Irresistible Caramel Pecan Dip Recipe Tips PartyReady EZ
Author:asmahane
Total Time:1 hour 15 minutes
Yield:8 to 10 servings 1x
Description
Make salted caramel pecan cheesecake dip for parties creamy tangy crunchy easy EZ prep nobake recipe quick tips serve with cookies fruit crackers
Ingredients
Scale
8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, room temperature
1/2 cup (60 g) powdered sugar
1/2 cup (120 ml) sour cream or Greek yogurt
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream, cold
3/4 cup (180 g) salted caramel sauce (reserve ~2 tbsp for drizzling)
3/4 cup (90 g) toasted pecans, chopped
1/4 tsp flaky sea salt, plus extra for garnish
2–3 tbsp graham cracker crumbs or crushed amaretti (optional)
Dippers: apple slices, pretzels, graham crackers, shortbread cookies, pear slices
Instructions
Soften and smooth: Beat the room-temperature cream cheese in a large bowl with an electric mixer until completely smooth and pale—2 to 3 minutes, with no lumps.
Add sugar, tang, and vanilla: Mix in the powdered sugar, sour cream (or Greek yogurt), and vanilla. Scrape the bowl and beat until the mixture is creamy and evenly sweet—about 1 minute. Taste and adjust sweetness if needed.
Whip the cream: In a separate chilled bowl, whip the cold heavy cream to soft peaks (when the cream holds a slight peak but the tip folds back).
Fold to keep it airy: Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture with a rubber spatula until just combined and you see soft, billowy ribbons—don’t overmix.
Swirl in caramel and pecans: Reserve about 2 tablespoons of caramel for serving. Fold 1/2 cup of the caramel and about 2/3 of the chopped toasted pecans into the dip until you see pretty caramel streaks and evenly distributed pecan bits.
Chill to set: Transfer the dip to a serving bowl, smooth the top, then chill for at least 30 minutes (1 hour is better) so the dip firms slightly and flavors meld.
Finish and serve: Right before serving, drizzle the reserved caramel over the top, scatter the remaining pecans, and sprinkle a pinch of flaky sea salt. Serve with a platter of apple slices, crackers, and cookies.
