Easy Pumpkin Dip
Right on cue, the weather has changed to Fall here in Carlsbad (north San Diego). I am wearing jeans for the second day in a row and am looking out at a blanket of cloudy skies while I type. I love Fall weather because it means it’s sweater season, blanket season, soup season and of course, pumpkin season! I’ve already shared my Pumpkin Bars with Nutella Cream Cheese Frosting (a MUST make!) and I am SO excited to share this crowd pleasing Pumpkin Dip with you. I made this Pumpkin Dip last week for a baby shower along with my Bacon Ranch Cheese Ball (now on video HERE), and they were both huge hits. I loved them because they are both SO easy to make and everyone else loved them because they are tantalizingly delicious. Just be prepared to share the recipe with everyone. No-bake dips and cheese balls are my appetizers of choice when it comes to parties because they are easy, make ahead, stress free crowd pleasers. If you are looking for more holiday dips in addition to my Pumpkin Dip to make your life easier and your parties more delicious, you will love my Cherry Cheesecake Dip, Toffee Caramel Apple Dip, Key Lime Cheesecake Dip and Roasted Red Pepper Feta Dip.
How to Make Pumpkin Dip with Cream Cheese
The Pumpkin Dip takes about 5 minutes to whip up. How awesome is that? You get all the satisfying depth of pumpkin pie but in rich and creamy, cheesecake-like dip form. To make Pumpkin Dip:
Add cream cheese, brown sugar, pure pumpkin, maple syrup, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, ground nutmeg and ground cloves to a mixing bowl.
Beat with an electric mixer until smooth.
Add heavy cream and beat on medium-high speed until very thick and fluffy. Dip will continue to thicken when chilled.
What Should I Serve with Pumpkin Dip?
My favorite dipper to serve with Pumpkin Dip is Granny Smith apples. The crispy, juicy tartness is the ideal companion to the rich, Fall dip but you really can’t go wrong with other dippers. Pumpkin Dip is delicious with:
Granny Smith apples (my fav) bananas pears pound cake (cubed) cinnamon and sugar graham crackers chocolate graham crackers chocolate animal cookies vanilla wafers lemon wafers golden Oreos ginger snap cookies sugar cookies pretzels cinnamon crisps (cinnamon and sugar tortilla chips)
How do I keep my Apples from turning brown?
Seeing as Granny Smith apples are my favorite dipper for Pumpkin Dip, I needed a sure way to keep them from turning brown without distracting to the taste. I know there are many different ways to do this but my preferred method is to add 1 tablespoon of lemon juice to a medium bowl and then a half cup or so of apple juice. I then add my apples to the bowl and toss them as I slice them. This keep the apples from browning and it doesn’t make them taste too bitter like only using lemon juice can.
Can I make this Pumpkin Dip in Advance?
Yes! This Pumpkin Dip is best if made at least one hour in advance and then allowed to chill in the refrigerator. It is even better if allowed to chill overnight in the refrigerator. The chilling time allows for the dip to thicken and for the flavors to develop. If you are running short on time, then that’s okay! Stick the dip in the freezer for 20 minutes then transfer it to the fridge until ready to serve.
LOOKING FOR MORE PUMPKIN RECPES?
Mom’s Famous Pumpkin BreadPumpkin Praline PieSoft and Chewy Pumpkin Cookie with Cinnamon Cream Cheese FrostingDouble Layer Pumpkin CheesecakeChocolate Chip Pumpkin Pound Cake with Cinnamon Cream Cheese GlazePumpkin Angel Food Cake French ToastPumpkin Bread Pudding with Caramel SaucePumpkin Dinner Rollsand be sure to check out my collection of over 50 Thanksgiving Recipes!
Looking for more Fall Recipes?
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