By Becky Hardin
Published Oct 25, 2023
My pumpkin cream cheese dip is the perfect sweet and creamy dessert dip for Halloween, Thanksgiving, and all your fall festivities. It’s made with just a handful of simple ingredients, only takes a few minutes to whip up, and tastes just like pumpkin pie. I love to dip all kinds of cookies in this delicious pumpkin dip!
This sweet and creamy pumpkin cream cheese dip packs all the flavors of pumpkin pie into a shareable dip. I love to serve this creamy pumpkin dip on Halloween for all the moms to snack on while we pass out candy. I always make a double batch because it’s just that good!
What’s in This Pumpkin Cream Cheese Dip Recipe?
- Cream Cheese: Forms the base of the dip, making it creamy and tangy. Full-fat cream cheese delivers the richest and creamiest flavors, but you can make this dip healthier with reduced-fat cream cheese, or swap half of the cream cheese for plain or vanilla Greek yogurt.
- Powdered Sugar: Sweetens the dip without making it gritty and helps give it structure.
- Pumpkin Puree : Adds a rich orange color and an earthy pumpkin flavor to the dip.
- Heavy Cream: Helps thin the mixture to a dippable consistency.
- Pumpkin Pie Spice : Adds a warm and spicy flavor.
- Vanilla Extract : Enhances the sweetness of the dip.
Tips for Success
- Soften the cream cheese before using it so that it combines more easily. I like to take it out of the fridge 30 minutes before I’m ready to make the dip.
- It’s quickest and easiest to make this dip in a stand mixer. If you do it by hand, make sure that it’s smooth at every step.
- Add in the heavy slowly until you get your desired consistency. Add less if you prefer it stiffer or more if you want it a little looser.
- If your dip turned out runny, you may have added too much heavy cream. You can remedy this by adding a bit more cream cheese or pumpkin puree and blending until it thickens back up.
- This pumpkin dip is easy to jazz up with just a few simple additions. Try adding some chopped pecans and a drizzle of maple syrup; a swirl of melted chocolate, white chocolate, marshmallow fluff, or caramel sauce ; or a dollop or two of Greek yogurt!
How to Store
Store leftover pumpkin pie dip in an airtight container, or tightly covered with plastic wrap, in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 2 months. Let thaw overnight in the refrigerator and stir well before serving.
Serving Suggestions
I like to serve this sweet pumpkin cream cheese dip with graham crackers, shortbread or ginger cookies , apple slices, apple chips , or even pretzels!
Ingredients1x2x3x
- ▢ 8 ounces cream cheese room temperature (1 brick)
- ▢ 1¼ cups powdered sugar
- ▢ 1 cup pumpkin puree (about ½ can)
- ▢ ½ cup heavy cream
- ▢ 1½ teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- ▢ 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Use a hand or stand mixer to beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, pumpkin puree, heavy cream, pumpkin pie spice, and vanilla extract until smooth. 8 ounces cream cheese, 1¼ cups powdered sugar, 1 cup pumpkin puree, ½ cup heavy cream, 1½ teaspoons pumpkin pie spice , 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Serve with graham crackers, cookies, and apple slices.
Equipment
- Hand Mixer OR
- Stand Mixer
Becky’s Tips
- Keep refrigerated until ready to serve.
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
More Dessert Dips to Try!
Cream Cheese Caramel Apple Dip
Brownie Batter Dip
Cookie Dough Dip
Chocolate Chip Cannoli Dip with Wonton Chips
Pumpkin Cream Cheese Dip Recipe
Equipment
- Hand Mixer OR
- Stand Mixer
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese room temperature (1 brick)
- 1¼ cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup pumpkin puree (about ½ can)
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1½ teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Use a hand or stand mixer to beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, pumpkin puree, heavy cream, pumpkin pie spice, and vanilla extract until smooth. 8 ounces cream cheese, 1¼ cups powdered sugar, 1 cup pumpkin puree, ½ cup heavy cream, 1½ teaspoons pumpkin pie spice , 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Serve with graham crackers, cookies, and apple slices.
Notes
- Keep refrigerated until ready to serve.
Nutrition
By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
I’ve got you covered! I created an easy grocery list filled with all of the essentials. Plus there’s a free printable version that you can take with you to the grocery store. It has everything you need to stock your pantry, your freezer, and your refrigerator.
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What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
So print out our easy grocery list, stock up your pantry and fridge, and you’ll be cooking in no time!
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Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
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I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
