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Published: Sep 8, 2023 by Meredith · This post may contain affiliate links · 2 Comments

Pumpkin Pie Dip With Cool Whip

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If you’re ready for all-things pumpkin the moment it’s fall, then this pumpkin fluff dip is for you! We’ve thoroughly tested this recipe to provide you the perfect balance of ingredients, and have written out five detailed and easy to follow steps for you to make this in your kitchen too. So grab your favorite dippers (like apple slices, graham crackers, and cookies), and mix up a batch of this fall dessert dip ASAP.

a hand dipping a graham cracker into a serving bowl filled high with pumpkin dip sitting on top of a serving board filled with gingersnaps and graham crackers. the treat is surrounded by an orange linen, pumpkins, and fall leaves.

If you’re like me and the moment it’s “back to school” season, it’s also time to start enjoying all the fall flavors… even if it’s still hot out. This creamy pumpkin dip with cool whip tastes just like pumpkin pie filling, but is served cold (so no need to turn on the oven). Our recipe is flavored with just the right amount of pumpkin pie spice and is made with 100% pure pumpkin puree.

This pumpkin dip recipe will satisfy your fall food cravings and allow you to continue enjoying these warm, in-between summer and fall days! So will this pumpkin spice coffee creamer, pumpkin cream cold brew coffee, and a delicious pumpkin pie protein shake!

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  • Why You’ll Love this Pumpkin Dip with Cream Cheese
  • Pumpkin Cool Whip Dip Ingredients
  • How to Make Pumpkin Dip with Cool Whip
  • Pumpkin Cool Whip Dip Variations
  • Expert Tips for Making Pumpkin Pie Dip with Cool Whip
  • What to Serve with Pumpkin Cool Whip Dip
  • How to Store Pumpkin Cool Whip Dip
  • FAQs
  • Love This Recipe? You May Also Enjoy
  • Pumpkin Dip Recipe With Cool Whip

Why You’ll Love this Pumpkin Dip with Cream Cheese

Quick and easy. This easy 4-step pumpkin fluff dip recipe is made with a handful of ingredients and comes together in practically no time at all! 

Perfect texture. Pumpkin pie dip is smooth and creamy, yet also light and airy. Dippers like graham crackers and cookies give each bite the perfect amount of crunch! My all-time favorite is pumpkin dip with Ginger Snaps!  

Satisfies your pumpkin spice cravings. Packed with pumpkin pie spice blend and pumpkin puree, it’s sure to get you in the fall spirit! 

Great for parties. Pumpkin dip can be made ahead of time and is the perfect appetizer or dessert for fall festivals, Oktoberfest, Halloween parties, and Thanksgiving.

Pumpkin Cool Whip Dip Ingredients

ingredients needed to make pumpkin dip with cool whip.
  • Pumpkin puree. 100% pure pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling) serves as the base of the dip, adds lots of pumpkiny flavor, and gives the pumpkin pie dip a smooth and creamy texture. 
  • Cream cheese. An 8-ounce block of softened cream cheese adds to the rich and creamy texture and gives it a pumpkin cheesecake dip-like flavor. Some recipes call for instant vanilla pudding, but I think cream cheese gives the dip a luscious, velvety texture! 
  • Vanilla extract. A teaspoon of pure vanilla extract enhances the flavor of the dip.
  • Pumpkin pie spice. Pumpkin pie spice blends usually contain a mixture of ground cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, allspice, and occasionally, black pepper. This warming blend gives the pumpkin pie dip that nostalgic fall flavor we all crave!  
  • Cinnamon. An additional ½ teaspoon of ground cinnamon is added for even more seasonal flavor!  
  • Powdered sugar. Powdered sugar (confectioners or icing sugar) sweetens the dip and mixes in smoothly. I don’t recommend using granulated sugar because it will not mix well and will make the dip grainy. 
  • Whipped topping. Whipped topping (Cool Whip) adds a light and airy texture to the pumpkin dip and a hint of extra sweetness. Just don’t forget to take it out of the freezer to thaw! 

See the recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and measurements.

Helpful Equipment

The only kitchen equipment needed is a large mixing bowl, hand mixer, and silicone bowl scraper! 

How to Make Pumpkin Dip with Cool Whip

process shot showing how to make pumpkin dip. softened cream cheese and pumpkin puree are being whipped together with a hand mixer.

Add the pumpkin puree and cream cheese to a medium-sized mixing bowl. Blend with a hand mixer until no lumps remain, scraping down the sides of the bowl with a rubber scraper as needed. 

process shot showing how to make pumpkin dip. all ingredients (except the cool whip) are being blended together with a hand mixer.

Add in the vanilla extract, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, and powdered sugar. Mix until well combined.

process shot showing how to make pumpkin dip. the thawed cool whip is being gently folded into the rest of the ingredients.

Fold in the whipped topping until the texture is uniform. 

a large mixing bowl filled with freshly mixed pumpkin pie dip.

Refrigerate the Pumpkin Pie Dip until you’re ready to serve! I like to serve the dip with graham crackers, ginger snaps, and apple slices.  

Pumpkin Cool Whip Dip Variations

  • Use canned pumpkin or homemade pumpkin puree. As long as you’re using 100% pure pumpkin puree, it doesn’t matter whether it comes from a can or if it’s made from scratch!
  • Make your own pumpkin pie spice blend. While having a bottle of store-bought pumpkin pie spice blend on hand is convenient, feel free to mix up your own if you’d like! This Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice Blend recipe is one of the best!    
  • Use homemade whipped cream. Homemade whipped cream is a common substitute for store-bought whipped topping. It’s easily made by whipping heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form. 
  • Add toppings. Garnish the dip with yummy toppings like cinnamon, powdered sugar, mini chocolate chips, or fall-themed sprinkles. 

Possible Dietary Restrictions?

This Pumpkin Dip with Cool Whip recipe is vegetarian and gluten free, as written. With a couple of easy substitutions, it can be dairy free and vegan, too!

  • To make this into a dairy free and vegan pumpkin dip, substitute the cream cheese and cool whip with dairy free alternatives. The taste and texture may change slightly depending on your choice of dairy-free brands.
  • If you’re serving someone with celiac disease, purchasing certified gluten-free products and double-checking all labels is always best.     

Expert Tips for Making Pumpkin Pie Dip with Cool Whip

Make sure to soften the cream cheese. The cream cheese should be softened to room temperature. The best way to soften cream cheese is to leave it on the counter for about 30 minutes before making the recipe. 

Adjust your seasonings to taste. Taste as you go and adjust the seasonings to your preference. Most of us can’t get enough of that pumpkin spice flavor!

Chill before serving. If you have time, let your pumpkin pie dip chill in the refrigerator for about an hour before serving. This will help the flavors meld together. 

What to Serve with Pumpkin Cool Whip Dip

Pumpkin Pie Dip can be served with any of your favorite dippers, such as graham crackers, ginger snap cookies, vanilla wafers, apple slices, or pretzels.  

a serving bowl filled high with pumpkin dip sitting on top of a serving board filled with gingersnaps and graham crackers. the treat is surrounded by an orange linen, pumpkins, and fall leaves.

How to Store Pumpkin Cool Whip Dip

Pumpkin Pie Dip will stay fresh for a few days if stored properly. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. 

FAQs

Can Pumpkin Dip be frozen?

While leftover pumpkin puree can be frozen, leftover pumpkin dip may not freeze as well. The texture of the cream cheese may change quite a bit after it has been frozen and thawed. 

Can I make Pumpkin Dip ahead of time? 

Yes, pumpkin dip is an excellent make-ahead recipe! Make it up to 24 hours before you’d like to serve it.

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a serving bowl filled high with pumpkin dip sitting on top of a serving board filled with gingersnaps and graham crackers. the treat is surrounded by an orange linen, pumpkins, and fall leaves.

Pumpkin Dip Recipe With Cool Whip

Meredith
The perfect fall snack or treat! Mixed up quickly, serve this delicious pumpkin dip with all of your favorite dippers and enjoy!
5 from 3 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Total Time 10 minutes mins
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 10 Servings
Calories 153 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1, 15oz can of pumpkin puree (NOT pumpkin pie filling)
  • 1, 8oz block of cream cheese, softened
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ½ C powdered sugar
  • 1, 8oz container whipped topping, thawed (like Cool Whip)

Instructions
 

  • Add the pumpkin puree and cream cheese to a medium sized mixing bowl and blend with a hand mixer until no lumps remain (scraping down the sides of the bowl with a rubber scraper as needed).
  • Add in the vanilla extract, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, and powdered sugar to mix until well combined.
  • Fold in the whipped topping until a uniform mixture has been made.
  • Place in the fridge until ready to serve.
  • Serve with your favorite dippers, such as graham crackers, ginger snap cookies, vanilla wafers, apple slices, or pretzels

Notes

Recipe Variations and Substitutions
    • Use canned pumpkin or homemade pumpkin puree. As long as you’re using 100% pure pumpkin puree, it doesn’t matter whether it comes from a can or if it’s made from scratch!
    • Use homemade whipped cream. Homemade whipped cream is a common substitute for store-bought whipped topping. It’s easily made by whipping heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form. 
    • Add toppings. Garnish the dip with yummy toppings like cinnamon, powdered sugar, mini chocolate chips, or fall-themed sprinkles. 
 
Nutrition facts were not calculated with “dippers”, as each person will serve their Pumpkin Dip with different treats.

Nutrition

Calories: 153kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 27mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 145mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 6963IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 1mg
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  1. Diana S says

    September 08, 2023 at 10:39 pm

    5 stars
    This is so easy to whip together for the kids on short notice! And tastes amazing!

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    • Meredith says

      September 08, 2023 at 10:53 pm

      Yes! YAY!! So happy to hear this Diana 🙂

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