Pumpkin Dip Recipe

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5 from 1 vote

Pumpkin Dip brings all the creaminess and flavors of pumpkin cheesecake in a dip! This dip is perfect as an appetizer or light dessert for Fall! Fluffy pumpkin pie dip is ready in 10 minutes with just 5 simple ingredients!

Prep Time10

Total Time10

Course: Dessert Recipes

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Calories: 38kcal

Author: Aileen Clark

Ingredients

1 8-ounce package cream cheese softened
1/3 cup light brown sugar packed
1 cup pure pumpkin
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl.
Whisk using an electric mixer until fully combined and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
Serve with graham crackers, ginger snap cookies, pretzels, or sliced fruit.
Refrigerate any leftovers, up to 7 days.

Notes

Prepping the Cream Cheese

This creamy pumpkin dip is made with a brick of cream cheese. If you have ever made a dessert with cream cheese before, then you know that cold cream cheese does not mix well.

To make this pumpkin cheesecake dip, you will want to make sure the cream cheese is very soft before starting. I recommend taking it out of the fridge an hour before you plan on making the dip. Peel back the foil and let it sit at room temperature to soften.

You will know the cream cheese is softened when you can softly press your thumb into the cream cheese and your thumbprint stays. You should be able to do it with very little pressure.

Hand Mixing

If mixing up this fluffy pumpkin dip by hand, you are going to want to mix it for 5-7 minutes. It's important that the dip comes out light and fluffy. Mixing it for a longer period of time incorporates air into the dip giving it that fluffy texture.

Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice

You can find this seasoning mixture in the spice aisle. Alternatively, you can make your own pumpkin pie spice. Simply combine 3 TBSP Cinnamon + 2 tsp Ginger + 2 tsp Nutmeg + 1 1/2 tsp allspice + 1 1/2 tsp cloves. Store your pumpkin spice at room temperature in an air-tight container and use it all season long.

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