Pumpkin Dip is a creamy, spice-filled dip that pairs well with gingersnaps, apple slices, graham crackers, and more. The perfect Fall treat!
Pumpkin Dip
Pumpkin Dip, with its creamy cool texture and spicy sweet flavor, is the very best fall treat! My sister-in-law, Paige made this dip when we were visiting for Thanksgiving one year and we could not get enough of it! Now it’s a staple at our house during the autumn holidays. It’s different than most fall treats; light, cool and creamy instead of heavy like a pumpkin pie. We love serving it at holiday buffets with a big platter of ginger snap cookies or shortbread cookies. This dip is something unique that everyone is excited to try and it’s always the first thing to go at a party.
Suggestions for Making Pumpkin Dip
- This Pumpkin Dip is best served super cold. You’ll need to refrigerate this dip for at least an hour before serving. This gives the flavors a chance to blend.
- Letting the dip sit overnight in the fridge is even better. This is a nice party food to make ahead of time and store in the refrigerator until your guests come over. It’ll stay nice and fresh in the fridge for up to three days.
- You can use lower fat cream cheese to cut down calories but steer clear of complete fat free varieties. It’s just not as creamy and smooth as fuller fat options. Everything in moderation, right?
- To get everything super creamy with zero lumps, I recommend letting the cream cheese reach room temperature before blending. Whip it up alone until nice and smooth. Then add the rest of the ingredients. It’s worth taking the extra time to get this dip as fluffy and silky as possible.
What to Dip?
- The best cookies to serve with this Pumpkin Dip are Ginger Thins. You can order them on Amazon. You can also find Ginger Thins at IKEA and at Trader Joes. They are a larger, flower-shaped cookie with a smooth texture. I believe the Trader Joes cookies are called Cookie Thins Triple Ginger.
- If you are serving this dip during the Christmas season, it is also fun to serve with homemade Gingerbread Cookies. I would recommend not decorating them, and just using the cookies in the gingerbread man shape.
- Traditional Ginger Snaps also work great and can be found at your local grocery store. Familiar brands that make a Ginger Snap cookie are Stauffers, Nabisco, Newman’s Own, and Trader Joes.
- Nilla Wafers are also super yummy in this dip.
- If you want to go for a little healthier snack to dip, try apple slices. I like to use green apples like Granny Smith because I like the tart apple with the sweet dip. You could also dunk some banana slices in as well!
- The most recent time I made this dip, I used Butter Waffle Cookies and Cinnamon Grahams from Trader Joes. They were both delish!
More Fall Pumpkin Treats
When temps dip below 90, I want to make all the pumpkin things! Here are some of our very favorite pumpkin recipes for this, our favorite season of all!
- Pumpkin Drop Cookies – With only 3 ingredients, these cookies are quick and easy to make.
- Pumpkin Steamers – This pumpkin drink with warm you on a cold, autumn day. The drink is rich and creamy with flavors of pumpkin, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
- Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Coffee Cake – This delicious coffee cake has a cream cheese layer and crumb topping that is out of this world. It’s perfect for a breakfast, brunch, snack, or dessert.
- Pumpkin Cheesecake Mousse Cups – A smooth and creamy mousse that is simple to make, but looks elegant and tastes heavenly!
- Pumpkin Cobbler – This is a traditional fall dessert at our house. You’ll love the creamy pumpkin pie like layer topped with a crunchy, buttery, crust. It is incredible served warm with homemade whipped topping or vanilla ice cream.
How to Make Pumpkin Dip
Pumpkin Dip is a creamy, spice-filled dip that pairs well with gingersnaps, apple slices, graham crackers, and more. The perfect Fall treat!
Serves: 8
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 cups pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cups sour cream
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 teaspoon ginger
Instructions
- Mix together all the ingredients until smooth. Refrigerate for at least one hour before serving.
- Serve with ginger snaps, gingerbread cookies, apple slices, shortbread cookies, Nilla Wafers, and/or banana slices.
Nutrition
Calories: 256kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 39mg | Sodium: 105mg | Potassium: 121mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 32g | Vitamin A: 5075IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 62mg | Iron: 1mg
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Jen says
Loving all the fun dipping options! This will be perfect for our Halloween spooky movie night. Thanks!
Betsy says
So good and easy! Love this addition to the party table. It’s like pumpkin pie…but in a dippable form! Delicious!
Lisalia says
YUM! We made it this afternoon for a family game get-together. And dipped stroop waffles (from Costco) in this dip. HEAVEN!!
Brook Howe says
This is a Christmas goodie for me, which is great because it just extends pumpkin longer after Thanksgiving! It’s a divine dip!
Kathryn says
The instructions should read: whip the cream cheese until smooth and fluffy. Add the powdered sugar and whip until smooth. Add Sour cream and the spices and blend. Blend in the pumpkin purée a little at a time until desired consistency is reached. If you just put it all in a bowl together and mix, it can be lumpy and runny.
Erin says
Such a fun dip! We love pumpkin in the fall and this is perfect!
Lauren Kelly says
This was a huge hit with my kids! Thank you!
Valentina says
This pumpkin dip is the best fall dessert recipe!
Jennie Duncan says
We served with graham crackers! My kids pick and it was amazing!
Valerie says
This is a perfect recipe for fall entertaining and family movie night or game night. It sounds delicious, I could go for some right now.
Bhawana says
pumpkin dip looks lip-smacking, I can smell out from my screen. a perfect party starter in upcoming festivals.
Molly Kumar says
This pumpkin dip was sooo good. We made it and served for our party.
Whitney says
My goodness this dip is fantastic! I love it paired with the ginger cookies. I think it will be a favorite this Fall!
Christina says
What a quick and easy recipe! It tastes just like fall! This was the perfect addition to my weekend.
Quirky Jessi says
I made pumpkin pie muffins this morning because we're still craving and enjoying the spices from Thanksgiving. This is next on my list….great idea to put them with ginger snaps. Better yet, I have some in the freezer already….this dish is already half made now, ha.