Easy Pumpkin Dip Recipe
This easy pumpkin dip recipe turns your favorite pumpkin spice into a fluffy sweet dip for apples, pretzels, and cookies. Ready in 5 minutes for an easy Halloween party dip.
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Easy Pumpkin Dip
Sometimes in the fall, you want warm comfort foods, like slow cooker chili or easy chicken bean soup.
Sometimes you also want delicious baked pumpkin desserts, like pumpkin cream pie or pecan and pumpkin dump cake.
And sometimes you want to get your pumpkin spice fix in a quick, easy, and sweet way. In less than 5 minutes.
Whether you’re satisfying your own sweet tooth or whipping up something fast for a fall festival potluck, this pumpkin dip will fit the bill!
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What Do You Dip in Pumpkin Dip
We love pumpkin dip with pretzels and cookies — wafer cookies, ginger snap cookies, vanilla wafers, and pirouline cookies are all delicious!
For a healthier dip, use pear and apple slices and graham crackers. Or, double up on your sweet tooth and dip your favorite Halloween candy!
You can also use this dip as a spread on zucchini bread, pumpkin bread, or bagels. I bet pumpkin fritters dipped in pumpkin dip would be amazing, too!
Of course, I won’t judge if you just eat it with a spoon, either 😉
How to Make Pumpkin Dip in 5 Minutes
Pumpkin dip couldn’t be easier to make.
Whip the softened cream cheese until it’s fluffy.
If your cream cheese isn’t already softened, you can leave it on the counter for about an hour (a bit less if there’s a good warm area) — or you can use the soften feature on your microwave in a pinch.
Then beat in the pumpkin puree and brown sugar until it’s nice and creamy.
Add the powdered sugar and combine well.
Stir in cinnamon and pumpkin pie spice.
Serve and enjoy!
This can be stored in the fridge in an airtight container (or cover the serving bowl with plastic wrap or aluminum foil) until it’s ready to serve or if there are leftovers — which is unlikely. 😉
Tips for the Best Pumpkin Dip
- Be sure to use pure pumpkin puree and not pumpkin pie filling.
- Allow the cream cheese to come to room temperature so that it is easier to mix.
Why You’ll Love this Pumpkin Cream Cheese Dip
If you love dessert dips you’re going to adore this pumpkin dip.
- Delicious – This dip is full of fall flavors — it’s always a crowd pleaser.
- Easy – There are only a handful of ingredients in this easy recipe and the prep time is minimal.
- Seasonal – Once pumpkin season hits, nearly everyone is looking for treats with pumpkin flavor. This creamy dip is absolutely the most perfect fall dessert for anything from a simple fall gathering to Halloween parties and movie night.
- Convenient – You’ll likely have a lot of the simple ingredients in this recipe handy already but if not, you can easily find them at the grocery store.
- Customizable – You can change up the dip itself or what you dip into it! Choose healthy options like apple or pear slices or go with cookies or your own favorite dippers.
Variations
This is a delicious dip already, but there are ways to make it your own.
- Texture – For a fluffy pumpkin dip try adding homemade whipped cream or a bit of Cool Whip.
- Garnish – If you want, you can garnish this dip with crushed ginger snaps or sprinkle the top with ground cinnamon.
- Sweetener – Try swapping some or all of the brown sugar for maple syrup.
- Yogurt – For a little extra tang, try adding Greek yogurt.
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Ingredients
- 1 package 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 1 cup pure pumpkin not pumpkin pie filling
- 1 ¾ cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 ½ teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
Serving
- Cookies
- Apples
- Nuts
- Pretzels
- Candy
Instructions
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy, about 2-3 minutes
- Add pumpkin and brown sugar, beat until creamy and well combined
- Gradually add powdered sugar and beat until well combined
- Add spices and beat until creamy
- Transfer to airtight container or serving bowl
- Store in refrigerator until ready to serve
- Serve with your favorite dippers like cookies, apples, nuts, etc.
- Store leftovers in refrigerator
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