Description
Homemade Pecan Pie Dip delivers rich Southern comfort in a creamy appetizer. Sweet caramel notes and toasted pecans create a delightful spread perfect for gatherings and holiday celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup (120 g / 4.2 oz) unsalted butter
- ½ cup (100 g / 3.5 oz) brown sugar, packed
- ½ cup (50 g / 1.8 oz) pecans, chopped
- ¼ cup (60 ml / 2 fl oz) heavy cream
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon (optional)
- pecans, extra, chopped
- caramel sauce, drizzle (optional)
- graham crackers
- apple slices
- pretzels
Instructions
- Toasting Pecans: Heat a dry skillet over medium flame, constantly stirring chopped pecans until golden-brown and fragrant. Remove from heat and cool completely.
- Cream Cheese Base: Whip softened cream cheese until silky smooth using an electric mixer. Gradually blend powdered sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract until achieving a uniform, luxurious texture.
- Flavor Infusion: Drizzle maple syrup into the cream cheese mixture, integrating seamlessly. Optionally, sprinkle cinnamon for a subtle warmth and complexity.
- Pecan Integration: Gently fold cooled toasted pecans throughout the dip, ensuring even distribution. Reserve a small portion for elegant garnishing.
- Texture Enhancement: Fold in whipped cream to create a lighter, more ethereal consistency, elevating the dip’s decadence.
- Chilling and Serving: Transfer to a serving bowl and refrigerate for at least one hour, allowing flavors to harmonize. Before presentation, top with reserved pecans and serve alongside graham crackers or crisp apple slices.
Notes
- Toast Pecans Carefully: Stir continuously to prevent burning and achieve a perfect golden-brown color without bitter undertones.
- Smooth Cream Cheese Technique: Ensure cream cheese is completely softened at room temperature for a lump-free, silky-smooth texture.
- Control Sweetness Level: Adjust powdered and brown sugar gradually to balance sweetness according to personal preference.
- Chill for Flavor Depth: Refrigeration is crucial for allowing ingredients to meld, intensifying the overall taste and creating a more cohesive dip.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 84
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 1 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg