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★ Why You’ll Love this Recipe ★
Easy, Whipped Pumpkin Dip in Minutes
You’re going to love how quick and simple this pumpkin dip is to make—just five ingredients! It’s light, fluffy, and perfectly spiced for fall.
Choose Your Dippers
This creamy dip pairs deliciously with Nilla wafers, crisp apple slices, or even salty pretzels for that sweet and savory combo everyone loves.
A Fun Fall Favorite for Any Occasion
Serve it as a kid-friendly after-school snack, an appetizer at your next fall gathering, or as a cozy treat before Thanksgiving dinner. It’s also a hit at tailgates and Halloween parties!
Celebrate All Things Pumpkin Spice
Pumpkin everything might seem over the top—but fall is short, and there’s so much to enjoy! From flannel shirts and foliage to corn mazes and cozy snacks, this dip is just another fun way to savor the season.
Serve it along with...
Try thus whipped pumpkin dip along with Creamy Turkey Pumpkin Chili and Buffalo Chicken Totchos for a fall gathering. Try a Tootsie Roll Shot and Pumpkin Bundt Cake for an extra special treat.
★ Ingredients You'll Need ★
All you need is 5 ingredients with the option to add cream cheese.
- Pumpkin puree. You can find this in a can and did you know it's actually quite healthy? Lots of vitamin A! You'll also get some vitamin C, fiber, protein and calcium all while being low in fat too.
- Pumpkin spice. Just a pinch is all you need to bring the pumpkin puree to life. This classic blend of spices gives this dip a wonderful flavor and smell. What even is fall without pumpkin spice, right?
- Cool Whip. This is what give this dip its fluffy texture.
- Vanilla Instant pudding mix. Just the powder. This enhances the flavor, sweetens the pumpkin puree and adds a smooth texture.
- Cream cheese. Optional. In or out, your call. I like to use whipped cream cheese as it's easier to blend in with the other ingredients.
Not a fan of cheesecake? No problem. Just leave out the cream cheese.
If you love cheesecake, stir in the cream cheese for a cheesecake-like flavor.
★ How to Make this Recipe ★
This pumpkin dip is easy to whip up. No cooking required!
- Add pumpkin puree to large bowl.
- Mix in pudding mix, whipped cream cheese and pumpkin spice.
- Add Cool Whip.
- Fold to combine.
- Arrange dippers on a platter.
- Serve pumpkin dip along side dippers.
Simple as that!
★ Tips & FAQs ★
This creamy, not-too-sweet dip has just the right touch of pumpkin spice. Cool Whip and pudding mellow the flavor, while cream cheese gives it a rich, cheesecake-like twist. If you love pumpkin pie or PSLs, you’ll be hooked!
Once the dip is ready, just pick your favorite dippers! Vanilla wafers, graham crackers, granola bars, or even ginger snaps all pair well. Pretzels are perfect too—especially with the cheesecake version—for that sweet and salty combo. Or set out a mix of cookies and fruit for a fun taste test!
Turn this dip into party-friendly finger food! Make mini pumpkin fluff sandwiches with vanilla wafers and dip the edges in sprinkles. It’s perfect for kids—no double-dipping! Prep ahead or let them roll their own for a fun, easy activity.
Yes, pumpkin is healthy—it's low in calories and rich in fiber, vitamin A, vitamin C, and antioxidants. Just watch how it's prepared, as added sugar and fat in desserts can lessen the benefits.
★ More Pumpkin Recipes ★
More easy fall recipes:
- Caramel Apple Crumb Cake
- Candy Apples
- Witch Brewed Apple Cider
- Butterfinger Bundt Cake
- Crescent Roll Apple Dumplings
- Apple Cinnamon Bundt Cake
This recipe for whipped pumpkin dip was featured on South Your Mouth!
Whipped Pumpkin Dip
Equipment
Ingredients
- 15 oz pumpkin puree (canned)
- 3.4 oz instant vanilla pudding
- 4 oz whipped cream cheese (optional)
- 8 oz cool whip
Spices
- 1 pinch pumpkin spice more or less to taste
Serve With
- Nilla wafers, sliced apples and/or graham crackers
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Instructions
- Mix together pumpkin, vanilla pudding mix (just the powder), whipped cream cheese (optional) and pumpkin spice.
- Fold in Cool Whip and serve with your choice of cookie and/or apples to dip.
Notes
- Chill before serving or serve immediately.
- In place of pumpkin spice you can use a blend of cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger and allspice.
Dee says
I use butterscotch pudding mix and it gives it a kind of maple flavor! It's delicious!
Angela G. says
That sounds amazing, thanks for sharing!
Kadie says
Could I serve this in an actual pumpkin? Or do you think it would change the flavor? I have a work pot luck and think it would be so cute to have it in a pumpkin 🎃
Angela G. says
Hi Kadie! Yes, you can definitely serve this dip in a pumpkin! Hollow out the pumpkin, clean out all the seeds and pat the inside dry with a paper towel to prevent any juices from seeping into the dip so the flavor isn't affected.
Marlene Brauchle says
to keep the same fluffy consistency and still get the cream-cheesy flavor, substitute CHEESECAKE PUDDING MIX for the VANILLA PUDDING MIX. 🙂 You're welcome
Joy Weber Huttenburg says
I'm not a pumpkin pie fan but this dip is wonderful. Not a drop left after our Halloween party. I dipped with Nilla Wafers, Graham Crackers, and Ginger Snaps. Yum
Betsy says
I'm debating on adding the cream cheese. I imagine it makes the dip creamy instead of fluffy? How does it change the taste?
Angela G. says
Hi Betsy, without the cream cheese, this will taste more like whipped cream with the flavor of pumpkin. Adding the cream cheese makes it less fluffy and more cheesecake-like with a rich, more cheesy flavor. I like it both ways, but if you're a cheesecake lover, then adding cream cheese is the way to go. My son does not like cream cheese in things so I leave it out for him. You could always split the dip then add cream cheese to half and see which you like better. Thanks for asking — great question!
Amelia Hansen says
Super delicious, my girls loved it with graham crackers! Instead of using canned puree, I attempted to make my own. Unfortunately I knocked my pan on the floor and the puree got everywhere, so I resorted to using canned anyway. The dip turned out fine, and my floor refinishers are coming tomorrow to repair the scratch, so no harm no foul! I'd love to know if anyone does try it with homemade puree though...
Christina says
Hmmm. Not what I expected. I felt it was missing something! Maybe I’ll add a package of cream cheese next time.
Angela G. says
Hi Christina, I appreciate the feedback. The dip is light and fluffy. You could definitely mix in cream cheese and I think it would taste great. It would be more rich if that's what you're looking for.
Rebekah says
Can I make this the night before? If so, how do you store it?
Angela G. says
Yes you can. Cover with plastic wrap and store in the fridge. You may need to give it a stir before serving.