If you're looking for a simple fall dessert that can also be the centerpiece of a Halloween party, try this Pumpkin Dip. Made with cream cheese, canned pumpkin, and pumpkin pie spice, it's smooth, tasty, and full of fall flavors. Spread it on a plate, add chocolate chips in the shape of a Jack-O'-Lantern, and you have a fun and yummy dip for your fall gathering.
This is one of those easy dessert recipes that comes together with simple ingredients and no baking required - the best pumpkin dip to serve with cookies, graham crackers, or even apple slices.
Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Simple & quick - Just a few simple ingredients and a hand mixer are all you need.
- Creamy pumpkin dip - The combination of cream cheese, marshmallow cream, and Cool Whip creates the perfect fluffy dip.
- Easy to decorate - Decorate with chocolate chips to look like a pumpkin Jack-O'-Lantern!
- Easy pumpkin dip recipe - No oven, no fuss, just chill and serve.
- Perfect for parties - Great for Halloween parties - you can get creative with the dippers!
What You Need to Make Pumpkin Dip
- cream cheese, softened (or reduced-fat cream cheese if preferred)
- light brown sugar
- canned pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
- vanilla extract
- pumpkin pie spice (or ground cinnamon + ground nutmeg + ground ginger)
- marshmallow cream
- cool whip
- chocolate chips (for decoration)
- graham crackers, gingersnap cookies, vanilla wafers, or apple slices for dipping
How to Make Pumpkin Dip
- In a large mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese with a hand mixer or electric mixer until smooth.
- Add brown sugar and mix about 30 seconds until incorporated.
- Mix in pumpkin pie spice and vanilla extract.
- Add marshmallow creme and mix until combined.
- On low speed, mix in the pumpkin purée until smooth.
- Fold in the cool whip gently to keep the dip fluffy.
- Spread dip onto a circular serving dish or platter.
- Decorate: Use chocolate chips to make a Jack-O'-Lantern face - triangle nose, triangle eyes, square mouth, and a cluster at the top for the stem.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving for the best smooth texture.
Quick Tips
- Use pure pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling - for the right pumpkin flavor.
- For more spice, add extra ground cinnamon or pumpkin spice.
- Try adding a drizzle of maple syrup or a sprinkle of powdered sugar for sweetness.
- Serve with your favorite dippers: cinnamon graham crackers, vanilla wafers, gingersnap cookies, or even green apples. The dipper options are endless!
- For variety, fold in mini chocolate chips or swap in Greek yogurt for part of the cream cheese to lighten it up.
Storage
- Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.
- Stir before serving again to restore a smooth consistency.
- Avoid freezing, as it will lose its fluffy dip texture.
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📖 Recipe
Pumpkin Dip
Equipment
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese - softened
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 1 cup canned pumpkin purée
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- 7 ounces marshmallow creme
- 4 ounces cool whip
- ½ cup chocolate chips
- Graham crackers - cookies, or apple slices for serving
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese with a hand mixer until smooth.
- Add brown sugar and mix until incorporated.
- Mix in pumpkin pie spice and vanilla extract.
- Add marshmallow cream and mix until smooth.
- On low speed, beat in pumpkin purée.
- Fold in Cool Whip until creamy and fluffy.
- Spread into a circular serving dish and decorate with chocolate chips to form a Jack-O'-Lantern face.
- Refrigerate 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Storage: Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days. Stir before serving again.
- Use pure pumpkin, not pumpkin pie filling - they are not the same.
- Serve with your favorite dippers: cinnamon graham crackers, vanilla wafers, gingersnap cookies, or even green apples.
Nutrition
Nutritional information is an estimate based on third-party calculations. Actual values may vary due to ingredients, measurements, and serving sizes.
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