This easy Philadelphia cream cheese pumpkin dip comes together literally in minutes and uses simple ingredients. Serve it up as a quick no-bake fall dessert or crowd-pleaser for Halloween and Thanksgiving!
Philadelphia Pumpkin Dip
This pumpkin cream cheese dip is an absolute sweet treat and so easy to whip up. It’s packed with your yum fall flavors and has a luscious, fluffy texture.
Just grab a few pantry staples, blend them up, and dig in. It doesn’t get much easier (or tastier) than this pumpkin pie dip!
It’s a delicious no-bake dessert to serve with cookies, apples, pretzels, and more!
We love to serve the dip up as a fall dessert, but it’s honestly great for any occasion. Think game day, Halloween party, Thanksgiving dessert.
Topped with some marshmallow cream and cinnamon, this dip is sure to be your kid’s new favorite treat and the star of your next gathering.
If you love sweet, creamy dips, try our condensed milk fruit dip, blueberry cream cheese, and this pumpkin dip with ginger snaps next!
Reasons to love Philadelphia cream cheese pumpkin dip
- Taste: If you like pumpkin pie, you definitely LOVE this pumpkin dip recipe with cream cheese. It’s full of delicious pumpkin and warming spices. Yum!
- Texture: And there’s the super creamy, fluffy texture that just melts in your mouth. Just perfect for crispy, juice apple slices or chewy cookies!
- Ease: Fall baking is amazing, but sometimes you need something quick and easy. This cream cheese and pumpkin recipe fits the bill with just 5 minutes prep time.
Ingredients
Cream cheese and pumpkin? It couldn’t be a better combination! Here’s everything you need to make the recipe. Please see the recipe card below for exact ingredient measurements.
- Cream cheese makes the dip rich and creamy. You want to soften the cream cheese before use.
- Pumpkin: Make sure to use pure canned pumpkin, not pumpkin pie filling.
- Marshmallow crème gives the dip an incredibly fluffy texture and a sweet, marshmallow-like aroma that goes beautifully with the pumpkin and spices. Feel free to substitute marshmallow fluff.
- Vanilla extract: The aroma of vanilla pairs deliciously with pumpkin and cream cheese.
- Ground cinnamon is great for adding warmth and coziness to the recipe.
- Ground ginger adds a subtle heat to the dip that cuts through the sweetness.
How to make Philadelphia cream cheese pumpkin dip
In just 3 simple steps, you have the most delicious pumpkin-flavored cream cheese. Here is what to do:
1. Blend
Place the softened cream cheese, marshmallow crème, canned pumpkin, vanilla extract, and spice into a blender or food processor.
Pulse a couple of times until the ingredients are well combined and smooth.
2. Refrigerate
Transfer the mixture to a serving bowl and cover tightly with plastic wrap.
Put the pumpkin dip in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
3. Serve
If desired, decorate your dip with an extra tablespoon of marshmallow crème on top and a sprinkle of ground cinnamon.
Serve the dip with an assortment of cookies and cut-up fresh fruit. Enjoy!
Tips
- How to soften cream cheese: Put the cream cheese out on the counter about 30 minutes to an hour before use. If you’re short on time, place the completely unwrapped cream cheese on a microwave-safe plate and Microwave on high for 10 to 15 seconds or until softened.
- Adjust the seasoning: Feel free to add more or extra spices to adjust the taste to your liking. I often add 2 teaspoons of pumpkin pie spice instead of cinnamon and ginger for the ultimate fall taste.
- More servings: As written, the recipe yields about 16 to 20 servings. If you need more servings, simply double the ingredient amounts.
Variations
You can add many fun mix-ins that make a great addition to this delicious Philadelphia cream cheese pumpkin dip. So get creative and explore different flavors! I have some ideas for inspiration:
- Nuts: For a little crunch, add 1/2 cup chopped peanuts, pecans, walnuts, or almonds. You can even roast them for an extra crunchy texture.
- Chocolate chips: Stir in 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips. White, milk, and semisweet chocolate will add a delicious twist to this pumpkin cream cheese spread.
- Cookies: Take your pumpkin dip to the next level by crumbling up your favorite cookies and sprinkling them on top. Gingersnaps, graham crackers, or even Oreos, graham crackers are sure to be tasty.
- Candy: Add some decadence and stir in some candy. Think snickers, heath toffee bits, or M&M’s as toppings. The possibilities are endless.
Serving suggestions
To get your imagination going, here are some of our favorite dippers that taste delicious with this easy pumpkin cream cheese dip.
- Cookies are a fun treat with this dip. Graham crackers, vanilla wafers, and chocolate chip cookies are classics. Ginger cookies double up on the fall flavor. Or swerve it up with some of these oatmeal chocolate cookies for a truly delicious pairing!
- Fresh fruit is a tasty choice for dipping into this yummy pumpkin spread! We like apples with a good balance of sweet and tart, such as Granny Smith or Pink Lady.
- Charcuterie board: Place a cup of this pumpkin cream cheese dip on a charcuterie board to complement a grouping of sweet cookies, pears, strawberries, marshmallows, and mini pretzels. Great for Halloween and Thanksgiving parties!
- Drinks: Enjoy the dip with seasonal drinks like mulled apple cider, pumpkin spice latte, pumpkin spice milk, or apple cider mocktails for the ultimate fall experience.
Make-ahead & storage
Make pumpkin dip ahead of time
This recipe is great for making ahead and stores well. For the best taste, make it up to 24 hours in advance and store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
Store Philadelphia pumpkin dip
Keep leftovers in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days.
Can you freeze pumpkin cream cheese dip?
You should be able to freeze this pumpkin pie dip cream cheese for up to 3 months without losing quality in flavor or texture!
- Freeze: Place pumpkin dip in a freezer bag, pushing as much air as possible out before sealing.
- Defrost: Thaw in the fridge overnight.
- Tip: If the water from the pumpkin seems to have separated from the other ingredients, process or whisk the dip again before serving.
More easy pumpkin recipes
Looking for more ways to enjoy delicious pumpkin this fall? Here are some of our other favorite pumpkin recipes that your whole family will love!
- Pumpkin Parfaits
- Ultra Easy Pumpkin Pie Squares
- Pumpkin Muffins with Spice Cake Mix
- Libby’s Pumpkin Cookies
- Pumpkin Cranberry Bread
- Pumpkin Pudding
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Philadelphia Pumpkin Dip Recipe
This easy Philadelphia cream cheese pumpkin dip comes together literally in minutes and uses simple ingredients. Serve it up as a quick no-bake fall dessert or crowd-pleaser for Halloween and Thanksgiving!
Ingredients
- 1 pkg. (8 oz / 225 g) Philadelphia cream cheese, softened
- 1 jar (7 oz / 200 g) marshmallow crème (or fluff)
- 1/2 cup / 115 g / 4 oz canned pumpkin
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp ground ginger
Instructions
- Blend. Place the softened cream cheese, marshmallow crème, canned pumpkin, vanilla extract, and spice into a blender or food processor. Pulse a couple of times until the ingredients are well combined and smooth.
- Refrigerate. Transfer the mixture to a serving bowl and cover tightly with plastic wrap. Put the pumpkin dip in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
Tip: You can prepare the dip up to 24 hours ahead of time and store it chilled. - Serve. If desired, decorate your dip with an extra tablespoon of marshmallow crème on top and a sprinkle of ground cinnamon. Serve the dip with an assortment of cookies and cut-up fresh fruit. Enjoy!
Notes
Tips
- How to soften cream cheese: Put the cream cheese out on the counter about 30 minutes to an hour before use. If you’re short on time, place the completely unwrapped cream cheese on a microwave-safe plate and Microwave on high for 10 to 15 seconds or until softened.
- Adjust the seasoning: Feel free to add more or extra spices to adjust the taste to your liking. I often add 2 teaspoons of pumpkin pie spice instead of cinnamon and ginger for the ultimate fall taste.
- More servings: As written, the recipe yields about 16 to 20 servings. If you need more servings, simply double the ingredient amounts.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 20 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 8Total Fat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 5mgCarbohydrates: 1gFiber: 0gSugar: 0gProtein: 0g
