When you need a super easy 5-minute dessert for a fall or autumn event, Pumpkin Cream Cheese dip is perfect! Dig into this pumpkin spice dip recipe with crispy gingersnaps, or choose a healthier route and make pumpkin cream cheese dip for apples.

Closeup view of a gingersnap cookie dipped into homemade pumpkin cream cheese dip

While baked pumpkin desserts like pumpkin pie, pumpkin muffins, and pumpkin cookies are amazing in the fall, sometimes you want a pumpkin-y treat that doesn't need to be cooked or baked. That's where this no-bake pumpkin cream cheese dip really comes in handy!

If you want easy access to pumpkin treats all season long, I recommend that you make up a big batch of my Pumpkin Spice Sryup and keep it in the fridge. It's great for making pumpkin spice lattes, or pouring over pancakes for breakfast!

Why This Pumpkin Cream Cheese Dip Recipe is So Good

Ready in Minutes - It only takes about 5 minutes to whip up this easy pumpkin cream cheese dip. You can eat it right away, but I like it best when it's given a half hour to chill in the fridge first.
Simple, Natural, Inexpensive ingredients - Cream cheese, canned pumpkin, sugar, and spices are all you need to make this dip. You might even have everything you need in your kitchen already! Unlike other similar dips, you don't need any artificial whipped topping to make this, and it's easy to make with vegan cream cheese too.
Make it Ahead - Pumpkin dip will stay fresh for up to 5 days in the fridge, which means that you can make it ahead of time, or make a batch and split it into single servings to pop into lunches for the week.

Tips and Tricks for Making The Best Pumpkin Cream Cheese Dip

Make your pumpkin dip vegan by using your favorite vegan cream cheese. Violife, Kite Hill, or Miyokos plain vegan cream cheeses will all work well here.
Let the cream cheese come to room temperature. If it's not softened, you won't be able to get a really creamy dip.
Be careful when adding powdered sugar - Adding a little bit at a time, and beating it in slowly with the mixer will help you avoid a cloud of powdered sugar in your face!
Be sure to buy pure pumpkin puree. The canned pumpkin pie filling has sugar and spices added to it already, and won't work well in this recipe. Pure canned pumpkin is perfect, but you can make your own pumpkin puree too!
Double the fun by making a batch of Edible Brownie Batter to serve with your pumpkin dessert dip. Both can be enjoyed with the same dipping vessels.
Serve with a variety of dippers to add interest and options. There's a list below to get you started, but I suggest starting with crispy cookies and granny smith apples.

orange creamy pumpkin dip in a bowl, set on a plate of gingersnaps and sliced green apples.

What To Serve with Pumpkin Cream Cheese Dip

You must have tasty dippers to go with this sweet pumpkin-y dip!

I love serving crispy gluten-free gingersnap cookies with pumpkin cream cheese dip. Fresh fruits like apple slices, pear slices, or strawberries are tasty too.

Instead of gingersnaps, try graham crackers, vanilla wafers, or crispy chocolate cookies.

Salty things like pretzels and crackers are also delicious with pumpkin cream cheese dip.

Having a party? Check out some of my easy appetizer recipes! My current favorites include Vegan Jalapeno Poppers, this beautiful Vegetarian Charcuterie Board, and Wild Rice Stuffed Mushrooms. I found this recipe for pumpkin deviled eggs that sounds really interesting too!

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