as garnish for added texture and appearance.
- Serve: Transfer the dip to a serving bowl, sprinkle with the reserved pecans, and serve with graham crackers, apple slices, or vanilla wafers for dipping.
Notes
- Toast the pecans beforehand for a deeper, nuttier flavor.
- Add a tablespoon of caramel sauce to increase sweetness.
- Substitute part of the cream cheese with Greek yogurt for a lighter dip.
