Description
Creamy whipped pumpkin dip promises autumn’s warmest embrace with spices dancing through silky smooth cream cheese. Crisp apple slices and gingersnap cookies become perfect companions for this irresistible seasonal treat you’ll want to savor at every gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 15 ounces (425 grams) pumpkin puree
- 8 ounces (227 grams) cool whip
Dairy Ingredients:
- 4 ounces (113 grams) whipped cream cheese
- 3.4 ounces (96 grams) instant vanilla pudding
Instructions
- In a spacious mixing bowl, combine the pumpkin puree with dry vanilla pudding mix, ensuring a smooth and even consistency.
- Incorporate the whipped cream cheese, gently blending to create a rich and creamy texture.
- Sprinkle in the aromatic pumpkin spice, stirring thoroughly to distribute the warm, seasonal flavors throughout the mixture.
- Carefully fold the Cool Whip into the pumpkin base, using gentle, sweeping motions to maintain the light and airy structure.
- Transfer the whipped dip to a serving bowl, creating an inviting presentation.
- Accompany the dip with a selection of crisp apple slices and your favorite cookies for delightful dipping.
- Chill briefly before serving to allow the flavors to meld and the dip to set to the perfect consistency.
Notes
- Boost flavor by gently toasting pumpkin pie spice in a dry skillet before mixing, which releases deeper, richer aromatics.
- For a lighter version, swap full-fat cream cheese with low-fat or Greek yogurt to reduce calories without sacrificing creamy texture.
- Enhance dip’s stability by chilling in refrigerator for 30 minutes before serving, allowing ingredients to meld and thicken naturally.
- Create gluten-free option by using certified gluten-free vanilla pudding mix and serving with gluten-free graham crackers or apple slices.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg