Pumpkin Pie Dip (with Video)
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A fun 3-ingredient dessert dip, this 3-ingredient Pumpkin Pie Dip is so simple to make – kids can make it! A delicious way to enjoy all of the flavors of pumpkin pie with a fraction of the effort.
Pumpkin Pie Dip Recipe
Ella is the big pumpkin fan in our house. We just got back from the grocery store and she snuck not one but THREE giant cans of pumpkin puree into the cart.
(Apparently, she has plans for each and every one.)
She loves getting to bake and cook whenever possible, and considering she’s the one who is most likely to eat the pumpkin desserts, I love when we can create a delicious recipe for her to whip up independently.
This pumpkin pie dip only uses 3 or 4 ingredients, and is super light and flavourful – like a crustless pumpkin pie a la mode.
We love serving our pumpkin pie dip with vanilla wafers, but it would also be delicious with chocolate cookies, pretzels, graham crackers, apple slices or lady finger biscuits. You can also serve it as a parfait with layers of crushed cookies or pretzels.
Most recently, Ella made this recipe for a playdate and was so proud to serve it to her guests. It’s a great party recipe because it can be made a couple days in advance and the taste just gets better as it sets up in the fridge. As long as your guests are pumpkin fans, this pumpkin pie dip is sure to be a hit!
The optional cream cheese in this recipe can be added to make the dip richer, thicker and a bit tangy. Leaving out the cream cheese allows for a light dip that is more pumpkin-forward in flavor.
For a protein-rich pumpkin pie dip, swap out the whipped topping/Cool Whip for Greek yogurt. The dip will be less sweet and more tangy, but still delicious.
This pumpkin pie dip is best enjoyed within one week of making. I personally find that the flavor intensifies after at least a day of refrigerating so it’s a great recipe to make in advance if you’re planning to serve it for a party or at Thanksgiving.
Can you freeze this pumpkin pie dip? Personally, I don’t recommend it as the texture will change after freezing, if you do use the cream cheese it can become grainy and without the cream cheese it will become slightly watery, but it will still be flavorful.
More Pumpkin Desserts:
- Magical Pumpkin Cake
- Pumpkin Hot Chocolate
- Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
- No-Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake
- Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting
- Baked Pumpkin Donuts with Crunchy Vanilla Glaze
- Pumpkin Pie Turnovers from my kids’ cooking site In the Kids’ Kitchen
- Instant Pot Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bundt Cake from In the Kids’ Kitchen
Check out our quick recipe video to see how to make your own pumpkin pie dip – and then don’t forget to scroll down to grab your free printable recipe card:
Ingredients for Pumpkin Pie Dip
- Whipped Topping
- Canned Pumpkin
- Pumpkin Pie Spice <–check out our homemade pumpkin pie spice here
- Cream cheese, optional
Scroll down to the printable recipe card for full measurements.
Tip: adding cream cheese makes this a richer, more indulgent dip – but is not necessary to make a delicious dessert dip.
Kitchen Tools You May Find Helpful
- Mixing bowl
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Electric mixer <– this is a great hand mixer if you don’t want to make the investment into a stand mixer
How to Make 3-ingredient Pumpkin Pie Dip
If using cream cheese, place in the bowl first and beat to make it smooth before adding other ingredients.
Combine all ingredients in a large mixing bowl, beating until well-combined and fluffy.
Taste and adjust the seasoning to personal preferences.
Serve with vanilla cookies for dipping.
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Pumpkin Pie Dip
A delicious 3-ingredient pumpkin pie dip perfect for dipping vanilla wafers, this pumpkin pie dip is an easy fall dessert for parties
Ingredients
- 2 cups whipped topping
- 1 cup canned pumpkin
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 8 oz cream cheese, optional
Instructions
- If using cream cheese, place in the bowl first and beat to make it smooth before adding other ingredients.
- Combine all ingredients in a large mixing bowl, beating until well-combined and fluffy.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning to personal preferences.
- Serve with vanilla cookies for dipping.
Notes
Adding cream cheese makes this a richer, more indulgent dip - but is not necessary to make a delicious dessert dip.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
16Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 85Total Fat: 7gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 14mgSodium: 48mgCarbohydrates: 4gFiber: 0gSugar: 3gProtein: 1g
Sugar, Spice and Glitter uses an auto-generate nutrition calculator. Nutrition information isn’t always accurate unless analyzed in a scientific lab, so these should be considered more of a guideline than medical information.
This light and fluffy pumpkin pie dip is perfect for a fall treat, whether for company or a quick dessert for your pumpkin-loving family members.
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Original image from 2018:
I hope it tastes exactly as wonderful.
I hope you enjoy it!
Very delicious and attractive dessert. I will learn to make this dish. Thanks for sharing!=
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Pumpkin pie is my fave. Trying this.
I hope you love it! Let me know if you have any questions when making this recipe.
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A big thank you for sharing the detailed and easy to understand recipe. I love it!
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This Pumpkin Pie Dip sounds absolutely perfect! I love that it’s a simple 3-ingredient recipe that kids can easily make. Your daughter Ella’s passion for pumpkin puree is so fun – it’s great she can whip up this delicious treat independently. Can’t wait to try it myself!
I hope you do! Thanks for stopping by!
What a fantastic idea for a quick dessert! I love that this 3-ingredient Pumpkin Pie Dip is so simple kids can make it independently. Ella’s enthusiasm for pumpkin, even sneaking those three cans into the cart, is adorable! Such a clever way to enjoy pumpkin pie flavors with minimal effort.
Aw, thank you – I hope you got to try out this recipe for yourself. Thanks for stopping by!
“What a brilliant idea! Thank you for sharing the Pumpkin Pie Dip recipe—it’s the ultimate easy, festive dessert for the season.”
This sounds like such a fun and easy recipe! I love that it’s only 3 ingredients and something kids can whip up. Ella’s story about sneaking those pumpkin cans is adorable, and it’s great she can make this delicious dip independently. Perfect for pumpkin lovers!
What a brilliant idea for fall parties! The fact that kids can make this themselves makes it even more special. I’m definitely trying this for our next gathering, and I’ll probably use Polaroid AI Photo Generator to create some cute pumpkin-themed polaroids to decorate the dessert table.
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This pumpkin pie dip from Sugar Spice and Glitter is the ultimate fall crowd-pleaser—creamy, spiced, and packed with all the cozy flavors of pumpkin pie, but no baking required! I couldn’t believe how easy it is to throw together: just whisk together cream cheese, pumpkin puree, powdered sugar, and those iconic warm spices (cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger—yes, all the good stuff!) and chill. The texture is perfectly smooth and dreamy, not too thick or runny, and the balance of sweet and spicy is spot-on—no artificial aftertaste, just pure pumpkin goodness. I served it with graham crackers, apple slices, and pretzels for a party, and it was gone in 15 minutes flat! Even the non-pumpkin lovers were going back for more, saying it tastes like a bite of autumn in a bowl. It’s become my go-to for potlucks, game nights, and even lazy weekend snacking—so versatile and delicious.
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