A smooth, airy pumpkin‑cream cheese dip blended with pumpkin puree and warm spices, folded into whipped topping. Serve chilled with apple slices or graham crackers.
Why You Will Love This Recipe
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No baking required—just mix, fold, and chill.
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Delicious fall flavors: pumpkin, spices, and sweet cream cheese.
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Light, fluffy texture from whipped topping mix‑in.
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Perfect with fruit, crackers, or cookies.
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Easy for gatherings, dessert boards, or seasonal snacking.
Fluffy Pumpkin Pie Dip
Pumpkin Pie Dip captures all the cozy spices and creamy sweetness of pumpkin pie—without the crust or long bake time. It begins with cream cheese and powdered sugar whipped until light and fluffy, forming a rich base. To that, you add pumpkin puree, ground ginger, and pumpkin pie spice (or cinnamon) for warm, autumnal flavor. The result is a dense, flavored base that sets the stage for texture.
Then you gently fold in whipped topping, which lightens the mixture and makes the dip airy and scoopable. The whipped topping also helps moderate the tang of the cream cheese while preserving the spiced pumpkin flavor. Chilling the dip allows the flavors to meld, making it taste more cohesive and giving it a better scoopable texture.
When served alongside apple slices or graham crackers, each bite becomes a miniature pumpkin‑pie moment—spice, sweetness, and creaminess in one. Because there’s no heat involved, the flavors stay fresh and vibrant. It’s perfect for dessert tables, snack spreads, or when you want something festive but simple.
Servings
About 8–10 (depending on serving size)
Time
| Task | Duration |
|---|---|
| Mix cream cheese & sugar | ~2 minutes |
| Stir in pumpkin & spices | ~1 minute |
| Fold in whipped topping | ~1 minute |
| Chill | ≥ 30 minutes |
| Total time | ≈ 35 minutes |
Ingredients
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8 oz cream cheese
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1⅓ cups powdered sugar
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⅔ cup pumpkin puree
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½ tsp ground ginger
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¾ tsp pumpkin pie spice (or cinnamon)
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1⅓ cups whipped topping
Instructions
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In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth and light.
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Add pumpkin puree, ground ginger, and pumpkin pie spice; stir until well combined.
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Gently fold in whipped topping until the mixture is uniform and airy.
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Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld and texture to set.
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Serve chilled with slices of apple or graham crackers.
Tips
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Use full‑fat cream cheese for best texture.
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Don’t overmix after adding whipped topping to preserve fluffiness.
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If dip is too thick, stir in a splash of milk.
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Add a pinch of salt to balance sweetness if desired.
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Garnish with cinnamon or nutmeg for presentation.
Fluffy Pumpkin Pie Dip
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1⅓ cups powdered sugar
- ⅔ cup pumpkin puree
- ½ tsp ground ginger
- ¾ tsp pumpkin pie spice or cinnamon
- 1⅓ cups whipped topping
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth and light.
- Add pumpkin puree, ground ginger, and pumpkin pie spice; stir until well combined.
- Gently fold in whipped topping until the mixture is uniform and airy.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld and texture to set.
- Serve chilled with slices of apple or graham crackers.
Notes
- Use full‑fat cream cheese for best texture.
- Don’t overmix after adding whipped topping to preserve fluffiness.
- If dip is too thick, stir in a splash of milk.
- Add a pinch of salt to balance sweetness if desired.
- Garnish with cinnamon or nutmeg for presentation.
