Pumpkin Dip is a delicious and easy 4 ingredient dessert to serve this fall. This simple creamy pumpkin dip recipe is perfect for parties, potlucks, or a cozy night in. The rich pumpkin flavor is balanced perfectly with sweet pudding and a hint of spice.
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Why this Easy Pumpkin Dip Recipe is a Keeper
This Pumpkin Dip with cool whip recipe works because it is one of those perfect foods that you can in a hurry. You usually have all the ingredients right in your pantry. Furthermore, it tastes so decadent that your guests won’t know that it only took minutes.
These are a few of my favorite dip recipes for parties.
- Delicious Flavor: The dish tastes amazing and is a hit every time.
- Consistent Results: The recipe turns out well every time you make it.
- Great for Beginner Cooks: It’s super easy for both beginner and experienced cooks. And everyone loves this cream cheese dip.
What can I use for dippers for this pumpkin cheesecake dip?
Serve with your favorite dippers alongside the dip like graham crackers, vanilla wafers, ginger snaps, apple slices, or pretzels. They are perfect for dipping.
Ingredient Notes to Make Pumpkin Dip
This super easy pumpkin dip is a quick 4 ingredient dessert featuring:
- Used Canned Pumpkin Puree: You can make your own or buy your favorite store bought variety canned pumpkin.
- Cool Whip: You can use any variety that you like, including extra creamy.
See the recipe card below for a complete list of the ingredients with measurements.
Prep Ahead Suggestions for Pumpkin Pie Dip
- Make the Dip: Prepare the dip in advance and store in the fridge. You may need to beat again until smooth and creamy.
- Prepare your dippers: Fruit such as sliced apples, Cookies etc
Common Mistake for Pumpkin Dip
A common mistake in making pumpkin dip is overmixing. This can result in a grainy texture and a less smooth consistency.
How to Make Delicious Pumpkin Dessert Dip
If you like pumpkin pie then you’ll love this pumpkin fluff dip recipe. Perfect for game day as it takes simple ingredients.
These are the basic steps for making pumpkin pie dip recipe. Refer to the full, printable recipe card below for detailed instructions.
1. In a Large Bowl
First, in a large bowl add the pumpkin, spices and vanilla pudding mix with a hand mixer or stand mixer on medium speed until well combined. Then fold in the cool whip until nice and smooth. Chill for at least 30 minutes until ready to serve.
How to Store and Use Leftover Pumpkin Fluff Dip
This simple to make recipe is easy to store and use in so many ways, including topping for pumpkin cupcakes etc.
- Storing: Store in an airtight container in the fridge and ready to serve.
- Using Leftovers: You can be super creative with this pure pumpkin dip. Try using as a topping for pancakes, pumpkin muffins, pumpkin bread or bagels.
Variations and Substitutions for the Perfect Fall Dip
There are many ways that you can enhance this fall favorite. Here are a few of my favorites:
- Top the Dip Ingredients: Add nuts such as crushed pecans, walnuts or powdered sugar on top of this delicious recipe.
- Pudding: Use different flavors of pudding such as cheesecake pudding mix.
- Spices: Use ground cinnamon or clove in place of pumpkin pie spice. Or a dash of vanilla extract.
- Pumpkin Cream Cheese Dip: Try using cream cheese such and make a pumpkin cream cheese party dip.
Recipe FAQs and Reader Interactions
The texture of the dip may change with freezing and thawing but it is sill delicious.
Freeze in Portions: Freeze the dip in small portions, such as in an ice cube tray or muffin tin. This will allow you to thaw only the amount you need.
Freeze for Up to 3 Months: The dip can be frozen for up to 3 months if stored in an airtight container.
Thawing: To thaw, transfer the frozen portions to the refrigerator overnight.
Canned pumpkin pie filling is different then pumpkin puree and is not the same and could not be used in this dip.
This favorite fall dip can be a real crowd-pleaser but if you need something less sweet try and use a sugar free cool whip and sugar free pudding.
Expert Tips for Making this Favorite Pumpkin Recipe
- This Recipe Can be Doubled: This is a great recipe for a crowd. Simply increase the ingredients proportionately.
- Pie Crust Chips: Get Store bought pie crust. cut into chips, sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar and bake.
- Cheese it Up: No Cool Whip. Try whipping up some cream cheese or mascarpone with the other ingredients and serve.
- Low Calorie: Use a low calorie or fat free pudding and whipped topping.
- Sprinkles: Use Halloween sprinkles or candies to enhance your Halloween Party.
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Ingredients
- 15 ounces pumpkin, 1 can
- 5 ounces instant vanilla pudding, 1 box
- 1 teaspoon Pumpkin Pie Spice
- 16 ounces Whipped topping, thawed
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine pumpkin, pudding mix and pumpkin pie spice.
- Fold in thawed whipped topping.
- Serve with graham crackers or vanilla wafers.
Christina’s Notes
- This Recipe Can be Doubled: This is a great recipe for a crowd. Simply increase the ingredients proportionately.
- Pie Crust Chips: Get Store bought pie crust. cut into chips, sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar and bake.
- Cheese it Up: No Cool Whip. Try whipping up some cream cheese or mascarpone with the other ingredients and serve.
- Low Calorie: Use a low calorie or fat free pudding and whipped topping.
- Scale the recipe: Simply adjust the serving size in the recipe card and the ingredients will update automatically.
- Make your own All Purpose Seasoning: When a recipe calls for All Purpose Seasoning, you can use my homemade All Purpose Seasoning recipe or substitute salt and pepper to taste.
- Meat doneness: I always use a meat thermometer to test for doneness when cooking meat.
- Use unsalted butter: I use unsalted butter so I can control the salt level in the recipe.
- Preheat the oven: Unless otherwise noted, always preheat your oven before baking.
For more helpful information about this recipe, such as variations, substitutions and other pro-tips, check out the blog post.
is this pure pumpkin or pie mix
It is pure pumpkin puree.