Pecan Pie Dip
Pecan Pie Dip
Servings: 8
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
π Ingredients
Creamy Base
- 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
- Β½ cup Greek yogurt
- ΒΌ cup powdered monk fruit sweetener, or to taste
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Β½ tsp cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
Pecan Pie Topping
- ΒΎ cup chopped pecans
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp brown sugar or brown monk fruit sweetener
- 1 tbsp heavy cream
- Β½ tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
π©βπ³ Instructions
- Make the creamy base: Beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add Greek yogurt, sweetener, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt. Mix until creamy.
- Prepare the pecan topping: Melt butter in a small skillet over medium-low heat. Add chopped pecans and cook for 2β3 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Add the brown sweetener, heavy cream, vanilla, and salt. Stir for another 1β2 minutes, until glossy and fragrant. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Assemble: Spread the cream cheese mixture into a serving bowl and spoon the warm pecan mixture over the top.
- Chill: Refrigerate for 30 minutes for a thicker, more flavorful dip.
π Serving Ideas
Serve with apple slices, strawberries, low-carb crackers, or keto-friendly cookies.
π‘ Sugar-Free / Keto Option
Use monk fruit sweetener in both the creamy base and pecan topping, and serve with low-carb dippers. This makes the dip much more keto-friendly while keeping the classic pecan-pie flavor.