Description
Creamy caramel pumpkin pie cheesecake dip brings autumn’s warmth to dessert tables everywhere. Sweet spices and smooth cream cheese blend perfectly, offering guests a delightful seasonal treat you’ll want to savor with graham crackers or fresh apple slices.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) canned pumpkin puree
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) whipped topping (or whipped cream)
Sweeteners and Flavoring:
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) powdered sugar
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) caramel sauce (plus extra for drizzling)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Spices:
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Vigorously whip cream cheese in a spacious mixing vessel until achieving a silky, luxurious consistency without any lumps.
- Incorporate pumpkin puree, powdered sugar, caramel sauce, vanilla extract, pumpkin pie spice, and ground cinnamon into the cream cheese mixture, blending thoroughly until ingredients harmonize seamlessly.
- Delicately introduce whipped topping, folding gently to maintain an airy, cloud-like texture without deflating the mixture.
- Carefully transfer the decadent dip into an elegant serving bowl, creating an artistic swirl of additional caramel sauce across the surface for visual appeal.
- Refrigerate for approximately 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld and achieve a firmer, more indulgent consistency.
- Present alongside an array of complementary dipping companions: crisp graham crackers, tart apple slices, sweet vanilla wafers, or crunchy pretzels for a delightful textural experience.
- Serve chilled and enjoy the luxurious fusion of autumnal flavors and creamy decadence.
Notes
- Opt for room temperature cream cheese to ensure smooth, lump-free mixing without overbeating.
- Use full-fat cream cheese for richer, more decadent flavor and creamier texture.
- Adjust sweetness by gradually adding powdered sugar and tasting to match personal preference.
- Customize dip for dietary needs by using dairy-free cream cheese or low-fat alternatives.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 205
- Sugar: 21 g
- Sodium: 190 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg