Pumpkin Dip

This creamy pumpkin dip is full of pumpkin, cream cheese, and warm spices that combine for a sweet dip that everyone will gobble up.

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Pumpkin Dip Ingredients
Substitutions And Additions
How To Make This Pumpkin Dip Recipe
How To Serve
Storage
Why We Love This Recipe
Frequently Asked Questions
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This creamy pumpkin dip is so decadent, and the spiced flavors are perfect for fall. The pumpkin, cream cheese, and spices all blend together for a delightful way to dip apples, cookies, chips, or anything else you want to dip.

close up shot of a bowl of Pumpkin Dip topped with cinnamon around a bunch of cookies

Pumpkin Dip Ingredients

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This pumpkin dip is a creamy, autumn-inspired delight that features the rich and earthy flavor of pumpkin.

Sweetness comes from light brown sugar and the blend of vanilla extract, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, and ginger, adding aroma and warmth to this seasonal treat.

You’ll need:

1 (8-ounce) package of cream cheese, softened
1 (15-ounce) can of pumpkin puree
½ cup of light brown sugar, packed
1½ teaspoons of vanilla extract
2 teaspoons of pumpkin pie spice
½ teaspoon of ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon of ground ginger

PRO TIP:

Watch out when you are at the grocery store that you buy pure pumpkin puree and not canned pumpkin pie filling.

Substitutions And Additions

PUMPKIN SPICE: You can eliminate the extra ground cinnamon and ginger and increase the pumpkin spice to 2½ teaspoons if you prefer.

PUMPKIN PUREE: If you’re out of canned pumpkin puree, don’t fret. You can easily make your own by roasting and pureeing fresh pumpkin.

Alternatively, butternut squash or sweet potato can also work as delicious substitutes, offering different flavors while keeping that creamy texture intact.

BROWN SUGAR: Experiment with different sweeteners to tailor the dip’s sweetness to your liking.

Maple syrup can bring a lovely autumnal touch, while honey adds a distinct flavor.

GROUND CINNAMON: Enhance the cinnamon flavor by adding a dash of ground cardamom or ginger.

These spices can bring a unique twist to your dip without straying too far from the original flavor profile.

VANILLA EXTRACT: Swap out the vanilla extract for almond extract to infuse a delightful nutty undertone.

Alternatively, experiment with other extracts like maple or coconut for intriguing flavor variations.

How To Make This Pumpkin Dip Recipe

We will show you how you can have a delightful dessert dip with just a few minutes of prep work.

OUR RECIPE DEVELOPER SAYS

This sweet dip can be made ahead of time. Just leave off any toppings such as whipped cream until you are ready to serve.

STEP ONE: Using a medium-sized mixing bowl and an electric mixer on medium-high speed, beat the softened cream cheese for one minute until smooth.

Use a silicone spatula to scrape down the sides.

PRO TIP:

Make sure your cream cheese is at room temperature so that you don’t have any lumps in your dip.

STEP TWO: Lower the mixer speed to low and add the canned pumpkin puree, brown sugar, and vanilla extract.

Increase the mixer speed to medium and continue mixing for one minute, then scrape down the sides of the bowl.

pumpkin puree, brown sugar, and vanilla added to the cream cheese mixture

STEP THREE: Lower the mixer speed to low, and add the pumpkin pie spice, ground cinnamon, and ground ginger.

Increase the speed to medium and mix for a further 30 seconds.

STEP FOUR: Tightly cover the pumpkin dip and let the dip chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour before serving.

How To Serve

The fluffy dip can be served using a small serving bowl in a hollowed-out pumpkin.

Add a scoop of Cool Whip on top of the dip and a sprinkle of cinnamon for an extra fancy presentation.

You can serve the dip with gingersnap cookies, vanilla wafers, graham crackers, pretzel sticks, apple slices, pear slices, or even pretzel thins.

This easy dip would be a great idea for an after-school snack. It’s a fun way to get your kiddos to eat a little bit of fruit while satisfying their sweet tooth.

This dip is also a great option for Halloween parties or other fall gathering.

Serve a scoop of the dip in individual small bowls for a playdate, and it will be a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.

For more dessert dips, our sweet caramel apple dip and this creamy cookie dough dip are both great recipes.

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Storage

Let’s chat about how to store this tasty dip to maintain that creamy goodness.

MAKE AHEAD: If you want to get ahead of the game, this dip can be prepared in advance.

Simply follow the recipe as instructed, then cover it tightly and store it in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours before serving.

This allows the flavors to meld and intensify for an even more delightful experience.

IN THE FRIDGE: Store any leftovers of this creamy dip in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to five days.

IN THE FREEZER: We don’t recommend freezing this dip as the texture may change once thawed.

Why We Love This Recipe

CREAMY TEXTURE: This dip boasts a luxuriously creamy texture, thanks to the cream cheese and pumpkin puree combo, making it utterly indulgent and satisfying.

FLAVOR EXPLOSION: It’s like capturing the essence of fall in a dip! The blend of pumpkin puree, warm spices, and caramel offers a medley of seasonal flavors.

QUICK AND EASY: With minimal effort and a short list of ingredients, this recipe is a breeze to make.

close up shot of a cookie dipped into Pumpkin Dip

Warm spices and sweet cream cheese combine to bring a delicious fall pumpkin flavor to your table with this easy pumpkin dip. It takes just a handful of ingredients to whip up a batch of this, and I guarantee, once you start dipping, you won’t be able to stop!

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I freeze this dip?

This sweet treat could be frozen, but it may alter the texture slightly once thawed.

What else can I serve with this pumpkin dip?

This delicious dip would be great with any type of fresh fruit, pretzels, or cookies. Try ginger snaps, graham crackers, and apple slices for a few great ideas.

Can I make this dip ahead of time?

You could make this pumpkin pie dip recipe a day or two in advance and keep it cool in the refrigerator until you are ready to serve it.

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Pumpkin Dip

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This creamy pumpkin dip is full of pumpkin, cream cheese, and warm spices that combine for a sweet dip that everyone will gobble up.

Prep Time 5

Total Time 1 5

Servings cups

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Ingredients

8 ounces cream cheese, softened
15 ounces pumpkin puree
½ cup light brown sugar, packed
1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground ginger

Instructions

Using a medium-sized mixing bowl and a handheld mixer on medium-high speed, beat the softened cream cheese for 1 minute until smooth. Use a silicone spatula to scrape down the sides.
Lower the mixer speed to low and add the canned pumpkin puree, brown sugar, and vanilla extract. Increase the mixer speed to medium and continue mixing for 1 minute, then scrape down the sides of the bowl.
Lower the mixer speed to low, add the pumpkin pie spice, ground cinnamon, and ground ginger. Increase the speed to medium and mix for a further 30 seconds.
Tightly cover the pumpkin dip and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

Notes

Watch out when you are at the grocery store that you buy pure pumpkin puree and not canned pumpkin pie filling.
This sweet dip can be made ahead of time. Just leave off any toppings such as whipped cream until you are ready to serve.
Make sure your cream cheese is at room temperature so that you don’t have any lumps in your dip.

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