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This Pumpkin Fruit Dip is light, fluffy, and perfectly spiced. It’s everything you love about fall desserts in a quick, no-bake recipe. Made with pumpkin puree, cream cheese, and whipped cream, it’s a simple make-ahead dip that pairs beautifully with apples, pears, and graham crackers.
This recipe is especially good as a Thanksgiving appetizer. You can also wow the kids by making Thanksgiving Turkey Pretzel Treats.
Krissy’s Notes
The first time I ever tried a fruit dip was before Thanksgiving one year when my sister-in-law brought a cheesecake fruit dip over. I remember sneaking spoonfuls when no one was looking because it was just that good. Ever since, I’ve been hooked.
A few years later, I decided to give it a fall twist, and that’s how this pumpkin fruit dip was born. It’s smooth, lightly sweetened, and full of pumpkin spice flavor. My kids love it as an after-school snack, and it’s also a crowd favorite for holiday gatherings.
If you love this recipe, you’ll also enjoy my Peanut Butter Fruit Dip, Chocolate Fruit Dip, and Cranberry Fruit Dip.
What You’ll Need To Make It
The full recipe is in the card below, but here’s what makes this dip so irresistible:
Pumpkin puree: The star ingredient that adds flavor, color, and creaminess. It’s the same kind of pumpkin puree you use when you make classic pumpkin pie.
Cream cheese: Makes the dip rich and tangy.
Whipped cream: Adds a light, airy texture.
Brown sugar: Gives a subtle caramel sweetness.
Pumpkin pie spice: Brings all the cozy fall flavor together.
How to Make Pumpkin Fruit Dip
The complete instructions are below, but here’s the quick overview:
- Whip the cream. Beat until soft peaks form and set aside.
- Beat the cream cheese. Mix until smooth and fluffy.
- Add flavor. Stir in pumpkin puree, brown sugar, and pumpkin pie spice.
- Combine. Fold in the whipped cream until light and creamy.
- Serve. Garnish with a sprinkle of pumpkin pie spice or chopped pumpkin seeds.
Serve with sliced apples, pears, waffle sticks, or graham crackers for dipping and watch it disappear fast.
Make Ahead and Storage
To make ahead: Prepare up to 24 hours in advance and refrigerate until ready to serve. The flavors meld beautifully overnight.
How to store: Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Stir gently before serving.
To freeze: This dip isn’t ideal for freezing because the texture changes once thawed.
Learn From Me
After making this more times than I can count, here’s what I’ve learned:
- Use real pumpkin puree, not pie mix. The flavor is cleaner and less sweet.
- Chill before serving. It sets up beautifully after an hour in the fridge.
- Serve with variety. Apples are classic, but pretzels, gingersnaps, or graham crackers are amazing too.
Frequently Asked Questions
This is a super easy recipe, but occasionally I get a few questions.
You can use reduced-fat cream cheese and whipped topping instead of heavy cream if you prefer, but I almost always recommend using full fat ingredients.
Absolutely! It’s super easy to roast a pumpkin. Just be sure to drain it well so the dip isn’t watery.
I stick with firm fall fruits like crisp apples and sliced pears that aren’t too ripe. They pair perfectly with the pumpkin flavor. I save things like berries for other types of fruit dips.
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Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 8 ounces heavy cream
- 1 cup pumpkin puree canned or fresh
- 4 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- raw pumpkin seeds if desired
Instructions
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, whip 8 ounces heavy cream until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Transfer whipped cream to a separate bowl. In empty stand mixer bowl, beat 8 ounces cream cheese with paddle attachment on medium speed until it is light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes. Scrape sides. Add heavy cream and repeat until well combined. Scrape sides again.
- In the bowl the whipped cream was in, combine 1 cup pumpkin puree, 4 tablespoons brown sugar, and 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice. Stir until thoroughly mixed. Add pumpkin mixture to stand mixing bowl and mix on low to medium speed until well combined. Scrape and mix on more time.
- Serve with sliced fruit for dipping and roughly chopped raw pumpkin seeds and a dusting of pumpkin pie spice as garnish.
- Recipe can be easily halved, if needed.
Notes
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Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
I could eat this with a spoon, it’s so fantastic!
Super tasty simple to make dip that is perfect for the fall! Thank you!
Love! I have never heard of pumpkin fruit dip until now!
Okay, this sounds so tasty! Saving the recipe!
This is delicious and perfect for the fall! I love how easy it is to make. I added graham crackers to my fruit spread, and it was a great addition for the dip.