Description
This classic pumpkin dip recipe blends creamy cheese with warm autumn spices for a crowd-pleasing appetizer. Guests will love its rich flavor profile and smooth texture, perfect for pairing with crisp fall crackers or fresh apple slices.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 can (15 ounces / 425 grams) pumpkin puree
- 1 package (8 ounces / 227 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) powdered sugar
Spices:
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
Flavoring:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Whip cream cheese in a spacious mixing bowl until silky and free of lumps.
- Incorporate pumpkin puree, blending thoroughly to create a uniform mixture.
- Gradually fold in powdered sugar and aromatic spices, ensuring a smooth, well-integrated consistency.
- Enhance the flavor profile by gently stirring in pure vanilla extract.
- Refrigerate the dip for a minimum of 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld and texture to set.
- Present the chilled dip alongside crisp graham crackers, freshly sliced apples, or an assortment of preferred dipping companions.
Notes
- Softening cream cheese at room temperature ensures a smoother, lump-free texture without overmixing.
- Use pure pumpkin puree instead of pumpkin pie filling to control sweetness and spice levels in the dip.
- For a lighter version, substitute half the cream cheese with Greek yogurt, reducing calories while maintaining creamy consistency.
- Customize spice blend by adjusting cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger ratios to suit personal taste preferences or dietary needs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 188
- Sugar: 21 g
- Sodium: 108 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 31 mg