Marry This Pumpkin Dip Recipe is a creamy and fluffy recipe, which is made with pumpkin puree and cream cheese. It’s the perfect party dip, ready in about 5 minutes.
Jump to RecipePumpkin Dip Recipe Ingredients
- 4 oz. cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- Graham crackers, to serve
- Pretzels, to serve
- Sliced apple, to serve
- Sliced pear, to serve
How To Make Pumpkin Dip
- Beat the base: In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, beat the softened cream cheese, pumpkin puree, powdered sugar, pumpkin pie spice, and vanilla on medium speed for 2 to 3 minutes, until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
- Add the cream: With the mixer on medium-low speed, gradually pour in the cold heavy whipping cream. Once it’s incorporated, increase the speed to medium-high and beat for about 30 seconds, or until the dip is light and fluffy.
- Serve: Transfer the dip to a serving bowl and serve immediately with graham crackers, pretzels, and fruit, or chill until ready to serve.
Recipe Tips
- How to get the smoothest dip? The key is to start with properly softened, room temperature cream cheese. If the cream cheese is too cold, the dip will have small lumps.
- Can I make this ahead of time? Yes, this is a perfect make-ahead dip! You can prepare it up to 2 days in advance. Just store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator. The flavors will meld and be even better.
- How can I make the dip thicker or thinner? For a thicker dip, you can add a little more powdered sugar or use slightly less heavy cream. For a thinner dip, you can add an extra splash of heavy cream until it reaches your desired consistency.
- Can I use pumpkin pie filling instead of puree? It’s not recommended. Pumpkin pie filling is pre-sweetened and spiced, which would make this dip overly sweet and the spice level would be off. Use 100% pure pumpkin puree.
What To Serve With Pumpkin Dip
This sweet dip is wonderfully versatile. It’s perfect for a party platter with a variety of dippers.
- Graham crackers (cinnamon or regular)
- Pretzels (sticks or twists)
- Sliced apples and pears
- Vanilla wafers or Nilla Wafers
- Ginger snap cookies
- Animal crackers
How To Store Pumpkin Dip
Refrigerate: This dip must be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator due to the cream cheese and heavy cream. It will stay fresh for up to 4 days. Freeze: Freezing is not recommended, as the dairy ingredients can separate upon thawing, which will ruin the smooth, creamy texture of the dip.
Pumpkin Dip Nutrition Facts
- Calories: 180kcal
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Protein: 2g
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 18g
Nutrition information is estimated per serving and may vary based on specific ingredients and portion sizes.
FAQs
This is a sweet dessert dip. It has the flavor of a light and fluffy pumpkin pie filling, perfect for serving with sweet crackers and fruit.
This can happen if the heavy cream was not beaten long enough to thicken or if the cream cheese was too soft (verging on melted). Using cold heavy cream is important, as it whips up better.
Yes, you can make it by hand. It will require a good amount of whisking to get the cream cheese smooth and to incorporate air into the heavy cream. Ensure your cream cheese is very soft to make it easier to whisk out any lumps.
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Pumpkin Dip Recipe
Course: AppetizersCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy10
servings5
minutes180
kcalA quick, easy, and incredibly fluffy pumpkin dip that tastes like a cloud of pumpkin pie filling, perfect for serving with fruit, crackers, and pretzels.
Ingredients
4 oz. cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup pumpkin puree
1 cup powdered sugar
1 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
Directions
- In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, pumpkin puree, powdered sugar, pumpkin pie spice, and vanilla until smooth.
- With the mixer on low, slowly pour in the heavy cream.
- Increase the speed to medium-high and beat for about 30 seconds until the dip is light and fluffy.
- Serve immediately or chill until ready.
Notes
- Using softened, room temperature cream cheese is essential for a smooth, lump-free dip.
- For the best texture, use cold heavy whipping cream as it whips up better and creates a fluffier dip.
- This dip is a fantastic make-ahead appetizer for any fall gathering.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
