We are obsessed (absolutely obsessed!) with this creamy dreamy pumpkin dip. This not-too-sweet dip will have your family begging for more and… it’s my favorite recipe on the blog! All five of us, and *yes* that includes three toddlers, LOVE IT.
Are you headed to a Halloween party this weekend? A fall event? You need this!
*It is so easy and it looks so fancy.*
*Extra fancy points for serving it in a real pumpkin.
But how can pumpkin be a dip? Shouldn’t it be a pie or a bread?
Hold it right there! We’ve been putting pumpkin in a corner for too long (get my Dirty Dancing reference there?) and it’s time to let the sweet squash shine… on the appetizer table!
What?
Yes.
This “squash-disguised-as-dip” is the perfect addition to your party this weekend, a delightful snack as you wait for trick or treaters, or as a Thanksgiving treat. I imagine it as a conversation starter on a spooky themed table.
First, we are not using any sugar- we are making a deliciously healthy mash with dates, > banana and a little water.
If you know about my life, then you know I don’t have time for much, but this is simple. Oh and impressive! Did I mention that? When you stroll up to the party with your REAL pumpkin filled with the dreamiest of dips and accompanied by all the sweet and salty things to dip, yes, people will pay attention.
After you make the date mash, you will combine the indulgence of cream cheese with the goodness of pumpkin and a few other goodies to make something incredible.
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Although it calls for cream cheese, this is nothing like heavy cheesecake. It’s light, plus it packs a little protein from the addition of yogurt. We’re mixing simple ingredients in one bowl and we’re done!
We are winning with this one!
Also, just think of all the time you have now to put your costume together since you won’t be cooking all day… I see you and I know you don’t have a costume. I know. You can run to Target at the last minute because the dream dip will just be chillin’ in the fridge.
You’re welcome.
Make it and enjoy!
P.S. I once worked with an editor that would want to break my computer for using all these !!!!!!!!! One per article, he said! But that’s ridiculous when we are going to this level of delicious! 
Ingredients
- Date Mash (make first):**
- 4-5 Medjool dates with the seeds removed
- 1 banana sliced
- 1/8 to 1/4 cup of water
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- 1 8oz. cream cheese at room temperature
- 1 cup whipped topping (like Cool Whip)
- 1 cup vanilla yogurt (I used Dannon)
- 1 cup of pumpkin puree
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 small pumpkin
- pretzels, graham crackers, cookies, and apples
Instructions
- Begin by making a simple date mash: Remove the seeds from five large dates. Combine the dates, banana, and water in the bowl of your food processor for about 30-45 seconds. It should be the consistency of oatmeal.
- *You can microwave your cream cheese for 30 seconds so that it will combine easier.
- Combine the date mash with all remaining ingredients in a bowl and beat for one minute or until smooth and flavors are blended.
- Let sit in the refrigerator for one hour.
- Clean out the inside of one pumpkin and fill with dip. If you have a small bowl that fits inside the pumpkin, you can fill this with dip. I used the bowl method.
- **If you are pressed for time you can always use 1/2 cup of confectioner's sugar instead of the date mash, but the dates give it a deep and rich flavor.
- Pretzels, cookies, apples and anything your heart desires to dip!
- Then, go enjoy your fall evening as the hit of the party!
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This looks so wonderful! Where do we get the recipe? I can’t wait to try it!
Why thank you! The recipe came out of my brain, hope you try it- it’s delicious if you like pumpkin cheese cake type things. Happy Fall!
I found the recipe and again can’t wait to try it!
Thank you! The kids loved it! Especially dipping cookies into the dip!
That’s thinking outside the box, wasn’t expecting to see dates at all.. sounds sneaky healthy! love it!!
Yes, I love sneaky health recipes. It tastes very sweet- you would never know it’s not loaded with sugar.
Awesome pictures, you nailed the Harvest Pumpkin Dip i think its the best Halloween picture i have seen so far :))
What a compliment on the pictures! Thank you so much. It is seriously delicious!
looks amazing! i love all things pumpkin, but i am the only one in my family, so i have to ratio what i make, cause i get stuck eating it for days, and days.
Lol, yes, I totally understand this! Luckily, the kids liked this and that’s good because I made it quite a few times to get it right!
Great Idea. Sounds yummy and it’s healthy. Pictures look great too. Love it. You’ll be the star of the party with that dip! 🙂
Thank you! It is so delicious!
Such a great idea – love it! x
Great idea! Perfect for Partys. It looks delicious, i will save your recipe and try it out next time 🙂
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Banana and dates for me is a mixture from heaven. Very creative ideas dear. Good job
Medjool dates are one of favourite foods. Thanks for sharing a great recipe.
So nice, thanks for sharing. Love it. xx
Thanks for stopping by the blog:-) This Pumpkin Dip is so delicious- hope you’ll have a chance to make it!
This dish looks so good.. I wana try that soon..
I highly recommend it!
Yes, yes, and yes! I need something easy but awesome for this Thanksgiving and think I may have just found it! Thank you for the great blog post that was fun to read and hopefully even more fun to make. 🙂
Shea,
The cool thing about this recipe is that it looks so very impressive. I served it at a small family dinner last week and it is just beautiful on the table- I hope you’ll try it and report back to me!
This looks delicious! I’m always on the lookout for new pumpkin recipes to use up the “guts” from our carving pumpkins! 🙂
It is seriously delicious! When you put it in a real pumpkin it is JUST DIVINE!
Great recipe! I will surely do it next time I’m having someone for dinner. Does it matter what kind of pumpkin you use?
Yes, it should be pumpkin puree- not pumpkin pie filling. It is awesome!! I’d love to know if you make it- shoot me a message if you do!