Want to learn how to make an EASY Pumpkin Cream Cheese Dip Recipe? Looking for a quick and easy fall dip, finger food or appetizer? Need a fun treat to serve at fall party or potluck? Need a last minute fall party recipe that is quick and easy with just a few ingredients? Then you gotta check out this SUPER EASY, Pumpkin Cream Cheese Dip Recipe!
As the crisp breeze of autumn begins to unfurl, there’s nothing more enticing than diving into a velvety smooth bowl of pumpkin cream cheese dip. If the mere thought of such a tantalizing fall treat sparks a desire in your heart, you’re in the right place.
We’ll guide you, step by step, through a pumpkin spice dip so heavenly it’ll be the showstopper at every fall gathering. This easy fall | autumn dip is perfect for fall themed parties, dinners, potlucks friendsgiving, Thanksgiving to name a few. Busy people everywhere can appreciate this easy and simple to make dip!
Halloween, Thanksgiving, and those impromptu fall family gatherings deserve a dip that pays tribute to the seasonal flavors and evokes the spirit of togetherness and warmth. That’s where our simple, yet delightful, pumpkin cream cheese dip comes into the picture. Easy to whip up, yet sophisticated in taste, this recipe is designed to impress every palate.
This nutrient-dense squash is the star of the culinary world come fall, featuring in everything from lattes to soups, and yes, our delightful pumpkin cream cheese dip recipe. Its subtly sweet, nutty flavor complements the rich, tangy cream cheese perfectly, creating a blend that is nothing short of pumpkin perfection.
One of the incredible things about this pumpkin cream cheese dip recipe is its versatility. With slight tweaks and personal touches, you can create multiple variations. Fancy a bit of heat? Add a sprinkle of cayenne. Looking for something sweeter? A drizzle of maple syrup will do the trick. This flexibility makes it a hit across diverse taste preferences, ensuring that your contribution will stand out at any fall or autumn potluck.
Don’t just stop at the dip! Grace your pumpkin spice dip with fresh-cut fruits like apples, assorted vanilla crackers, cinnamon-dusted graham crackers, or even savory pretzels, all patiently waiting to be dunked into a bowl of our autumn-hued dip.
This EASY pumpkin dip can be assembled last minute as the ultimate fall | autumn party snack. Get creative and make it a part of a Fall or Halloween charcuterie. Being so quick and easy to make with just a few store bought ingredients….you’ll want to make it for EVERY fall event!
EASY Pumpkin Cream Cheese Dip Recipe
Our step-by-step recipe makes it easy to master this luscious dessert dip, even if you’re not an experienced cook. With a few basic ingredients, you can whip up this delightful blend of cream cheese, pureed pumpkin, and fall spices that beautifully mimic the flavors of a pumpkin pie, but with a creamy, dippable twist. This dip can easily be doubled to feed a crowd.
Makes: 2 Cups Pumpkin Spice Dip (8 Servings)
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Pumpkin Spice Dip Recipe Ingredients:
4 oz. cream cheese (room temp)
1 3.4 oz. package vanilla instant pudding mix
1 cup heavy cream
½ cup canned pumpkin
½ tsp. ground cinnamon (+extra for dusting)
¼ tsp. ground nutmeg
Vanilla wafer cookies, graham crackers, apples or ginger snaps for dipping
Stand Mixer, Hand Mixer or Whisk
Beyond the dip, you can use this recipe as a base or topping for other tasty fall treats. From Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins and bagel spreads to a flavorful filling for crepes. Pipe some pumpkin dip onto cupcakes, cookies or brownies to turn a plain recipe into a fall super star! The possibilities are only limited by your imagination.
How to Make Pumpkin Cream Cheese Dip Recipe Step by Step
Step 1: Whisk the Heavy Cream
Pour 1 cup of heavy cream into the bowl of an electric stand mixer (with a whisk attachment) and beat on high until stiff peaks form. This will take about 2-3 minutes. You can also use an electric hand mixer with a whisking attachment. If you have neither you can beat with a whisk vigorously by hand but this may take longer to see stiff peaks form.
Step 2: Mix in Pudding, Cream Cheese
Add the entire vanilla pudding mix package to the heavy cream and beat until smooth. Incorporate the 4 ounces of room temperature cream cheese and mix until well combined. Continually scrape down the sides of bowl with rubber spatula and mix again to ensure all cream cheese is fully incorporated.
Step 3: Add Pumpkin, Cinnamon & Nutmeg
Add 1/2 cup of canned pumpkin puree, ½ tsp. ground cinnamon and ¼ tsp. ground nutmeg beat until the dip is smooth and fluffy. Grab a dipping cracker and test your dip. At this point, you can make adjustments according to your taste.
Want to add a bit of heat? Add a sprinkle of cayenne pepper. Looking for something a bit sweeter? Try a drizzle of real maple syrup.
Step 4: Get Fancy!
Add your pumpkin spice dip to a wide bowl and place on a cutting or charcuterie board. Add graham crackers, ginger snaps, vanilla wafer cookies, teddy grahams or apples dusted with extra cinnamon. This is a nice presentation for any fall party, movie night or gathering!
I hope you enjoyed learning how to make this cheap, EASY last minute fall party desert recipe. With only a few inexpensive, store bought ingredients you can have a fun fall treat for adult OR kids parties! What a cute finger food- wouldn’t it be great as a part of a fall charcuterie!?!? You can find a printable version of this recipe below!
EASY Pumpkin Cream Cheese Dip Recipe
Our step-by-step recipe makes it easy to master this luscious dessert dip, even if you're not an experienced cook. With a few basic ingredients, you can whip up this delightful blend of cream cheese, pureed pumpkin, and fall spices that beautifully mimic the flavors of a pumpkin pie, but with a creamy, dippable twist. This dip can easily be doubled to feed a crowd.
Ingredients
- 4 oz. cream cheese, room temp
- 1 3.4 oz. package vanilla instant pudding mix
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup canned pumpkin
- ½ tsp. ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp. ground nutmeg
- Vanilla wafer cookies, graham crackers, apples or ginger snaps for dipping
- Stand Mixer, Hand Mixer or Whisk
Instructions
- Pour 1 cup of heavy cream into the bowl of an electric stand mixer (with a whisk attachment) and beat on high until stiff peaks form. This will take about 2-3 minutes. You can also use an electric hand mixer with a whisking attachment. If you have neither you can beat with a whisk vigorously by hand but this may take longer to see stiff peaks form.
- Add the entire vanilla pudding mix package to the heavy cream and beat until smooth. Incorporate the 4 ounces of room temperature cream cheese and mix until well combined. Continually scrape down the sides of bowl with rubber spatula and mix again to ensure all cream cheese is fully incorporated.
- Add 1/2 cup of canned pumpkin puree, ½ tsp. ground cinnamon and ¼ tsp. ground nutmeg beat until the dip is smooth and fluffy. Grab a dipping cracker and test your dip. At this point, you can make adjustments according to your taste. Want to add a bit of heat? Add a sprinkle of cayenne pepper. Looking for something a bit sweeter? Try a drizzle of real maple syrup.
- Add your pumpkin spice dip to a wide bowl and place on a cutting or charcuterie board. Add graham crackers, ginger snaps, vanilla wafer cookies, teddy grahams or apples dusted with extra cinnamon. This is a nice presentation for any fall party, movie night or gathering!
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 261Total Fat: 17gSaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 49mgSodium: 133mgCarbohydrates: 16gFiber: 1gSugar: 8gProtein: 3g
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