Description
Creamy pecan pie dip merges Southern comfort with irresistible sweetness, offering a delightful twist on classic dessert flavors. Smooth graham cracker crumbs and rich caramel notes invite guests to indulge in this crowd-pleasing appetizer you’ll crave at every gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- ½ cup (120 g / 4.2 ounces) unsalted butter
- ½ cup (100 g) brown sugar, packed
- ½ cup (50 g) chopped pecans
Liquid and Flavoring Ingredients:
- ¼ cup (60 ml / 2 fluid ounces) heavy cream
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
Garnish and Serving Options:
- Extra chopped pecans
- Drizzle of caramel sauce (optional)
- Graham crackers
- Apple slices
- Pretzels
Instructions
- Craft a luxurious caramel foundation by melting butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat, creating a smooth liquid base.
- Introduce brown sugar and heavy cream, whisking continuously to prevent scorching and develop a rich, silky texture.
- Allow the mixture to bubble gently, stirring constantly for 2-3 minutes to develop deep, complex caramel notes.
- Remove from heat and infuse the caramel with aromatic vanilla extract and warm ground cinnamon, blending thoroughly to distribute flavors evenly.
- Gently fold chopped pecans into the caramel, ensuring each nut is generously coated and suspended throughout the creamy mixture.
- Let the dip rest momentarily, allowing it to slightly thicken and develop a luscious, spreadable consistency.
- Transfer the decadent dip to a decorative serving bowl, creating an inviting presentation.
- Embellish the surface with additional chopped pecans and a delicate drizzle of caramel sauce for visual appeal and extra indulgence.
- Accompany the dip with an array of complementary dippers like crisp graham crackers, fresh apple slices, or crunchy pretzels.
- Serve the dip warm or at room temperature, inviting guests to enjoy its rich, nutty complexity.
Notes
- Customize the caramel base by adjusting butter and brown sugar ratios for a richer or lighter flavor profile.
- Select high-quality pecans for enhanced taste, preferably toasting them lightly before chopping to intensify their nutty essence.
- Experiment with alternative dipping companions like cinnamon sticks, digestive biscuits, or seasonal fruit for diverse texture experiences.
- Store leftover dip in an airtight container in the refrigerator, gently reheating and stirring before serving to restore original creamy consistency.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 60 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg