Get your favorite dippers ready to plunge into this irresistible Pecan Pie Dip! This layered dessert dip has a cheesecake-like base that’s covered in gooey pecan pie filling, an epic dessert combination that’s loaded with fall flavor!

Close up of an apple slice dipping into a bowl of pecan pie dip.

A Tasty Twist On Pecan Pie

This No Bake Pecan Pie Dip trades a buttery crust for a creamy, cheesecake-like base! It has the classic pecan pie flavor without all the extra work of a pie crust, a mind-blowing dessert combination I wish I had made sooner!

Each scoopable bite delivers creamy, crunchy goodness covered in the cozy flavors of Fall. This sweet, nutty perfection is crowd-pleasing while being easy to make with minimal ingredients and no baking.

Serve this dessert dip up in your favorite pie dish with apple slices and pretzels as a fall treat or as a stunning addition to the Thanksgiving dessert table!

If you love sticky, sweet pecan pie filling as much as me, you may also enjoy a batch of these Gourmet Pecan Pie Brownies!

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Rebecca’s Recipe Review

Taste: Pecan pie meets cheesecake!

Texture: Creamy and cool cream cheese-based dip under a mound of sticky, crunchy, caramelly pecans.

Ease: 3/10

Would I Make This Again? Yes, it’s the perfect fall dessert dip!

Ingredients to make pecan pie dip on a wooden table.

Ingredients For Pecan Pie Dip

Cream Cheese
Cool Whip
Powdered Sugar
Vanilla Bean Paste
Salt
Chopped Pecans
Light Corn Syrup
Salted Butter
Large Egg
Vanilla Extract

Pecan Pie Dip Substitutions & Variations

I really enjoy the depth of flavor that vanilla bean paste adds to the cream cheese mixture. However, you can use an equal amount of vanilla extract in its place if you don’t have paste on hand.
Unsalted butter can be used in place of salted butter. To do so, add an additional 1/4 teaspoon of salt to the pecan filling mixture.
If you prefer, you can use chopped walnuts instead of pecans.
For a richer dip, you can layer caramel sauce on the bottom of the pie dish and then top it with the cream cheese mixture.
Optionally, if you’re looking for a dip with added spice, you can incorporate ground cinnamon or nutmeg into the pecan pie topping.
Enhance the nutty flavor of the pecans by toasting them before making the pecan pie filling. To do so, cook them in the oven at 350 degrees F for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently.

Overhead photo of a white dish filled with pecan pie cheesecake dip.

How To Make Pecan Pie Dip

Beat the cream cheese, Cool Whip, powdered sugar, vanilla bean paste, and salt together in a medium bowl.
Spread the cream cheese mixture out onto a shallow plate and cover it. Transfer it to the fridge to chill while you prepare the pecan filling topping.
Cook the chopped pecans, light corn syrup, salted butter, large egg, vanilla extract, and salt together in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook the filling until the center begins to boil.
Stir the mixture continuously while cooking the filling, allowing it to slow boil for a couple of minutes.
Remove the pecan pie filling from the stovetop and allow it to cool in the pot before pouring it over the top of the chilled cream cheese mixture.
Serve with your choice of dippers and enjoy!

Rebecca’s Pecan Pie Dip Tips

For the best texture and flavor, I highly recommend using a full-fat, high-quality cream cheese, such as Philadelphia.
Before beginning the recipe, be sure to remove the cream cheese from the fridge to allow it to soften at room temperature. If you attempt to make this dessert dip recipe without softening the cream cheese, the dip won’t turn out as light and fluffy, possibly having chunks in it.
When cooking the pecan pie filling mixture, the mixture will go from dark to pale, and back to dark again. This is normal!
If the filling turns out runny, the mixture wasn’t cooked long enough.
I find that smaller pecan pieces work best for this dip recipe. I found that Trader Joe’s Chopped Pecans or using a mix of Fisher Nuts Chopped Pecans and Pecan Chips worked great.
This dip is loaded with pecans! Therefore, you can cut the amount of pecans the recipe calls for in half for a dip that’s more gooey and less chunky.
Make sure to cool the dip before spreading it over the cheesecake-like filling.
It’s best to serve and enjoy the pecan pie dip in a shallow dish such as a pie plate. This allows a great pecan filling to cream cheese mixture ratio while making it easy to serve.

Pecan pie dip with a cheesecake layer in a white dish with a serving knife in it.

How To Serve Pecan Pie Dip

This No Bake Pecan Pie Dip is a great treat to enjoy during Fall or to serve at Thanksgiving and even Christmas! If you’re someone who enjoys pecan pie year-round, this is a great recipe to whip up when the desire hits since it has minimal ingredients and comes together quickly!

Here are some tasty dipper ideas to use with this dip:

Pretzels – Crisps, sticks, snaps, or minis.
Apple Slices – Granny smith, Honey crisp, or Braeburn would all be great choices.
Cookies – Shortbread cookies, pie crust cookies, or even Biscoff cookies.
Crackers – Graham Crackers, Cinnamon Graham Crackers, Animal Crackers, Vanilla Wafers, Waffle Cone pieces, or Ginger Snaps.
Cinnamon Pita Chips
Fruit – Feel free to try a variety of fruit with this dip! Grapes, strawberries, or pear slices.

Close up of viral pecan pie dip in a white dish.

Storage Instructions For Pecan Pie Dip

Transfer any leftover Pecan Pie Dip into an airtight container and store it in the fridge. Enjoy the dip for up to 4 days.

More Yummy Pecan Dessert Recipes:

Gourmet Pecan Pie Brownies – Two desserts combined into one decadent dessert!
Brown Butter Maple Pecan Cookies – Homemade cookies loaded with candied pecans!
Easy Pecan Pie Bars – Tasty dessert bars prepped in just 10 minutes!
Crescent Roll Cinnamon Pecan Rolls – Made with store-bought crescent rolls to keep it simple!
Homemade Pecan Pie Recipe – A great recipe that can be made a day or two in advance!

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