Pumpkin Pie Dip – The Stay At Home Chef

This dip is for pumpkin pie lovers! It’s smooth and creamy and has all the required pumpkin spice flavor. It’s like eating a slice of pumpkin pie, hold the crust, no fork required. It’s perfect for a last-minute dip to bring to a party, potluck, or holiday meal.

Or you could always try your hand at an entire homemade pumpkin pie!

It only takes a handful of ingredients to whip up this tasty little treat. We mix crushed graham crackers directly into the dip so you get the feel of having a pie crust without any actual crust. It’s a sneaky little trick that’s also delicious. Since you already bought a box, you’ll have plenty of graham crackers to use for dipping.

Ingredient Notes

• Cream Cheese: Make sure it’s softened to room temperature so it’ll be easier to work with and make a smooth dip.
• Pumpkin Puree: Be sure to use pure pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling. They are two different things so it can sometimes be confusing.
• Brown Sugar: Brown sugar has molasses in it that gives more of that
• Pumpkin Pie Spice: Use store-bought or make your own homemade.
• Vanilla Extract: Adds a smooth sweetness to round it out.
• Graham Crackers: You’ll crush these up fine and mix them right in to mimic pie crust.

Dipper Ideas

What can you dip into this deliciousness? The choices are endless! Graham crackers are a natural choice since you’ll already have a box on hand. You can also indulge in other cookie options like vanilla wafers, ginger snaps, or even those delicious chocolate wafer cookies. If you like sweet and salty, pretzels are a go-to whether they are rods, sticks, or the twisted kind. Apple slices are a great fresh and fruity option if you want to lighten things up. Any variety of apple should work.

Hand Mixer Alternatives

This recipe uses a hand mixer to make sure your dip is perfectly smooth. A stand mixer or food processor will work too. If you’re mixing by hand, use a sturdy spoon and a little patience. Mash and blend as thoroughly as possible to get the creamiest texture you can.

Crushing Graham Crackers

A good processor is the fastest way to crush graham crackers. If you don’t have one, that’s okay! Place the graham crackers in a resealable plastic bag, press out any extra air, and seal it tightly. Use a rolling pin, can, or heavy pan to crush the crackers by rolling or pressing down on the bag until you get fine crumbs.