Sweet Pumpkin Dip Recipe

A white bowl filled with creamy pumpkin dip, garnished with a ginger cookie. Surrounding the bowl are more ginger cookies and sliced green apples on a white plate, with small white pumpkins and striped cloth in the background.

This sweet pumpkin dip is a perfect blend of mildly sweet, earthy pumpkin purée and a rich, velvety cream cheese base that’s sure to win everyone over. With a sprinkle of warm pumpkin pie spice and a hint of vanilla, this dip captures all the cozy flavors of pumpkin pie—only now it’s spoonable and perfect for sharing

Prep Time 5

Chill 30

Total Time 35

Servings

Calories 196

Author Gina Dickson

Ingredients

8 ounces cream cheese softened to room temperature
1 cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup powdered sugar
gingersnap cookies for dipping
sliced apples for dipping

Instructions

Place the softened cream cheese in a large mixing bowl. Use an electric mixer on medium speed to beat it until smooth and creamy. This helps remove any lumps.
8 ounces cream cheese
Add the pumpkin puree, brown sugar, pumpkin pie spice, and vanilla extract to the bowl. Mix until everything is well combined and smooth.
1 cup pumpkin puree, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing on low speed to avoid a sugar cloud. Once incorporated, increase the speed to medium and beat until smooth.
1 cup powdered sugar
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. This helps the flavors meld and the dip to firm up.
Transfer to a serving dish and serve with ginger cookies and sliced apples for dipping.
gingersnap cookies, sliced apples

Notes

Tips for Best Results:

Softening Cream Cheese: Make sure the cream cheese is fully softened to avoid lumps. You can leave it at room temperature for about an hour or microwave it in short 10-second bursts if needed.
Adjusting Sweetness: Taste the dip before chilling and adjust the sweetness if desired by adding more powdered sugar.
Preventing Apple Browning: If slicing apples in advance, toss them with a little lemon juice to keep them from browning.

Storage:

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Stir before serving again.

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