How long it takes: 10 minutes, but allow an hour to chill Equipment you’ll need: electric mixer, mixing bowl Servings: makes 3 cups Then, there’s the naughty one, for grown-ups only. Stir in a couple of spoonfuls of dark rum and WOW. It’s a boozy spin that adds a delicious depth of flavor. I can’t wait to hear which pumpkin dip is your favorite!
Everyone Loves This Pumpkin Dip
Made 2 ways. You decide which version is your favorite! Regular pumpkin pie dip, in all its creamy, flavorful glory, or pumpkin pie dip with a “naughty” twist, made with dark rum. Quick to prepare. The dip is really very easy to make. All it takes is 10 minutes of prep and about an hour in the fridge. It keeps well in the fridge for up to five days. Perfect for snacking. This dip is a perfect fall party snack! It’s easy to pack in lunchboxes, too. While it has a fair amount of sugar, this dip is still a relatively healthy snack, with only 56 calories per serving. Healthy. Did you know that pumpkin is packed with beta-carotene, an important antioxidant? It has lots of minerals and fiber, too, and is low-calorie (Healthline). Enjoy this pumpkin dip recipe as a dip for apples and fruit, and you have double the health benefits.
How To Make Pumpkin Dip
Get out your electric mixer and a large mixing bowl, and let’s make some pumpkin dip: Combine the ingredients. Add all of the ingredients, except the powdered sugar, to your mixing bowl. Blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy, with no lumps of cream cheese. Add powdered sugar. Next, mix in the powdered sugar, one cup at a time. Blend after each addition, scraping down the sides of the bowl with a rubber scraper. The dip should be very smooth. Add rum (optional). If you’re making both versions, remove half the dip and put it into a serving dish. Add the rum to the remaining dip and blend it in thoroughly. Put it into a separate serving dish. Chill. Cover and refrigerate the dip for at least one hour. It thickens slightly when it’s chilled. Serve your chilled pumpkin dip with your choice of dippers. This irresistible sweet dip is perfect for a Halloween party or harvest party and has plenty of pumpkin flavor. Kids and adults love it!
Tips for Success
This dip recipe is pretty much failproof, but a few tips can’t hurt. Keep the following in mind for the best pumpkin dip: Don’t overmeasure. Use a spoon to scoop the powdered sugar into the measuring cup. Much like flour, it tends to compact and if you use your measuring cup to scoop, you may end up with an overly sweet or overly thick dip. Make sure your cream cheese is softened before you begin. If you forget to take it out of the fridge ahead of time, open the package, cut the block into small portions, and spread them out on a plate. It should soften quickly. Label clearly. To keep children safe, if you’re serving both regular and boozy versions of this dip, be sure each version is labeled appropriately so there isn’t any misunderstanding. Store leftovers as soon as possible. Keep in mind that if the dip has sat out on the counter for several hours at a party, you should probably discard any leftovers. See further on for storage details.
Possible Recipe Variations
In place of pumpkin pie spice, use ground cinnamon, nutmeg, or a combination of the two. Different alcohol. Make your boozy pumpkin dip with any alchocol or liqueur you’d like. In place of rum, try bourbon, brandy, or even pumpkin spice liqueur. Make it a savory pumpkin dip. Play around with the ingredients to make a savory dip instead. Leave out the sugar and vanilla, try adding additional yogurt, etc. Not crazy about pumpkin? We also love this easy apple dip (made with cream cheese and peanut butter).
Serving Ideas
Dippers: Maybe the question should be, what wouldn’t you dip in pumpkin dip?! My favorites are apple slices and graham crackers (cinnamon graham crackers are especially good!). Other easy dipper ideas are animal crackers, Nilla wafers, pretzels, and gingersnap cookies. Pairings: This creamy pumpkin dip is like a sneak preview of the holidays when pumpkin pie is the star. It’s delicious next to other party appetizers like pumpkin spice candied walnuts and spiced pecans, or pair it with savory appetizers like bacon wrapped dates or bacon wrapped water chestnuts. Halloween: Have a Halloween party coming up? Jack o’lanterns aren’t the only way to enjoy pumpkins! Pair this pumpkin pie dip with these pumpkin bars decorated with orange and black sprinkles, or pumpkin streusel bread. Enjoy a special beverage like this love potion cocktail or an apple cider mule.
How to Store
Refrigerate: Pumpkin dip will keep covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. If you’re serving it at a party, think about putting only half of the dip out at a time and refreshing the bowl when it gets low. Freeze: This pumpkin pie dip can be frozen in a pinch, though it might impact the taste and texture slightly. Store the dip airtight and freeze it for up to 1 to 2 months. Defrost in the fridge before stirring well and serving. Quick-Start Guide!
