Description
This pumpkin pie dip offers a creamy sweetness with aromatic spices, perfect for fall gatherings. It’s a delightful twist on traditional pumpkin pie.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- 1 cup pure pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar, sifted
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
- Pinch of salt
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup for extra sweetness
- 1/4 teaspoon orange zest for brightness
- Graham crackers, gingersnap cookies, or vanilla wafers
- Fresh apple and pear slices
- Cinnamon sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Prepare Your Base: Beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
- Add the Pumpkin: Gradually blend in the pumpkin puree until fully incorporated. Scrape down the sides of the bowl.
- Sweeten and Spice: Mix in the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and spices. Adjust sweetness and spices to taste.
- Create Fluffy Texture: Whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form. Gently fold into the pumpkin mixture in thirds.
- Final Touch: Transfer to a serving bowl, smooth the top, and dust with cinnamon. Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use pure pumpkin puree for best results.
- Chill the dip to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing and Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg