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No-Bake Cream Cheese Pecan Pie Dip: Your Easiest Holiday Feature

Overhead view of creamy no-bake pecan pie dip swirled with caramel and topped generously with chopped pecans.
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Skip the oven and serve up all the rich, gooey flavor of classic pecan pie in this incredibly easy, creamy dip. This no-bake dessert is perfect for holiday entertaining and comes together fast.

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 heavy whipping cream
  • 1 cup chopped pecans, toasted
  • 1/2 cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
  • Extra toasted pecans and caramel sauce for topping

Instructions

  1. Toast the pecans: Spread the chopped pecans on a dry skillet over medium heat. Stir often until fragrant, about 5 to 7 minutes. Set aside to cool completely.
  2. Prepare the base: In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth. Add the powdered sugar, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and salt. Beat until fully combined and creamy.
  3. Whip the cream: In a separate, clean bowl, whip the heavy whipping cream until stiff peaks form.
  4. Fold together: Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Add pecans: Fold in 1 cup of the toasted, cooled pecans into the dip base.
  6. Chill: Transfer the dip to a serving bowl. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow it to firm up slightly. This makes it a great make ahead dessert dip.
  7. Top and serve: Before serving, drizzle the top generously with caramel sauce and sprinkle with the remaining toasted pecans. Serve immediately with graham crackers, apple slices, or pretzels.

Notes

  • Toasting the pecans brings out their deep, nutty flavor, which is essential for this pecan pie alternative.
  • For an extra festive look, serve this sweet cream cheese dip in a shallow dish and create a swirl pattern with the caramel topping.
  • This dip is fantastic served with crisp apple dipping sauce fruit or sturdy graham crackers.

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