Fluffy Pumpkin Dip
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Additional Time
30 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
315 kcal
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Course
Dessert, Condiments
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Cuisine
American
Fluffy Pumpkin Dip
Description
This dip is made by beating cream cheese and powdered sugar until light and airy, then stirring in pumpkin puree and spices like ground ginger and pumpkin pie spice or cinnamon for seasonal flavor. Finally, whipped topping is gently folded in to maintain the dip’s light, fluffy texture.
The result is a smooth, sweet, and mildly spiced dip with the characteristic warm flavors of pumpkin pie. It holds its shape well and offers a creamy mouthfeel that contrasts nicely with the crisp sweetness of apple slices or the crunch of graham crackers served alongside.
The dip is easy to prepare ahead and chill, which allows the flavors to meld. It suits dessert tables, casual gatherings, or as a tasty snack during the fall months.
Successful preparation depends on thoroughly beating the cream cheese for smoothness and maintaining the lightness by careful folding of the whipped topping.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1 ⅓ cups powdered sugar
- ⅔ cup pumpkin puree
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¾ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice or cinnamon
- 1 ⅓ cups whipped topping
Instructions
- Beat cream cheese and powdered sugar with a hand mixer on medium until light and fluffy. Stir in pumpkin and spices.
- Gently fold in whipped topping. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Serve with sliced apples or graham crackers.
Notes
- Use a hand mixer to beat the cream cheese and sugar thoroughly for best smooth and fluffy texture.
- Store any leftover dip in an airtight container in the refrigerator and consume within 5 days.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 315 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 315 | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 38g | 13% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 47mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 152mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 140mg | 3% |
| Sugar | 36g | 72% |
| Vitamin A | 5350IU | 107% |
| Vitamin C | 1.3mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 63mg | 6% |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.