Enjoy the creamy, festive goodness of Pumpkin Cheesecake Dip, featuring easy preparation and holiday-flavored options. Try this recipe today!
My go-to no-bake Cheesecake Recipe to bring to a holiday gathering is different dips; they are always quick and easy to throw together and a huge hit. If you enjoy this recipe, be sure to check out Gingerbread Cheesecake Dip and Cherry Cheesecake Dip.
Why You’ll Love This Dessert Dip?
- No bake dessert that is so easy to whip up even the kids could help!
- Perfect for parties all year long because it’s easy to switch up the flavors.
Sabrina’s Pumpkin Cheesecake Dip Recipe
Part Cheesecake, part mousse and part whipped cream, this recipe is actually really easy to make and tastes amazing! Plus I’ve included 10 flavor variations to pumpkin should you be reading this after Thanksgiving and you can’t bear to look at another pumpkin again until Labor Day. Since I was a kid, I have loved the holidays. All the love, cheer, and festivities from holiday parties and get-togethers make the last quarter of the year feel like it lasts ten minutes instead of three months. This recipe brings all the nostalgia into a simple dip that I love to incorporate into the fall season.
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Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese , 1 package, room temperature
- 1/2 cup white sugar , or ¾ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 pinch ground cloves
- 1 pinch ground allspice
- 3/4 cups heavy cream , very cold
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
Instructions
- In a stand mixer beat the heavy cream and 2 tablespoons of powdered sugar until its formed almost hard peaks (2-3 minutes).
- Remove from stand mixer and set aside into another bowl.
- Add the rest of the ingredients into the stand mixer and let it cream until fully combined and you can't taste the granules of sugar.
- Fold half of the whipped cream in gently to lighten the dip before adding the second half.
- The first half will mostly deflate because the weight of the dip is still heavy, but the second half of the whipped cream will make it airy and light.
- Serve with your favorite cookies or fruit for dipping.
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Note from Sabrina
I like to make a little extra that doesn’t get served at the party and keep it in a small container in the freezer. Then when all the guest have finally left, the house is clean and kids to are put to bed, I get it out at eat it like a bowl of ice cream! If I have an extra sweet tooth, I may even crush up some left over cookies and mix them in for the perfect late night sweet treat!
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About this Recipe
Make pumpkin cheesecake dip a party favorite. This recipe is not only simple but also makes a base that you can use to make your favorite cheesecake dip flavor. Pumpkin is my flavor I obsess over in the fall, but really, this recipe is good year-round. Just think, no-bake cheesecake + whipped cream = this bowl of deliciousness. The flavors you choose are up to you; you aren’t baking it, and there isn’t much science involved.
Can this be made ahead of time?
Yes, you can make this ahead before hosting a party for the holidays. Make it the day before and keep it stored in the fridge in an airtight container. When you are ready to serve, scoop it into a festive bowl and add your toppings. Set it out with your variety of dippers. You can also make it to have on hand for whenever you are craving something sweet.
How to Store
- Serve: Because this dish contains dairy, do not leave it out at room temperature for more than 2 hours.
- Store: Keep your dip properly sealed in an airtight container, dip will stay good for up to 4 days in the fridge.
- Freeze: You can keep the dip in the freezer for about 2 weeks. However, if it is frozen for too long, the cream cheese will have a harder time thawing and may change the texture of the dip.
Ideas to Serve
As for what to use for dippers, the list is quite long, but the most popular things have always been graham crackers, chips, cookies, sliced fruit, marshmallows, pretzels, and chocolate bars. Arrange them on a large serving tray with the dip in the middle and assorted dippers all around the edges. It will be fun and delicious!
Frequent Questions
There are a couple reason your dip could be runny. Your cream cheese may be a bit too warm. Take it out of the refrigerator about an hour before making and let it get to room temperate. It could also be from over mixing which causes the whipped cream to deflate.
If your cream cheese is not at room temperature, it may cause your dip to come out lumpy. Mix your cream cheese first to make sure it is smooth and at the right temperature before add in your other ingredients.
Variations
- Note: The base of the dip remains the same. Do not add pumpkin puree or the 5 spices in these alternative flavor profiles.
- Cherry Vanilla: Increase the vanilla from 1 teaspoon to 2 teaspoons and add 1 cup cherry pie filling.
- Chocolate Dipped Strawberry: Add in 1 cup of finely chopped fresh strawberries or ½ cup freeze dried strawberries. Add 3 tablespoons of unsweetened cocoa powder. If you want to be a little extra add in ½ cup mini chocolate chips.
- Chocolate Raspberry: Add one cup of fresh raspberries or ½ cup of raspberry preserves. Add ½ cup of unsweetened cocoa powder.
- Strawberry Lemonade: Add 1 tablespoon of lemon zest and 2-3 tablespoons of lemon juice. One cup of finely diced strawberries or ½ cup of strawberry jam will be perfect to add.
- PB&J: Add ½ cup of creamy peanut butter and ½ cup of strawberry jam.
- Tiramisu Flavor: Dissolve 2 tablespoons of instant espresso powder in hot water. (Or 2-3 tablespoons of cooled brewed espresso.) Let it cool completely before mixing into the cream cheese mixture. Add 1-2 tablespoons of Rum or Kahlúa. Dust the top with a tablespoon of unsweetened cocoa powder before serving.
- Gingerbread: Replace the white sugar with brown sugar. Add in all 5 of the original spices but increase the ground ginger to one teaspoon. Add 2 tablespoons of molasses and a pinch of salt.
- Carmel Vanilla: Replace the white sugar with ⅓ cup brown sugar and increase the vanilla to 2 teaspoons. Add ½ cup of Caramel Sauce.
- Oreo: Mix in 12 crushed Oreos to the creamy dip. You can do some finely crushed and some other barely crushed for a mixed texture dip.
- Nutella: Add in ¾ cup Nutella. Adding ⅓ cup of diced roasted hazelnuts would also be delicious!
- Yogurt: Use greek yogurt instead of cream cheese if you want something a little healthier. Greek yogurt Cheesecake Dip is made pretty much exactly the same way, all you have to do is exchange the cream cheese for yogurt.
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Yay! More pumpkin! This dip looks and sounds so delicious! I am sure that this dip doesn’t last long! I want to make this for an upcoming party that I am heading to this weekend!
I hope you love it J, though with all the amazingness you make I’m honored you’d make something of mine 🙂
That looks amazing. Great pics as well. I am so pinning this!
Thanks for the pin Janice!
This dip looks so delicious and easy to make. I will have to make some for my get together this weekend. I am sure it will be a big hit.
Wonderful, hope you love it.
Wow! As in wow. This all looks delicious and healthy, and also it is easy to make. Im going to try this. So yummy. Thanks for sharing.
My pleasure! I hope you love it!
Oh my gosh this sounds so good. There are so many ways to modify it for different occasions!
YES! I am all about finding something delicious and making 10 versions of it, haha.
You can never go wrong with cheesecake dip. I love the different varieties you have provided. I will be trying these out. Thanks for sharing.
Awesome Stacie, I hope you love it!
This sounds fantabulous. I love pumpkin squares with cream cheese frosting, so I’m sure I’ll love this. It sounds like a great nom nom!
Thanks Stacie! I think you will too 🙂
Wow this sounds pretty wonderful. I would love to give it a try and I love that it can be used with other things besides pumpkin!
Yes! I’m a sucker for all flavors of cheesecake!
Oh I love this so much! Just gimme a spoon – you can keep the cookies and crackers. 😉
Haha thanks Katerina!
Wow! What a great looking and delicious dip! This is so perfect for a harvest party or for the upcoming holidays and thank you for the tips on alternative flavors – great ideas!
Thanks! I love coming up with new versions haha.
I LOVE your pictures, they look SO good! My hubby loves Cheesecake so he would love these dips! Might be fun to make it for him this holiday!
Aww, thank you! That is so sweet of you to say!
I’m the same way – planning an event is usually just as much fun for me as the actual event! I love the sound of this dip…I bet it would be great with green apples or gingersnap cookies for dipping!
Oh heck yes! That would be delicious!
This sounds delicious! I love this time of year when everything’s pumpkin. I’ve never seen pumpkin cheesecake dip before.
Thanks Jennifer!
This dip looks beyond awesome! And I want to try each and every one of those alternatives 🙂 We love dips!
Haha, I can recommend them highly. They were all yummy.
That dip sounds awesome. I think I might make some this weekend.
Thanks Robin!
I’m totally down with the pumpkin, but I LOVE that you gave so many wonderful alternative!!
Thanks Heather!