This vegan pumpkin fruit dip tastes just like autumn. Pair it with sliced apples from your next apple picking trip — or enjoy it with whole strawberries for a sweet treat.
Featuring a base of vegan cream cheese, this dip is creamy and satisfying. Make it with our vegan cream cheese recipe or use your favorite store-bought product. Just make sure the cream cheese is plain and unflavored.
Once you have all the ingredients, all you need to do is blend everything together in a food processor. Serve it with fruits, crackers, or even cookies.
If you’re looking for more pumpkin recipes, try our Creamy Pumpkin Soup or Vegan Pumpkin Pie. After all, you can never have enough pumpkin dishes during this time of the year!
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Key Ingredients
- Vegan cream cheese. This will serve as the base for pumpkin fruit dip. You can use your favorite store-bought product or make our vegan cream cheese recipe.
- Pumpkin puree. Make sure to use pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling.
- Spices. You’ll need spices like cinnamon, ginger powder, and nutmeg to give this dip a warm and seasonal flavor.
- Maple syrup. This adds sweetness to the fruit dip. You can also use brown or white sugar.
How to Make Pumpkin Fruit Dip
Homemade pumpkin fruit dip is extremely easy to make at home. You’ll need a food processor or blender, but you can also use an electric beater. Otherwise, a couple minutes of hand mixing and elbow grease should do the trick.
- Add all the ingredients to a food process or blender.
2. Blend until combined, scraping down the sides as needed. Taste and add more spices or sweetener if necessary.
3. Serve with sliced apples or your favorite fruit.
Recipe Tips and Variations
- Use softened cream cheese. For best results, use softened cream cheese. This is especially important if you use store-bought cream cheese, which often turns semi-solid when chilled.
- Scrape the ingredients as you blend them. To ensure the ingredients fully combine, scrape down the sides of the food processor in regular intervals.
- Chill before serving. Although you can enjoy this dip immediately, the texture will be slightly better after it’s been chilled.
- Add chocolate chips. For extra sweetness, mix in vegan chocolate chips. You can also add coconut flakes or chopped nuts.
Can I store the leftovers?
Yes, you can store leftover Pumpkin Fruit Dip in the refrigerator for about 5 days.
Can I freeze it?
You can freeze it, but doing so might add extra moisture to the dip. It’s best enjoyed within 5 days of making it.
Serving Suggestions
This pumpkin fruit dip pairs well with sliced apples. But why stop there? You can also enjoy the dip with the following foods:
- Flax Seed Crackers — The combo of crackers and pumpkin dip makes for a tasty snack.
- Vegan French Toast — Spread pumpkin fruit dip on French toast for a delicious autumnal breakfast.
- Vegan Ice Cream — Top ice cream with a dollop of pumpkin dip.
- Coconut Milk Whipped Cream — For a more decadent condiment, add a scoop of coconut whipped cream to the dip.
Pumpkin Fruit Dip (Vegan)
Ingredients
- 15 ounces pumpkin puree
- 1 cup vegan cream cheese about 8 ounces
- 2 to 3 tablespoons maple syrup or brown sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon allspice
- â…› teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients to a food process or blender.
- Blend until combined, scraping down the sides as needed. Taste and add more spices or sweetener if necessary.
- Serve with sliced apples or your favorite fruit.
Notes
- If using store-bought cream cheese, let it soften at room temperature first.
- Be sure to use pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling.
- Store leftover pumpkin fruit dip in the refrigerator, in an air-tight container, for up to 5 days.
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