Maple Pecan Dip

Jul 5, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

Dessert Sweet dips Origin: Madagascar Vanilla: Extract Easy

Bowl of maple pecan dip with brioche, pretzels and fruit

A scoopable maple pecan dip for dipping sweet breads, pretzels, and fruit. Best with Madagascar vanilla (rich, creamy, classic); any pure vanilla works. Makes about 1 1/2 cups (8 servings).

Prep 10 min

Cook —

Total 10 min

Servings 8

Diet —

Ingredients

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servings

8.0 oz (227.0 g)cream cheese, softened
¼ cup (78.0 g)pure maple syrup
1.0 tsp (5.0 ml)VanillaGoods pure vanilla extract
½ cup (55.0 g)pecans, toasted and chopped
⅛ tspfine sea salt

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Instructions

Beat the cream cheese on medium speed until smooth, about 1 minute.
Add the maple syrup, vanilla, and salt and beat until evenly blended.
Fold in the pecans.
Spoon into a serving bowl.
Serve with brioche or challah cubes, pretzel bites, graham crackers, or sliced fruit.

Tips

Vanilla swap: use vanilla bean paste 1:1 in place of the extract for visible specks, or the seeds of 1 vanilla bean for each tablespoon of extract.
Best vanilla for this: Madagascar (rich, creamy, classic), or Mexican (spiced, warm, woodsy). Any pure vanilla works.
Storage: Refrigerate, covered, for up to 3 days.

Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make maple pecan dip?

Plan on 10 minutes of prep. It makes about 1 1/2 cups (8 servings).

How should I store maple pecan dip?

Refrigerate, covered, for up to 3 days.

Can I use a different form of vanilla?

use vanilla bean paste 1:1 in place of the extract for visible specks, or the seeds of 1 vanilla bean for each tablespoon of extract.

A scoopable maple pecan dip for dipping sweet breads, pretzels, and fruit. Best with Madagascar vanilla (rich, creamy, classic); any pure vanilla works. Makes about 1 1/2 cups (8 servings).

Estimated · per serving

Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 8 servings this recipe makes.

171 Calories / serving

14.6g Fat

9.1g Carbs

2.3g Protein

7.1g Sugar

Whole recipe (8 servings): ~1368 cal · 117g fat · 73g carbs · 18g protein · 57g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.

Per serving · 171 calories

What it takes to burn one serving

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Walking uphill or incline treadmill 23 min·1.2 mi·~2300 steps
Moderate cycling 17 min·3.4 mi
Swimming laps 24 min
Jogging 17 min·1.4 mi·~2700 steps
Stair climbing 16 min·~1450 steps
Dancing 28 min
Bodyweight circuit training 17 min
Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 40 min

Rough estimates for one serving, based on standard MET values at about 155 lb. Your own burn depends on body size, effort, and fitness. Shown for context only — food is not something you have to earn.