I love a good dessert dip, and this Pumpkin Dip with Cream Cheese is perfect! It's made with real pumpkin, so it has an authentic flavor combined with tangy cream cheese and pumpkin pie spice for hints of cinnamon and nutmeg. Just thinking about it is making me very hungry!
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This pumpkin dip recipe is a hit at parties or just at home. Make an amazing charcuterie board and include this with fresh fruit, cookies, and more as fun dippers. I love this as an appetizer for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any gathering you have. The pumpkin flavor fits in beautifully.
A totally delish savory pumpkin recipe to make around the holidays is pumpkin carrot soup. It's a real crowd favorite!
If you love sweet dessert dips, you need to try gingerbread dip and cherry cheesecake dip. Our cheese, bacon, ranch, bean dip is a great savory recipe that's worth checking out too!
Why You'll Love This Recipe
- It's ready in 5 minutes: It only takes about 5 minutes to mix up this pumpkin dip, and then it's ready to eat. I love this recipe because you can make it at the last minute.
- It only has 5 ingredients: This recipe consists of just 5 simple ingredients, making it very easy to throw together. They don't require any sort of prepping or cooking, either.
- It's inexpensive: All of the components of this dessert dip are nice and cheap. It's one of my favorite budget-friendly sweet treats.
Ingredients
These ingredients are the most important to this pumpkin cream cheese dip recipe. You can find them easily at any grocery store all year.
- Cream cheese: This must be softened to ensure a smooth and creamy cream cheese pumpkin dip. I like to leave it on the counter for around 30 minutes before I get started.
- Pumpkin pie spice: This spice blend enhances the natural flavor and sweetness of the pumpkin. You can swap it for another warm spice, like just cinnamon or ginger, if you prefer.
- Canned pumpkin: Grab pure pumpkin and not pumpkin pie filling. The canned pie filling will already have sweetener, spices, and other ingredients added. I like to add those myself.
See the recipe card below for exact ingredient amounts, nutritional information, and detailed instructions.
Variations
- Greek yogurt: Swap some of the cream cheese for Greek yogurt to make a slightly healthier alternative.
- Caramel: Swirl in caramel sauce and top the dip with a pinch of sea salt to create a sweet and salty version.
- Nutella: Add some rich chocolate flavor with a swirl of Nutella.
How to Make Pumpkin Dip
Here are the instructions needed to make this pumpkin pie dip with cream cheese.
Step 1: Beat the cream cheese and pumpkin. Add the cream cheese, pumpkin, pumpkin spice, and sugar to a mixing bowl and beat them until smooth with an electric mixer.
Step 2: Fold in Cool Whip and serve it. Then, fold the Cool Whip into the mixture with a silicone spatula. Now it's ready to enjoy!
Recipe Tips
- Use a hand mixer: I find that a hand mixer works best for this recipe. It mixes the cream cheese the best without risking overmixing it.
- Don't overmix the whipped topping: Gently fold in the Cool Whip so it doesn't deflate. When it loses air, the dip won't be light and fluffy.
- Storage directions: Store the dip in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Another pumpkin treat that you should add to your recipe list is our pumpkin ice cream or our milk bar pumpkin pie.
A totally new, totally amazing recipe that we have the pleasure of sending your way is our pumpkin earthquake cake. Made with love, it's sure to become one of your fall favorites...it does not disappoint!
Serving Suggestions
- Some of my favorite sweet dippers are fresh fruit like strawberries, but I also enjoy homemade churros and lazy cookie bars. Ginger snaps are so good, too!
- If you want something that's a little more savory, you should try these butter toffee pretzels or our plain store-bought pretzels.
- Nuts make great toppings. Try something sweet like candied walnuts or spicy pecans for a twist.
Recipe FAQs
I don't recommend it. It becomes very watery as it thaws. It's better made and kept in the refrigerator.
Technically, no, but I like the flavors better when it's chilled. So, I pop it into the fridge for a little bit before I serve it.
More Delicious Pumpkin Recipes
Do you like pumpkin recipes? Here are some recipes you may also like to try.
If you try this recipe and love it please leave a star rating in the recipe card below or even better, drop a review in the comment section. I always appreciate your feedback. Be sure to follow along with me on Facebook, Pinterest, and YouTube for more easy recipes!
Pumpkin Dip With Cream Cheese
Ingredients
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 4 ounces Cream Cheese softened
- ½ teaspoon Pumpkin Pie Spice
- 8 ounces whipped topping thawed
- 1 cup Canned Pumpkin
Instructions
- Get out and measure your ingredients.
- Add the powdered sugar, cream cheese, pumpkin and seasoning into a large mixing bowl.
- Using a handheld mixer, beat ingredients until well mixed.
- Using a rubber spatula, fold the thawed whipped topping into the pumpkin mixture.
Notes
- Store any leftover pumpkin cream cheese dip in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the fridge.
- There's no need to chill the dip before you serve it, but I like to do it because I think the flavors are better when it's chilled.
- Use a hand mixer over a whisk or a stand mixer to have better control over the consistency of the dip.
Nutrition
This post was originally published, 9/22/22. It's been updated with new content and images.
Sherry says
What a lovely dip. Its just pefect for family thanksgiving gatherings. I made it and put it inside a couple of mini pumpkins they looked so festive and everyone wanted the recipe. Thank you karin.
Karin and Ken says
As always you’re most welcome! I try my best. It is definitely delicious! All the best. Karin
Louanne says
A perfect 10 even though I can only give this dip 5 stars. I’ll be making this dip as long as I live. I bring it everywhere with me over the holidays and it always disappears first. I now bring printed copies of recipe to hand out because I’m always asked for recipe. I’m loving your site. Thanks for your hard work. 💕
Karin and Ken says
I’m so grateful for your kind words. You just made my day. All the best. Karin
Sam says
Absolutely love your dip and so does everyone else! Thank you for sharing! ❤️
Karin and Ken says
I’m so happy to hear it. We just love it! All the best. Karin
Kirsten says
This is truly amazing. I love it with apples so much. It's not too sweet and that's what I like. Thanks for this really neat recipe.
Karin and Ken says
You’re most welcome! I’m glad you’re enjoying it. It’s so good! All the best. Karin