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This easy 5 ingredient Pumpkin Pie Dip recipe has all of the best of fall flavors in a light, fluffy, no bake dessert dip.

The simple combination of warm spices with a cool and creamy base is perfectly delicious for dipping apple slices, cookies, and crackers, spreading on bread or even licking straight from the spoon.

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Healthy Pumpkin Pie Dip

This Pumpkin Dip recipe is packed with nutrients and fiber from pumpkin puree (potassium, vitamin A and iron) and is full of fall flavor.

With nothing to cook and less than 10 minutes needed, it’s an easy recipe that you can whip up whenever you want pumpkin pie without the crust. 

Our easy pumpkin pie dip with cool whip begins by beating together a cream cheese and powdered sugar base, made super light and fluffy before adding pumpkin and spice and finally folding in cool whip.

It tastes like creamy pumpkin pie filling prepared in a fluffy dip form!

Why We Love This Pumpkin Pie Spice Dip Recipe

  • Quick and easy to make in 10 minutes.
  • Only uses 5 gluten-free ingredients.
  • Faster and more fun than making an entire pie.
  • Tiny bit of tang from the cream cheese is the perfect contrast to the sweet Cool Whip.
  • Tastes like a pumpkin cheesecake dip without the crust.
  • Pumpkin is a true superfood that’s loaded with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, and has so many health benefits.
  • Perfect appetizer or dessert dip to bring to Halloween parties, Thanksgiving gatherings, or Friendsgiving feasts.

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dipping crackers into the pumpkin pie dip

Ingredients

  • Cream cheese
  • Powdered sugar: You can also use a packet of instant vanilla pudding instead of the powdered sugar.
  • Pumpkin puree: Make sure to use a canned pumpkin puree and not pumpkin pie filling or pumpkin pie mix.
  • Pumpkin spice
  • Whipped topping or cool whip: You can use a homemade whipped cream if you prefer.

Substitutions and Additions

  • Delicious Dippers: Fill your charcuterie board with apple slices, shortbread cookies, molasses cookies, graham crackers, vanilla wafer cookies, ginger snaps, pretzels, or any of your other favorite finger foods.
  • Spice Swap: Instead of using pumpkin pie spice, you can mix together cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves for a homemade version.
  • Prepare As A Parfait: For a pretty presentation, you can layer this dip in individual glasses or a large glass trifle bowl with cookies, graham crackers, cool whip, or pieces of pound cake in between.
  • Prepare As A Pie: Fill a premade graham cracker crust or a baked pie crust with this pumpkin pie dip. It makes a delicious cold pie filling!
  • Mixing bowl
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer
  • Rubber spatula

How to Make Pumpkin Pie Dip

  1. Prepare The Pumpkin Dip: Whip together the cream cheese and powdered sugar. Add the pumpkin puree and pumpkin spice, whip until combined and then fold in the whipped topping.
  2. Chill: Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
  3. Serve: Serve with your favorite dippers and enjoy!
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Tip From Our Recipe Developer

  • Pumpkin dips can be served with any of your favorite dippers, like cookies, pretzels, graham crackers, sliced apples, or eaten with a spoon!
  • Make sure your cream cheese is softened to room temperature.
  • To make the dip extra fluffy, make sure to beat together the cream cheese and powdered sugar for at least 1-2 minutes.
  • Do not overmix the cool whip.

Storage

  • To Store: Store your pumpkin dip with cream cheese in the refrigerator for up to 5 days in an airtight container.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Why does this recipe use cream cheese in its base?

The cream cheese in this recipe helps balance the sweetness of the powdered sugar and whipped topping. Plus, it adds a cheesecake-like tang and makes it extra rich and creamy.

can I make this recipe with homemade whipped cream?

I like to use Cool Whip or a tub of whipped topping for this recipe for a few reasons. First, it is very convenient and saves me time in the kitchen. Also, Cool Whip is more stable than real whipped cream, which begins to deflate after a few hours. When made with Cool Whip, this pumpkin pie dip remains light and fluffy for days in the fridge, making it the perfect make-ahead treat.

can I make my own pumpkin puree?

Yes, you can easily make your own pumpkin puree when fresh pumpkins are in season. Cut up one small sugar pumpkin, remove the seeds, and bake the pumpkin pieces at 375° F for one hour on a large baking pan covered with foil. Once soft, remove the pumpkin from the oven and allow the pieces to cool. Place pumpkin in a food processor and purée until smooth.

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4.82 from 27 votes
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Pumpkin Pie Dip

Author — Jennifer Fishkind
Serves — 8
Pumpkin Pie Dip is quick and easy to make in 10 minutes using only 5 ingredients. Filled with fall spices, it tastes like creamy pumpkin pie filling in the form of a delicious dip for dunking your favorite finger foods.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz cream cheese room temperature
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • ½ cup pumpkin puree
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin spice
  • 1½ cups whipped topping cool whip
  • sliced apples, shortbread cookies, molasses cookies, graham crackers, creme filled wafers (Optional dippers)

Instructions
 

  • In a medium sized mixing bowl, whip together the cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth and creamy.
  • Add the pumpkin puree and pumpkin spice, whip until fully incorporated.
  • Using a rubber spatula, fold in the whipped topping.
  • Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
  • Serve with your favorite dippers, enjoy.

Jenn’s Notes

Storage:
Store your pumpkin dip with cream cheese in the refrigerator for up to 5 days in an airtight container.
Tips:
  • Pumpkin dips can be served with any of your favorite dippers, like cookies, pretzels, graham crackers, sliced apples, or eaten with a spoon!
  • Make sure your cream cheese is softened to room temperature.
  • To make the dip extra fluffy, make sure to beat together the cream cheese and powdered sugar for at least 1-2 minutes.
    Do not overmix the cool whip.

Nutrition Info

Calories: 126kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 210mg | Potassium: 127mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 2409IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 115mg | Iron: 0.3mg
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  6. You mentioned that pudding mix can be substituted for powdered sugar. What size of the box would be recommended? Also, can a person use the sugar-free instant pudding?

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  9. 5 stars
    Hi there just saw the recipes for the pumpkin pie dip and fell in love with 😍 it can’t wait too make it for my grandkids this weekend thank you so much really appreciate it.

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