Pumpkin Pie Dip – The Stay at Home Chef

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

Or you can always try your hand at a full house Pumpkin Pie!

This delicious little treat takes just a handful of ingredients to whip up. We mix crushed graham crackers right into the dip so you get the feeling of having a pie crust without the actual crust. It's a sneaky little trick that's delicious. Since you already bought a box, you'll have plenty of graham crackers to use for dipping.

Material notes

• Cream Cheese: Make sure it softens at room temperature so it will 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 be confusing sometimes.
• Brown Sugar: Brown sugar contains molasses which gives more
• Pumpkin Pie Spice: Buy or use in store Make your own at home.
• Vanilla Extract: Adds a smooth sweetness to round it out.
• Graham Crackers: You'll grind them up finely and mix them together to mimic a pie crust.

Deeper Ideas

What can you dip into this delicacy? The choices are endless! Graham crackers You will already have a box on hand since this is a natural choice. You can also indulge in other cookie options such as Vanilla wafers, Ginger snapsOr even those that are delicious Chocolate Wafer Cookies. If you like sweet and salty, Pretzels See if they are rod, stick, or twisted type. apple slices This is a great fresh and fruity option if you want to lighten things up. Any type of apple should work.

Hand mixer option

This recipe uses a hand mixer to make sure your dip is perfectly smooth. A stand mixer or food processor will also work. If you're mixing by hand, use a sturdy spoon and a little patience. Mash and mix as thoroughly as possible so that you get as creamy a texture as possible.

Crushed 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 excess air, and seal tightly. Using a rolling pin, can, or heavy pan, crush the crackers by rolling or pressing them over the bag until you get fine crumbs.