This no bake pecan pie dip tastes like the gooey center of a classic pecan pie, whipped into a creamy, scoopable dessert that’s perfect for crackers, cookies, or your holiday dessert table.

From the recipe collection of Tara Ippolito

This no bake pecan pie dip has everything that people love about pecan pie but without any of the hassle. It’s sweet, buttery, and so ridiculously creamy. Trust me, you and your guests will have a hard time stepping away from the bowl. The best part? You can whip this together in no time and it looks like you put in way more effort than you actually did. It’s the kind of easy, crowd pleasing dessert that you’ll be making for every event from here on out.

My version of pecan pie dip is all about big flavor with zero fuss. I balance the sweetness so it’s rich and indulgent without being heavy, and the texture turns out perfectly creamy every single time. The pecans add that warm, buttery crunch that makes it taste like you’ve been in the kitchen all day, even though it comes together in minutes. If you want a no-bake dessert that’s seriously delicious and dependable, this is the one to make!

Ingredients

Here is everything you’ll need to make this delicious dessert dip. You can find the full list of ingredients along with measurements and instructions in the recipe card below.

Cream Cheese- Gives the dip its rich, creamy base and keeps the sweetness balanced. It’s what makes the texture thick, smooth, and perfectly scoopable.
Powdered Sugar- Adds sweetness to the dip without making it grainy.
Cool Whip- Lightens the whole mixture, giving the dip that fluffy, airy texture that makes it so easy to scoop.
Brown Sugar- Adds warmth, a hint of molasses, and helps give the dip that classic pie filling flavor.
Butter- Helps hold the brown sugar and pecans together and give the dip a rich, smooth favor.
Light Corn Syrup- Gives the dip that thick, silky sweetness and helps mimic the texture of traditional pecan pie filling.
Chopped Pecans- They bring warmth, nuttiness, and that buttery flavor that balances all the creamy sweetness in the base.
Egg- For this dip, the egg helps by enriching the brown sugar mixture and giving it a smoother, silkier texture.
Vanilla- Boosts all the warm, sweet flavors in the dip and ties everything together.
Salt- Enhances all the ingredient.

How To Make It

Here’s how to make this delicious dip along with some notes from me. You can find the full ingredients list and instructions in the recipe card below.

First, in a large bowl, add the softened cream cheese, cool whip, and powdered sugar. Beat it all together with an electric mixer until smooth and add it to a pie plate. Place it into the fridge while making the topping.

PRO TIP: Make sure that the cream cheese is room temperature so that I can evenly incorporate into the other ingredients and avoid clumping.

NOTE: You can serve this dip in any kind of dish that you would like. I just suggest and really like the pie plate because it goes perfectly with pecan pie theme.

Next, in a medium saucepan, add the brown sugar, butter, corn syrup, pecans, vanilla, egg, and salt. Turn the heat up to medium high and bring it to gentle boil, stirring continuously. Cook for 1 minute while stirring constantly. Remove the sauce pan from the heat and it cool for 5-10 minutes

NOTE: Make sure not to over cook the topping or it will become too hard.

PRO TIP: Letting the topping cool will allow it to thicken slightly and prevent it from melting the creamy base at the bottom.

Finally, pour the pecan topping on top of the cream cheese mixture, serve with graham crackers and enjoy!

NOTE: This dip can be served immediately or popped in the fridge until you’re ready to serve it.

Can I Make This Dip in Ahead Of Time?

Yes, you absolutely can This dip actually gets better as it chills. Make it up to 24 hours in advance and store it covered in the refrigerator.

What Can I Serve With This?

You can serve this with apple slices, pretzel crisps or graham crackers. Vanilla wafers, ginger snaps (for a little spice) work well, too. Just choose something that will hold up under the thickness of the dip.

Storage

Place it into an air tight storage container. It will last in the fridge for 3-4 days. I don't recommend freezing this one. Dairy based dips tend to separate once thawed, and the pecans can get soft instead of staying crunchy.