Description
This Pumpkin Cream Cheese Dip is a rich and creamy fall-inspired treat, perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy nights in. Combining smooth cream cheese, seasonal pumpkin puree, and warm spices like cinnamon and pumpkin pie spice, this dip offers a perfect balance of sweet and spice. Topped with whipped cream, crushed ginger snaps, and salted caramel sauce, it pairs wonderfully with graham crackers, apple slices, or ginger snap cookies for dipping.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 3/4 cup heavy cream (cold, 6 ounces)
- 8 ounces cream cheese (room temperature)
- 1 cup solid pack pumpkin puree (240 grams)
Spices and Sweeteners
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon (4 grams)
- 2 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice (5 grams)
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar (98 grams)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (3 grams)
Optional Toppings
- Crushed ginger snaps
- Salted caramel sauce
- Whipped cream
Instructions
- Whip the Cream: In a clean bowl, use an electric mixer to whip the cold heavy cream until it forms stiff peaks. This ensures the dip will be light and fluffy. Once whipped, set the cream aside in the refrigerator to keep chilled.
- Prepare Cream Cheese Base: In another bowl, beat the room temperature cream cheese until smooth and creamy, eliminating any lumps for a perfect texture.
- Add Pumpkin Puree in Stages: Incorporate 1/4 cup of pumpkin puree into the whipped cream cheese and mix well. Repeat this with another 1/4 cup to gradually combine and maintain a smooth consistency. Then add the remaining pumpkin puree and continue mixing.
- Add Spices and Sweeteners: Add ground cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract to the pumpkin-cream cheese mixture. Beat everything together until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Fold in Whipped Cream: Carefully fold the chilled whipped cream into the pumpkin mixture using a rubber spatula. Folding gently preserves the airy texture of the dip.
- Chill Before Serving: Cover the dip and refrigerate it for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to meld and the texture to set.
- Serve with Toppings: Just before serving, top the dip with whipped cream, crushed ginger snaps, and drizzle with salted caramel sauce if desired for an extra decadent touch.
Notes
- Use cold heavy cream for best whipping results.
- Adding pumpkin in stages helps maintain a smooth texture without lumps.
- Chilling the dip for at least one hour enhances flavor and firmness.
- Serve with ginger snaps, graham crackers, apple slices, or pretzels for dipping.
- For a lighter version, substitute half the heavy cream with Greek yogurt, but expect a less fluffy texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dip
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: pumpkin cream cheese dip, pumpkin dip, fall dip, holiday appetizer, pumpkin dessert dip
