Jack-o'-Lantern Cheesecake Dip (Print)

Creamy dip with pumpkin and cheesecake flavors, decorated to resemble a Jack-o'-Lantern for festive gatherings.

# Components:

→ Cream Cheese Base

01 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
02 - 1 cup sour cream
03 - 1/2 cup powdered sugar
04 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Flavor & Color

05 - 1/2 cup canned pumpkin puree
06 - 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
07 - Orange gel food coloring, optional

→ Decoration

08 - 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
09 - 1 stalk celery or green apple slice

→ For Serving

10 - Graham crackers
11 - Apple slices
12 - Vanilla wafers

# Directions:

01 - Beat the softened cream cheese in a large mixing bowl until smooth and airy.
02 - Add the sour cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract to the bowl, beating until fully homogenous.
03 - Fold in pumpkin puree and pumpkin pie spice. If desired, blend in orange gel food coloring for enhanced color.
04 - Transfer the mixture to a serving platter or shallow bowl, using a rubber spatula to form a pumpkin-like mound with a smooth surface.
05 - Arrange mini chocolate chips on the surface to create eyes, nose, and mouth. Insert celery stalk or green apple slice as the pumpkin stem.
06 - Offer with graham crackers, apple slices, and vanilla wafers or chill until serving time.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Easy and fast no baking needed
  • Uses everyday ingredients
  • Festive centerpiece for Halloween tables
  • Kid-friendly and fun to decorate
  • Rich cheesecake flavor with seasonal pumpkin twist
02 -
  • Vegetarian friendly
  • Can be made nut free depending on dipping choices
  • No need to bake or chill for hours
  • Festive look adds instant charm to any gathering
  • High in protein thanks to cream cheese and sour cream
03 -
  • Always let cream cheese come fully to room temperature before beating for a velvety finish
  • Adjust the sweetness to your taste by adding a touch more powdered sugar or pumpkin pie spice for extra flavor
  • Decorate just before serving so the chocolate chips and stem look fresh and defined
  • If you have leftovers, use the dip as a spread for bagels or pancakes to stretch the flavors into breakfast
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