We take pumpkin dip seriously! That’s why I tested so many different combinations (pudding vs no pudding, cream cheese vs no cream cheese, how much pumpkin puree, etc.) until I perfected a combination we LOVED!
In a stand mixer or large mixing bowl, combine the pudding mix and heavy cream with an electric mixer until well blended. You will NOT prepare the pudding mix as directed on the box.
1 3.4 oz box instant vanilla pudding mix, 2 cups (473ml) heavy whipping cream
Add in the pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, powdered sugar and softened cream cheese. Beat again until fully combined and smooth.
1 cup (227g) 100% pumpkin puree, 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice, 2 tsp cinnamon, ½ cup (56g) powdered sugar, 8 oz (226g) cream cheese
Transfer the dip to a serving bowl. Serve with graham crackers, pretzels, gingersnaps, apple slices, etc. Cover leftovers and store in the refrigerator.
Optional: top the dip with homemade whipped cream. Beat the heavy cream and powdered sugar with an electric mixer for 4-5 minutes until stiff peaks form. Add the whipped cream to the dip and dust with cinnamon.
1 cup (236ml) heavy whipping cream, ¼ cup (28g) powdered sugar