Name: Pumpkin Cream Cheese Dip
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 1 d 15 min
Yield: 40
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups confectioner's sugar; 1 1/3 cups instant powered milk; 16 oz pumpkin puree; 16 oz. cream cheese (at room temperature); 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice; 3 oz of bourbon

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This recipe for pumpkin cream cheese dip is easy to make and so delicious. The blend of cream cheese with fresh pumpkin puree has a comfort food feel that is perfect for fall!

I am always looking for easy appetizers to serve at parties. This pumpkin dip recipe with cream cheese is a favorite of my party guests.

Do your party guests like creamy dips? So do mine! And since pumpkins are such a big part of fall, this dip incorporates pumpkin puree in a tasty and sweet way.

After all, this is the season of nonstop pumpkins!

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Fall flavors are the stars in this crowd-pleasing, make-ahead Pumpkin Cream Cheese Dip.

A generous dash of bourbon also adds a fun boozy flavor to the dip that will get guests feeling in a party mood.

Making this pumpkin cream cheese dip.

We are right in the middle of the holiday season which lasts for three months each year. And entertaining is a huge part of this holiday season.

This dip is perfect for both Thanksgiving and Halloween parties and has a creamy cheesecake-like texture that is so tasty and delicious.

Ingredients

To make this cheesecake dip recipe, you’ll need the following ingredients:

confectioner’s sugar – to add sweetness
instant powdered milk – to give the dip a nice thickness and silky smoothness
fresh pumpkin puree – You can use canned but fresh is very easy to make.
cream cheese – for a thick creamy texture
pumpkin pie spice – for a hint of Thanksgiving to come
and bourbon – just because!

Preparation of the pumpkin cream cheese dip

The dip is super easy to make. Start by sifting the powdered sugar with the instant milk and pumpkin pie spice to make the sweet and savory base of the dip.

Whip the cream cheese until it is soft and fluffy and add the bourbon. Stir into the cream cheese and beat till combined and then add to the sugar mixture.

The pumpkin cheesecake dip is best if refrigerated for at least 24 hours so that the flavors develop.

I often ask my fans on Facebook to tell me about their favorite entertaining recipes. This recipe was submitted by a page fan, Diamond Victoria. Thanks for submitting it, Diamond!

I really enjoyed making the dip to test it and was delighted that my Halloween party guests loved it as much as I did!

Ideas for serving this pumpkin dip for cookies

This easy pumpkin dip recipe can be served with any crackers you have on hand, but the sweetness of the dip is ideal to be served with sweeter items like crackers and wafers, too.

You could even serve this dip in a tiered serving bowl that gives your guests an option of dipping items.

Some great serving ideas are:

Hazelnut log cookies
Granny Smith apple slices
Cinnamon wafers
Graham crackers
Vanilla Wafers
Gingersnap cookies
Lemon Wafer cookies
Animal Crackers
Mini cookies, and so many more options!

Another fun way to use this pumpkin dip is to fill mini phyllo cups and sprinkle with pumpkin pie spice. Another great party appetizer. (also see my BBQ phyllo cup appetizers for a fun bite to take to summer parties.)

Tasting this creamy pumpkin pie dip

The flavors of this dip get better with refrigeration, but this can also be made the day before to “firm up.” Before serving, let it sit on the counter for an hour before the party to make it really “dippable.”

I love sweet creamy dips. They are always a hit when I entertain and adding the bourbon to the dip makes it especially popular with my party guests.

Each taste of this yummy dip reminds you of the holidays. It is cheesecake and pumpkin pie all rolled into one creamy dip!

It can also be considered a dessert dip for a sweet after-dinner taste with your favorite cookies or wafers.

Calories in this pumpkin pie dip

This dip has sugar in it but isn’t too bad in the calories department as dips go. A serving size is 2 tablespoons and the calorie count is 40.

If you are following the Weight Watchers diet, the Freestyle points are 2 per serving.

Pin this pumpkin cream cheese dip for later

Would you like a reminder of this easy pumpkin pie dip? Just pin this image to one of your entertaining boards on Pinterest.

Admin note: This post for pumpkin cream cheese dip first appeared on the blog in October of 2013. I have updated the post with all new photos, a printable recipe card and a video for you to enjoy.

Yield: 40 servings