Description
This Pumpkin Cream Cheese Dip is a luscious and velvety fall-inspired treat combining creamy cream cheese with seasonal pumpkin puree and warm pumpkin pie spice. Perfect as a festive appetizer or dessert, this dip pairs wonderfully with graham crackers, cookies, or fresh apple slices. It’s quick to whip up with minimal ingredients, making it an ideal go-to recipe for holiday gatherings or cozy nights in.
Ingredients
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Dip Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature (1 brick)
- 1¼ cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup pumpkin puree (about ½ can)
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1½ teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Ensure the cream cheese is at room temperature to facilitate easy mixing and a smooth texture for the dip.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add cream cheese, powdered sugar, pumpkin puree, heavy cream, pumpkin pie spice, and vanilla extract.
- Mix Until Smooth: Use a hand mixer or stand mixer to beat all the ingredients together until the mixture is smooth, creamy, and well blended with no lumps.
- Chill the Dip: Transfer the dip to a serving bowl and refrigerate until ready to serve, allowing the flavors to meld and the dip to firm slightly.
- Serve: Serve chilled with graham crackers, assorted cookies, or sliced apples for a perfect fall-themed snack or dessert.
Notes
- Keep refrigerated until ready to serve to maintain freshness and texture.
- Store pumpkin cream cheese dip in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- You can freeze the dip for up to 2 months; thaw it overnight in the refrigerator before serving.
- For a thicker dip, reduce the heavy cream slightly or add more cream cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 110 kcal
- Sugar: 13 g
- Sodium: 80 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
