Description
This pumpkin dip with Maple Spice Swirl is a simple, family-friendly dessert. It features a light, creamy texture and is bursting with fall flavor, perfect for potlucks or cozy nights.
Ingredients
- 15 oz canned pumpkin puree
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 8 oz Cool Whip, thawed
- 2 Tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice blend
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 0.125 tsp salt
Instructions
- Prep Ingredients: Ensure cream cheese is very soft (leave on the counter for 30 minutes) and Cool Whip is completely thawed for smooth mixing.
- Mix Cream Base: In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese with an electric mixer until light and smooth (about 2 minutes). Add pumpkin, powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt. Mix until well combined and creamy, scraping down the bowl often.
- Fold in Cool Whip: Gently fold in the thawed Cool Whip with a spatula until no white streaks remain and the mixture is uniformly orange. Do not overmix to retain fluffiness.
- Make Maple Spice Swirl: In a small bowl, combine maple syrup and a dash of pumpkin pie spice, stirring until well blended.
- Swirl and Chill: Pour the pumpkin dip into your serving bowl. Drizzle the maple spice mixture over the top and gently swirl with a knife or skewer for a marbled effect. Cover tightly and chill for at least 30 minutes for flavors to meld and the dip to firm slightly.
Notes
For a dairy-free option, use vegan cream cheese and coconut whipped topping. Adjust powdered sugar to taste, or use sugar-free maple syrup for a lower-sugar version. If you do not have pumpkin pie spice, use ground cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and a pinch of cloves. To avoid a runny dip, chill briefly if it appears too thin after folding in Cool Whip.
- Prep Time: 16 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 0.25 cup (60 g)
- Calories: 210 calories
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg