Indulge in the flavors of fall with this fluffy and delicious whipped pumpkin dip. Made with creamy pumpkin puree, sweet maple syrup, warm spices, and a touch of cream cheese, this dip is perfect for parties, holidays, or simply enjoying as a sweet treat. Serve with graham crackers, apple slices, or cinnamon pita chips for an irresistible autumn dessert. With just a few simple steps, you can whip up this flavorful dip in no time.
Ingredients
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- Pinch of salt
- Graham crackers, apple slices, or cinnamon pita chips for serving
Directions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, powdered sugar, maple syrup, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt.
- Using an electric mixer, beat the mixture until smooth and well combined.
- Add the pumpkin puree to the cream cheese mixture and continue to beat until light and fluffy.
- Transfer the whipped pumpkin dip to a serving dish and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Serve chilled with graham crackers, apple slices, or cinnamon pita chips.
Interesting Facts
Pumpkin is a good source of fiber and vitamin A.
The use of cream cheese in this dip adds a tangy and creamy texture to balance the sweetness of the pumpkin and maple syrup.
This recipe can easily be doubled or tripled to serve a larger crowd.