8ouncescream cheesesoftened - regular or dairy-free
15ouncecan pureed pumpkinnot pumpkin pie filling
0.75cupbrown sugar
1tablespoonpumpkin pie spice
0.5teaspoonpure vanilla extract
8ounceswhipped creambeaten with 2 tablespoons powdered sugar or frozen whipped topping - thawed
Instructions
Add softened cream cheese to a large mixing bowl and beat until smooth.
Mix in pumpkin puree, brown sugar, pumpkin pie spice, and vanilla. Scrape the bowl.
Fold in whipped cream or whipped topping until just combined. Taste and adjust spice and sweetness.
Cover and chill 1 to 2 hours. For best flavor chill overnight.
Serve with apple slices, gingersnaps, vanilla wafers, graham crackers, pretzels, or sliced pears.
Notes
Too thick: fold in 2 to 4 tablespoons more whipped cream.
Too thin: add 2 to 3 tablespoons powdered sugar, or chill longer.
Grainy sugar: powdered sugar blends faster than granulated.
Dairy-free: use dairy-free cream cheese and coconut whipped cream.
Refrigerate in an airtight container up to 3 to 4 days. Do not freeze, the texture can separate. At parties, keep chilled and set out for no more than 2 hours. Stir before serving.