Pumpkin Cheesecake Dip with Crumbled Dirt
Sweet, creamy pumpkin dip topped with crushed chocolate cookies for a playful “graveyard dirt” effect—add a gummy worm if you want to get extra weird. No baking, no chilling, just scoop and go.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- A super quick dessert dip that delivers pumpkin pie flavor in just 5 minutes
- No baking or chilling required, making it an easy hit with kids and adults alike
Equipment You’ll Need
- Medium Mixing Bowl: Perfect for combining all your delicious ingredients smoothly.
- Hand Mixer or Sturdy Whisk: Great for achieving a creamy texture without fuss.
- Fun Serving Bowl: Add a Halloween touch with Halloween-themed Bowls that make serving extra special.
Ingredient Notes
- Crushed Chocolate Cookies: Any brand like Oreos or chocolate grahams work great for that “dirt” effect.
- Add a playful twist with Gummy Worms, which are a fun surprise for kids and adults alike.
- Peeled apple slices, ginger snaps, or graham crackers make excellent dippers, enhancing the autumn flavors.
Serving Suggestions
- Pair with fall fruits, mini cookies, or Halloween-themed crackers for a complete festive experience.
Make-Ahead and Storage Tips
- Keep in the fridge for up to 3 days. Add cookie crumbles just before serving to retain their crunch.
fridge up to 3 days.
Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1 block (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup canned pumpkin
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ cup crushed chocolate cookies
- Optional: gummy worms
Instructions:
- In a bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth.
- Add pumpkin, brown sugar, pumpkin pie spice, and vanilla. Mix until fully combined and fluffy.
- Transfer to a serving bowl.
- Sprinkle crushed cookies over the top and gently press in a gummy worm if using.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate.
Yield: Serves 4