Description
Harvest season sparkles with this creamy Pumpkin Dip, blending warm spices and silky pumpkin puree into a luscious autumn treat. Graceful and simple, you’ll love serving this irresistible appetizer that celebrates fall’s rich flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 can (15 ounces/425 grams) pumpkin puree
- 1 package (8 ounces/226 grams) cream cheese
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) powdered sugar
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon ground ginger
- 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 0.25 teaspoon ground cloves
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- Soften cream cheese at room temperature for easy blending.
- Whip cream cheese in a medium bowl until velvety and free of lumps.
- Incorporate canned pumpkin, gradually adding powdered sugar and warm autumn spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
- Blend ingredients thoroughly, ensuring a uniform, silky texture without streaks.
- Gently fold in vanilla extract, creating a rich, aromatic mixture.
- Cover the dip and refrigerate for minimum 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld and develop depth.
- Before serving, give the dip a quick stir to redistribute ingredients.
- Present chilled, accompanied by crisp graham crackers, freshly sliced apples, or spicy ginger snaps for delightful dipping.
Notes
- Soften cream cheese at room temperature for easier mixing and smoother texture.
- Use freshly ground spices for more intense and vibrant flavor profile.
- Adjust sweetness by gradually adding powdered sugar and tasting as you mix.
- Swap graham crackers with gluten-free alternatives like rice crackers for dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 135 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 125 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg