Pumpkin Cream Cheese Dip

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Pumpkin Cream Cheese Dip is an easy 5-minute dessert recipe that is perfect for autumn and fall holidays. It has a rich pumpkin flavor that is irresistible. 

Our Pumpkin Dip recipe is hard to resist, both for the taste and for the price. This dip serves 16 and only costs $3.89 to make, which is only $0.25 per serving.

For more Fall recipes that are hard to resist, check out our Pumpkin Cheesecake, Shortcut Apple Fritter Bread, and Mini Apple Pies. 

Pumpkin Cream Cheese Dip

You know those days when you need a pumpkin fix quick and do not have time to make a pie? We get that. That is one reason why we LOVE this easy Pumpkin Dip recipe. It only requires a handful of ingredients and can be made in just a few simple steps. 

There are a few more reasons why we LOVE this dip. It is light, creamy, and perfectly pumpkin-spiced! We use a base of cream cheese to help it stay creamy and add in enough pumpkin with a touch of brown sugar to bring all your Fall favorite seasonings together in one dip.

This dip is easy enough for quick snacking and yummy enough to serve on your Thanksgiving dessert table. 

How much will this Pumpkin Dip recipe cost to make: 

RECIPE COST: $3.89

PRICE PER SERVING: $0.25

• One package 8 oz cream cheese – $1.96
• 1 cup canned pumpkin – $0.87
• 1 3/4 cups powdered sugar – $0.50
• 2 Tablespoons brown sugar – $0.06
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon – $0.06
• 1 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice – $0.44

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How to make this Pumpkin Cream Cheese Dip recipe: 

STEPS ONE AND TWO:  First. in a large bowl, beat the cream cheese until fluffy. Then add the pumpkin and brown sugar and beat until creamy. 

STEPS THREE AND FOUR: Next, slowly add the powdered sugar. Once combined, add the spices and continue to beat until creamy.

STEPS FIVE AND SIX: Finally, place it in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator until ready to serve. Serve with cookies, pretzels, apple slices, nuts, etc. 

Cook’s Tools:

• airtight storage container
• measuring cups
• handheld mixer
• measuring spoons
• large mixing bowl

The Flavor and Recipe Variations

Serve with your favorite dippers like cookies, gingersnaps, graham crackers, pears, apples, nuts, and a spoon to lick it clean!

How long is this Pumpkin Cream Cheese Dip recipe good for:

Serve: As with most recipes with dairy products in them, you shouldn’t leave this dip out for longer than 2 hours. 

Store: Leftover will keep in the refrigerator for five days.

Freeze: We do not recommend freezing this recipe because once defrosted, the consistency is too loose. 

How to get the kids involved with this recipe:

Ages 2-3: Let them help pour the ingredients into the bowl. Teach them to add powdered sugar slowly. 

Ages 4-5: Have your child measure out and pour the ingredients into the bowl. 

Ages 6-8: Teach your kiddo about using the handheld mixer. Let them help beat the dip until it is creamy. 

Ages 9-11: Supervise them while they prepare the entire recipe. Remember to have them read it twice before beginning the recipe. 

Ages 12+: Let them prepare the entire recipe, unsupervised, while you do the happy dance in the corner!

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Pumpkin Cream Cheese Dip

Recipe Cost 3.89

Serving Cost 0.25

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Pumpkin Cream Cheese Dip is an easy 5-minute dessert recipe that is perfect for autumn and fall holidays. It has a rich pumpkin flavor that is irresistible.

Servings: 16 people

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Total Time 5 minutes mins

Equipment

• airtight storage container
• measuring cups
• handheld mixer
• Measuring spoons
• large mixing bowl

Ingredients

 

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• 8 oz cream cheese softened
• 1 cup canned pumpkin NOT pumpkin pie filling
• 1 ¾ cup powdered sugar
• 2 Tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 ½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice

FOR SERVING:

• Cookies
• Apples
• Nuts
• Pretzels
• Candy

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Instructions

• In a large bowl, beat cream cheese on high speed until fluffy, about 2 minutes.
• Add pumpkin and brown sugar. Beat on medium-high speed until creamy and well combined, about 1 minute.
• Gradually add powdered sugar and beat until at low speed until well combined.
• Add spices and beat on low until combined.
• Transfer to an airtight container or serving bowl. Chill until ready to serve.
• Serve with your favorite dippers like cookies, apples, nuts, etc.

Nutrition

Calories: 112kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 47mg | Potassium: 51mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 2573IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1mg

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Pumpkin Cream Cheese Dip is an easy 5-minute dessert recipe that is perfect for autumn and fall holidays. It has a rich pumpkin flavor that is irresistible.