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.
Thanks so much for all you do. I have to say that I really needed to read this on giving today. Times are tough and I never realized that I should be cheerful that I am giving my time at church to help make necklaces for the Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes. From now on I will be happy because of the things I can do, no matter how small. And thank you for this recipe, can’t wait to try it.
A good treat for my family, look delicious for such I will try it. Thanks, Christy.
I’m going to double the recipe and send it (and gingersnaps and apples) to the Band Festival this weekend for the Hospitality Room. 🙂
Yes I have thought about what you are talking about today…..I was in the gas line when we lived in
Huntsville some years ago. We are in E. TN the past 18 years. I filled all my jars with half runner green beans & tomatoes this year. Have always done this with the help of what my parents in my youth. Some pickled squash also, as per your suggestion I am going to pour out the water I have
in storage & prepare the jars with bleach & fill again. Loved your radio program especially the
‘Bug aid bag thanks i’ll be listening.
one more statement I read the other night it said “you would be surprised what peroxide would do for your health that even doctors don’t know” I will be drying/canning apples soon.
I took this dip to a number of events during the Christmas season last year. I stocked up on the Archway gingerbread boys and it was a great combo!
Christy I am not much of a cook so I just want to tell you how much I appreciate your photos and step by step instructions, in other words, how you “dumb it down” for those of us who don’t share your culinary talents. Seeing the photos makes me think, ‘hey, I can’t do that!’. Your chocolate cobbler photo recipe post several years ago inspired me to try it for my kids to have Christmas morning and oh my goodness how we all loved it. Now that my kids are older they are health conscious and rarely eat sweets but my daughter loves everything pumpkin and I just bet if I make this she’ll force herself to try it. 🙂
Thanks Christy!
Christy, I made this for my husband for our Christmas Eve gathering. He doesn’t like the typical sweets such as sugar cookies, fudge, etc.
He LOVED this, and was so excited that I made something especially for him.
Thanks for sharing!
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A church I attended did ANGEL TREE what a blessing it was. then a few years after my grandchildren were to receive gifts from them. A double blessing! Shoe Box , did that one too. Now I buy all year long. Retail therapy!!!
Often I send a bulk box to use as fillers for items that can’t be sent. WHAT A BLESSING!!!
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