Description
A creamy, no-bake dessert dip inspired by classic pecan pie. This indulgent yet guilt-free treat features a smooth cream cheese base topped with a rich, caramelized pecan mixture. Perfect for parties or cozy nights in, it delivers all the flavors of pecan pie without turning on the oven.
Ingredients
8 oz cream cheese, softened (or vegan cream cheese)
8 oz Cool Whip (or coconut whipped topping)
1 cup sugar-free powdered sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter (or vegan butter)
1/2 cup monk fruit brown sugar
1/4 cup sugar-free maple syrup (or honey)
1 cup pecans
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp salt
2 cups apple wedges or pretzels, for serving
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, beat softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
- Fold in Cool Whip and sugar-free powdered sugar until the mixture becomes light and fluffy.
- Spread the mixture evenly into the bottom of a serving dish to form the dip base.
- In a skillet, melt the butter over medium-high heat until bubbling. Stir in monk fruit brown sugar, maple syrup, pecans, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt.
- Cook, stirring continuously, for about 4–5 minutes until slightly thickened and fragrant.
- Remove from heat and allow to cool for 10–15 minutes until the topping sets slightly but remains pourable.
- Pour the pecan topping evenly over the cream cheese base and smooth it out.
- Serve immediately with apple slices, pretzels, or graham crackers for dipping.
Notes
Add a drizzle of melted dark chocolate for an extra decadent twist.
Use vegan substitutes for a completely dairy-free version.
Mix bourbon or rum extract into the topping for a boozy variation.
Swap pecans for walnuts or almonds for a different texture.
Prepare the base and topping separately if making ahead, then assemble before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
