Five Ingredients or Less
This pumpkin spice dip reminds me so much of the very first recipe I ever made entirely on my own. It was a five ingredient apple dip from a cookbook my mom was gifted called “Five Ingredients or Less”. The book was full of recipes that, you guessed it, were five ingredients or less. Everything in there was meant to be simple and whipped up in no time. As a book-obsessed child with a curiosity for cooking, I remember sitting at our kitchen table and reading through each page of that book. I found the apple dip recipe, brought it over to my mom, and asked if I could make it. She was very supportive my desire to make the dish on my own and added the ingredients to next week’s shopping list.
Once the ingredients were brought, I set myself up at the kitchen counter and whipped together my masterpiece. I believe I had some assistance with slicing an apple (no knives allowed for the nine-year-old), dug into my creation, and was so proud of myself. I’d created a dessert that was completely new to me with ingredients I’d seen all the time. I spent the next few days eating my apple dip after dinner. This recipe was absolutely the first step to me being comfortable in the kitchen.
The Supplies
Pumpkin Spice Dip Ingredients
To make this cream cheese pumpkin spice dip, you’ll need the following ingredients:
- Cream cheese
- Brown sugar
- Granulated sugar
- Vanilla extract
- Pumpkin pie spice
For the exact ingredient amounts, check out the recipe card at the bottom of this page.
Equipment
In order to make this pumpkin spice dessert dip, you’ll need the following pieces of equipment:
The Recipe Details
In true “five ingredients or less” fashion, this recipe is incredibly easy to make. The ingredients for this recipe are pantry staples, making this a perfect snack or dessert to whip up for friends, family, or a cozy night in.
The directions are equally as simple as buying the ingredients. First, let the cream cheese soften at room temperature in a large mixing bowl. Then add the sugars, vanilla extract, and pumpkin pie spice to the bowl. I recommend using an electric handheld mixer, but you can definitely do this by hand or in a stand-mixer using the whisk attachment. I like this dip to feel really fluffy, so I stand there for a while and really get some air mixed in to the cream cheese make it that much lighter.
This pumpkin spice dessert dip is best served with apple slices and pretzels, but get creative! It would taste great with vanilla wafer cookies, graham crackers, or crushed ice cream cones.
If you make this pumpkin spice dip, be sure to leave a comment or give this recipe a rating – I can’t wait to hear how it goes. As always, tag me on Instagram, TikTok, or Facebook in your photos. It makes me feel like we’re getting to cook together!
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Pumpkin Spice Dessert Dip
Description
A simple, pumpkin spiced dip easily whipped up for your next get together. It's sweet, tangy, and just spicy enough to perfectly serve at your next Fall party.
Ingredients
Instructions
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In a large bowl, add the cream cheese, brown sugar, sugar, vanilla extract, and the pumpkin pie spice. For the pumpkin pie spice, start with 1 teaspoon and add more to taste.
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Using an electric hand mixer, mix the ingredients together, starting at a low speed and increasing the speed until all of the ingredients are whipped together. About 2-4 minutes depending on how fluffy you’d like the dip to be. The longer you leave the mixer on, the more air you’ll incorporate, making it a lighter, airier dip.
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Transfer the mixture to a serving bowl and sprinkle a little extra pumpkin pie spice on the top.
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Serve with apple slices, pretzels, or any fruit or cookie you love and enjoy!
