Description
This smooth and creamy Pumpkin Dip combines classic fall flavors into a sweet and spiced treat, perfect for serving with graham crackers, apple slices, or ginger snaps. Made with cream cheese, pumpkin puree, and homemade pumpkin pie spice, it’s an easy no-cook recipe that brings comforting autumn taste to any gathering or snack time.
Ingredients
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Dip Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
- 2 cups confectioners’ sugar, sifted
- 15 ounces canned pure pumpkin puree
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon homemade pumpkin pie spice (blend of cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves)
Instructions
- Prepare Cream Cheese: In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth and creamy, ensuring no lumps remain to create a silky base for the dip.
- Add Sugar: Gradually add the sifted confectioners’ sugar to the cream cheese while continuing to beat the mixture, incorporating the sugar evenly for balanced sweetness.
- Incorporate Pumpkin Puree: Add the canned pure pumpkin puree to the mixture and fold gently, mixing thoroughly until the dip is uniform in color and texture.
- Flavor with Vanilla and Spice: Stir in the pure vanilla extract and homemade pumpkin pie spice until fully combined, ensuring the spices are evenly distributed to impart warm fall flavors.
- Chill the Dip: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the dip for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld and the dip to firm up slightly before serving.
- Serve: Transfer the pumpkin dip to a serving bowl and enjoy with your favorite dippers such as graham crackers, apple slices, or ginger snaps.
Notes
- Ensure the cream cheese is at room temperature for easy mixing and to avoid lumps.
- Sift the confectioners’ sugar to prevent clumps and achieve a smooth texture.
- Homemade pumpkin pie spice can be substituted with a store-bought blend if preferred.
- This dip is best served chilled and consumed within 3-4 days when stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- For a lighter version, substitute half the cream cheese with Greek yogurt, though it will alter the richness and texture slightly.
Keywords: pumpkin dip, fall recipes, cream cheese dip, pumpkin puree dessert, autumn snacks, no-cook dip