Try this Easy Pumpkin Dessert Dip for Thanksgiving or your upcoming holiday gathering. It’s easy to make, light, creamy and irresistible. Everyone will LOVE it!
Autumn brings a symphony of flavors, and what better way to celebrate the season than with an Easy Pumpkin Dessert Dip? This dip combines the warm, earthy notes of pumpkin with the rich sweetness of maple syrup and autumn spices. Perfect for parties, gatherings, or a cozy night in, this recipe is a crowd-pleaser that captures the essence of fall. In this post, we’ll explore the ingredients and provide step-by-step instructions to create this irresistible dip.
What Ingredients are in this Easy Pumpkin Dessert Dip?
- Canned pumpkin puree: easy to find at this time of year, canned pumpkin puree adds sweetness and earthy notes. In addition, it provides a nice orange color.
- Cream cheese: adds tanginess and provides structure.
- Powdered sugar: adds sweetness.
- Maple Syrup: adds a caramel-like flavor and hints of smokiness. Maple syrup has a smooth, thick texture.
- Heavy whipping cream: adds a light and creamy texture.
- Pure vanilla extract: provides vanilla notes.
- Cinnamon, ginger and ground cloves: infuses the dip with rich, warm seasonal flavors.
Easy Pumpkin Dessert Dip-Ingredients
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree (canned)
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp fresh ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ginger
- 1/8 tsp ground cloves
- 3 tbsp heavy whipping cream
Instructions
- Using a hand mixer, beat cream cheese and pumpkin puree until smooth and creamy.
- Add powdered sugar, maple syrup, pure vanilla extract, cinnamon, ginger, ground cloves and heavy whipping cream and beat until light and creamy. About 2 minutes.
- Place pumpkin dip into a bowl.
- Serve with graham crackers, Nilla wafers, Biscoff cookies, cannoli chips, cookies, pretzels, apple or pear slices, etc. In addition, add to toast, English muffins or bagels.
- Enjoy!
- Refrigerate dip in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Taste and Adjust
- Take a moment to taste the mixture to ensure it strikes the right balance of flavors.
- If needed, you can add more spices to strike the right balance or maple syrup to provide more sweetness. Adjust to your liking.
Chill Before Serving
- Transfer the prepared dip to a serving dish.
- Cover the dish and place it in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. This chilling time allows the flavors to meld and intensify.
Serving Suggestions
- When you’re ready to serve, consider garnishing the dip with a sprinkle of cinnamon or a drizzle of maple syrup for an extra visual and flavor touch.
- Offer an array of dippers such as apple/pear or fruit slices, graham crackers, Nilla wafers, Biscoff cookies, cannoli chips, or pretzels to accompany the dip.
- Add dip to the top of toast, toasted English muffins or bagels. Try our delicious Homemade English Muffin Bread!
Tips and Variations
Customizing this Pumpkin Maple Dip to suit your preferences is easy. Here are a few tips and variations to consider:
- If you prefer a lighter, healthier version, use low-fat cream cheese.
- To ensure that there are no lumps beat the cream cheese first and then add the pumpkin puree.
- Experiment with different dippers; sliced pears, ginger snaps, or even mini marshmallows are excellent choices.
- Add chopped nuts for a little crunch. Sprinkle on chopped walnuts, pecans or almonds for added texture and flavor.
- Mix in mini-chocolate chips, Reese’s pieces or crushed up peanut butter cups for a little chocolate fix!
Make this Easy Pumpkin Dessert Dip for your next gathering!
In just a few simple steps, you’ve created an Easy Pumpkin Dessert Dip that encapsulates the warmth and coziness of the fall season. This delightful recipe is perfect for gatherings, parties, or any time you want to savor the flavors of autumn. We hope you enjoy making and sharing this delicious dip with your friends and family. Let us know your experience and any creative variations you’ve tried in the comments! Thank you for visiting and remember…
Life’s too short to eat bad food!
For other pumpkin recipes try:
Mini Chocolate Glazed Pumpkin Muffins
Try our Pumpkin Spice Martini too!
Easy Pumpkin Dessert Dip
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- hand mixer
- Serving Bowl
Ingredients
- 4 oz cream cheese softened
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree canned
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp fresh ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ginger
- 1/8 tsp ground cloves
- 3 tbsp heavy whipping cream
Instructions
- Using a hand mixer, beat cream cheese and pumpkin puree until smooth and creamy.
- Add powdered sugar, maple syrup, pure vanilla extract, cinnamon, ginger, ground cloves and heavy whipping cream and beat until light and creamy. About 2 minutes.
- Place pumpkin dip into a bowl.
- Serve with graham crackers, Nilla wafers, Biscoff cookies, cannoli chips, cookies, pretzels, apple or pear slices, etc. In addition, add to toast, English muffins or bagels.
- Enjoy!
- Refrigerate dip in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
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