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A creamy garlic and onion cream cheese base topped with a warm brown sugar, Worcestershire, and toasted pecan sauce — sweet, savory, and utterly irresistible with crackers or fruit slices.
Servings
12
Prep time
10 min
Chill time
1 hr+
Cook time
5 min
Ingredients — 12 servings
| Ingredient | Quantity | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Cream cheese, softened | 8 | oz |
| Sweet onion, grated | 1 | tbsp |
| Garlic clove, minced | 1 | — |
| Butter | ¼ | cup |
| Packed brown sugar | ¼ | cup |
| Worcestershire sauce | 1 | tsp |
| Country Dijon or Creole mustard | 1 | tsp |
| Cayenne pepper | ⅛ | tsp |
| Pecans, toasted and chopped | ⅔ | cup |
Directions
1
Make the cream cheese base. In a small bowl, stir together the softened cream cheese, grated onion, and minced garlic until smooth and well combined.
2
Spread and chill. Spread the cream cheese mixture in an even layer across a 9 to 10-inch serving platter. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or up to 2 days ahead.
3
Make the pecan topping. When ready to serve, combine the butter, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, and cayenne in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring constantly, until the sugar has dissolved and the sauce is smooth and glossy, about 4 minutes.
4
Finish and serve. Stir the toasted pecans into the warm sauce, then spoon the mixture evenly over the chilled cream cheese layer. Serve immediately with crackers and slices of apple or pear.
Cook's notes
The perfect make-ahead party dip
The cream cheese base can be spread on the platter and refrigerated up to 2 days in advance — just keep it covered tightly. Make the warm pecan topping fresh right before serving so it pours easily and the pecans stay crisp.
Toast the pecans first
Toasting the pecans is a step worth taking — it deepens their flavor and adds extra crunch that holds up under the warm caramel-like sauce. Toast them in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring often, until fragrant.
Serving suggestions
Buttery round crackers and thin wheat crackers are the classic pairing. Crisp apple or pear slices add a refreshing contrast to the richness of the spread — the sweet-tart fruit balances the brown sugar and cayenne beautifully.
Nutrition per serving
| Nutrient | Amount | Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 156 kcal | Saturated fat | 7 g |
| Protein | 2 g | Cholesterol | 29 mg |
| Total carbohydrate | 6 g | Sodium | 107 mg |
| Dietary fiber | 1 g | Calcium | 29 mg |
| Total sugars | 5 g | Vitamin C | 0 mg |
| Total fat | 15 g | Potassium | 64 mg |
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