Creamy Pumpkin Dip with Pumpkin Pie Spice Recipe
This creamy and flavorful pumpkin dip combines smooth cream cheese with the rich taste of pumpkin puree and warm pumpkin pie spices, sweetened perfectly with confectioners’ sugar. It’s an easy-to-make dessert dip ideal for fall gatherings, perfect for serving with graham crackers, apple slices, or pretzels.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes plus 1 hour chilling
- Yield: approximately 2 cups 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
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
Instructions
- Prepare Cream Cheese: In a large mixing bowl, beat the room temperature cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy, ensuring no lumps remain.
- Add Sugar: Gradually add the sifted confectioners’ sugar to the cream cheese, mixing on low speed to avoid a sugar cloud, until fully incorporated and smooth.
- Mix Pumpkin and Flavorings: Add the canned pumpkin puree, pure vanilla extract, and homemade pumpkin pie spice to the cream cheese mixture. Blend thoroughly on medium speed until the mixture is completely combined and fluffy.
- Chill the Dip: Transfer the pumpkin dip to a serving bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to meld and the dip to firm up slightly.
- Serve: Serve chilled with your choice of dippers such as graham crackers, apple slices, or pretzels for a delightful fall-inspired snack.
Notes
- For best results, ensure the cream cheese is fully softened before mixing to prevent lumps.
- You can adjust the sweetness level by adding more or less confectioners’ sugar according to taste.
- Homemade pumpkin pie spice typically contains cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves, but you can use store-bought if preferred.
- Store any leftover dip in an airtight container in the refrigerator and consume within 3-4 days.
- This dip pairs wonderfully with seasonal fruits and crunchy snacks.
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