Description
Creamy Southern “Pecan Pie Dip” brings classic dessert comfort to party snacking with rich caramel-like sweetness. Guests will devour this indulgent spread paired with crisp graham crackers or apple slices, making gatherings deliciously memorable.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- ½ cup (120 g / 4.2 ounces) unsalted butter
- ½ cup (100 g / 3.5 ounces) brown sugar, packed
- ½ cup (50 g / 1.8 ounces) chopped pecans
Liquid and Flavor Ingredients:
- ¼ cup (60 ml / 2 fluid ounces) heavy cream
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
Garnish and Serving Suggestions:
- Extra chopped pecans
- Drizzle of caramel sauce (optional)
- Graham crackers
- Apple slices
- Pretzels
Instructions
- Carefully toast chopped pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat, stirring constantly until they achieve a golden-brown color and release a nutty aroma. Remove from heat and allow to cool completely.
- Using an electric mixer, thoroughly blend softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Gradually incorporate powdered sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract, mixing until the ingredients form a uniform, velvety consistency.
- Drizzle maple syrup into the cream cheese mixture, blending seamlessly. Optional: Sprinkle a dash of cinnamon for enhanced depth of flavor.
- Gently fold the cooled toasted pecans into the dip, distributing them evenly. For added visual appeal, reserve a small portion of pecans for garnishing the top.
- For an extra luxurious texture, carefully fold in whipped cream, creating a lighter, more airy consistency. This step is optional but recommended for a more decadent experience.
- Transfer the dip to a serving bowl and refrigerate for a minimum of one hour. Chilling allows the flavors to meld and intensifies the overall taste profile.
- Before serving, garnish with reserved pecans and serve chilled with graham crackers, apple slices, or other complementary dipping options.
Notes
- Enhance pecan flavor by precisely toasting nuts, ensuring golden color without burning for maximum depth and crunch.
- Soften cream cheese completely at room temperature to guarantee smooth, lump-free consistency when mixing ingredients.
- Consider alternative sweeteners like honey or maple syrup for different flavor profiles and dietary adaptations.
- Experiment with gluten-free graham crackers or apple slices as dipping options to accommodate various dietary needs.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 to 8
- Calories: 247
- Sugar: 17 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 43 mg