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Pecan Pie Dip with Swirl Bread Dippers

40 Mins

Ingredients


1 Loaf of Martin’s Swirl Potato Bread of choice: Martin’s Cinnamon Sugar Swirl Potato Bread, Martin’s Maple Brown Sugar Swirl Potato Bread, or Martin’s Cinnamon-Raisin Swirl Potato Bread

2 Tablespoons Butter

1 Tablespoon Olive Oil

1/2 Cup Brown Sugar

1/4 Cup Heavy Cream

1/4 Cup Water

2 Teaspoons Cornstarch

1 1/2 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract, divided

1/8 Teaspoon Salt

2/3 Cup Pecan Halves, toasted and coarsely chopped

1 Package Reduced-Fat Cream Cheese, at room temperature

1/4 Cup Low-Fat Plain Yogurt


Serves: 10

Directions


Step 1

To make swirl bread dippers: flatten each slice of bread with a rolling pin, then cut into strips. Layer the strips on a baking sheet, spray with cooking spray, and bake at 350 F for 10 minutes, or until golden brown and lightly toasted. (Note: These can be prepared ahead of time and stored for a few hours until ready to serve the dip.)

Step 2

To make dip: Heat butter and oil in a small saucepan over medium heat until the butter is melted.

Step 3

Add brown sugar; stir until incorporated.

Step 4

Cook, stirring, until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture is bubbling.

Step 5

Whisk cream, water, cornstarch, 1 teaspoon vanilla and salt together in a measuring cup. Carefully pour into the saucepan, whisking frequently until bubbling and thickened, about 5-7 minutes.

Step 6

Remove from heat and stir in pecans. Let cool for at least 30 minutes.

Step 7

Beat cream cheese, yogurt and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon vanilla together in a small bowl.

Step 8

To serve, place the cream cheese mixture in a shallow bowl. Pour the pecan mixture over the top. Serve with swirl bread dippers.