Creamy, Delicious Pumpkin Pie Dip
This creamy pumpkin pie dip blends cream cheese with warm fall spices, giving you all the flavors of classic pumpkin pie in a party-ready treat.
A Perfect Fall Dessert for Pumpkin Lovers
If there’s one thing I look forward to every fall season, it’s pumpkin recipes. Between pumpkin bread, a nice, warm pumpkin spice latte, and good ol’ pumpkin pie, there’s no shortage of ways to enjoy that classic flavor. But when you want something quick and creamy, nothing compares to Pumpkin Pie Dip!
It tastes almost like our Pumpkin Cream Cheese Pie, sweet, spiced, and velvety smooth, but without the oven or the wait. With just a handful of simple ingredients, you’ll have a creamy pumpkin pie dip that’s perfect for dipping gingersnaps, apple slices, or even vanilla wafer cookies.
It’s so good that you can make it for low-key fall gatherings, Halloween parties, or Thanksgiving, and it’ll always blend right in!
Ingredients
- Cream cheese, softened
- Confectioner’s sugar
- Canned pumpkin
- Cinnamon
- Ginger
Our Easy Pumpkin Pie Dip Recipe (Step-by-Step)
Step 1: Whip the Cream Cheese
In a large mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese and powdered sugar with a hand mixer or stand mixer until smooth and creamy. This helps avoid lumps later.
Step 2: Add Pumpkin and Spices
Mix in the canned pumpkin puree, ground cinnamon, and ginger. Blend until everything is well combined.
Step 3: Chill & Serve
Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Chilling helps the flavors mingle together and makes the dip extra refreshing.
That’s it! Three easy steps to what’ll be the best part of that fall meal!
What to Serve with Pumpkin Pie Dip
One of the best parts of this recipe is choosing your dippers. A few good options include:
- Gingersnap cookies (a classic!)
- Apple slices or caramel apple slices
- Vanilla wafers or vanilla wafer cookies
- Cinnamon graham crackers
- Biscoff cookies
More than a dip: Spread it over toast, bagels, or muffins for a sweet morning treat, or layer it with crushed cookies and whipped cream to make a quick trifle. You can even spoon it into mini cups and top with granola for a fall-inspired parfait, if you’re feelin’ fancy!
Basically, if it pairs well with pumpkin spice, it’s fair game.
Scaling the Recipe
If you’re making this Pumpkin Pie Dip for more than just a few people, it’s super easy to double (or even triple) the recipe! Just keep the ratios the same and mix everything in a large bowl or stand mixer so it blends evenly. One batch makes about 4 servings, so for a holiday party or potluck, go ahead and scale up.
Just remember that this dip disappears quickly, so making extra is never a bad idea!
Frequently Asked Questions
It’s best to stick with canned pumpkin puree. Pumpkin pie filling is already sweetened and spiced, which can make your dip too heavy.
Can I make this dip ahead of time?
Yes! In fact, it tastes even better after chilling for a few hours. Just keep it in the fridge in an airtight container until serving.
What’s the best way to make this dip extra fluffy?
Fold in Cool Whip or whipped heavy cream. It adds airiness and makes it taste almost like pumpkin mousse.
How long does pumpkin pie dip last?
Stored properly, it’ll keep in the fridge for 2–3 days. Just give it a quick stir before serving.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 2 cups confectioner’s sugar
- 15 ounce can pumpkin
- 1 +1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ginger
Instructions
- In large bowl, beat cream cheese and confectioner’s sugar until creamy.
- Add pumpkin, cinnamon, and ginger.
- Beat until well blended. Cover and chill until ready to serve.
I didn’t realize I had the recipe for this sitting on my shelf in your recipe book! It sounds delicious and looks really cute with the gingerbread boys! I appreciate your encouragement to give and the reminder that it can look so different from person to person. Thanks!
Went to the Dollar Tree this morning and filled a shoe box for Operation Christmas Child with so many good people out of work that is that is an easy way to help a child have a Merry Christmas.
By the way the dip looks Great!
Hey Christy,
I know another way in the past that was giving. “Santa For Seniors.”
I still have left over paper if we decide to do that again!
And you were such a help with that! Last year and this year, things just got so hard for people that I’ve gone back to doing that on my own. I still have a goal of expanding it though!
Can’t wait to try the pumpkin pie dip. We have a program where I work that helps underprivileged children at a near buy school. One year we carried a trunk load of toys to this single mother who worked at a near by grocery store. Her boss allowed her to bring out grocery carts to put all the presents in because she did not own a car. She was so overwhelmed with such giving that she cried, and cried which of course made me and my co-worker cry right along with her as we all hugged each other. That has been many years ago and I have never forgot it! It was an amazing blessing that still warms my hear to this day. Never stop giving to others in need, you may find yourself in need one day.
This dip sounds delicious! Great post..so many in need.
I am sitting here just crying, that story just touched my heart. It is so true. One of my fondest memories is we had taken up gifts for a shelter for abused children there was this 16 year old, we got him a stereo deck. He opened it and jumped up and hugged us, my heart flowed over with joy just seeing the happiness on his face. That has been20 years ago and I never forgot it, God gave me that very moment to realize how blessed I am. Every Christmas I smile reminded of that day, we didn’t do it for praise, just wanted those children to know they were so special to someone. I think we at times take for granted the goodness that God shows to us every day.
Yum! This dip looks GREAT. And it just so happens that I have some folks coming over for the Seminoles game this weekend … 🙂
Regarding the giving portion of your post, I couldn’t agree more with all of the above. It does my heart good to give, to share love and kindness with others in whatever fashion I can. And that’s what life’s really all about, isn’t it? To live well and love lots.
Sounds great! At least now we know why you were looking for gingerbread men recently!
I found ’em!! lol I looked everywhere except the places y’all suggested. As soon as I asked, folks started telling me they’d seen them at Wal Mart and so I finally went and sure enough, right as I walked in!