This sweet and creamy pumpkin fluff dip is the perfect treat for fall. With the warm spices and the flavor of pumpkin pie, this dip is delicious with cookies, cinnamon chips, or fruit. Serve it as a dessert or snack, or scoop it into tart shells. There are so many ways to enjoy this tasty treat, and you will be making it again and again.
The flavor of pumpkin pie in a creamy, fluffy dip, this pumpkin fluff is a delicious dessert or snack.
Serve it with Cinnamon Pita Chips, fresh fruit, or a bowl of Candied Pecans for the ultimate fall treat.
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This pumpkin fluff with caramel is the ultimate fall treat.
Tasting just like a pumpkin pie in a creamy, fluffy dip, this delicious dish is a perfect little snack or dessert when served with sliced apples, graham crackers, ginger snaps, or homemade cinnamon pita chips.
This creamy pumpkin fluff can also be used as a filling for no-bake pumpkin tarts.
With only five ingredients and five minutes of prep, it is a quick and easy snack when you need a sweet fix.
We serve it drizzled with caramel or butterscotch and a dusting of pumpkin pie spice. You can add mini marshmallows for a thicker, more spoonable dish, turning it into a fluffy dessert salad.
It only uses half a cup of pumpkin puree and is a great way to use leftover pumpkin when making dishes like pumpkin cheesecake brownies or pumpkin pancakes.
This recipe just under 3 cups of dip, and will keep in the refrigerator for a few days.
Ingredients & Substitutions
For a full list of ingredients and measurements, see the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
Pumpkin puree: For this recipe, you will want to use regular pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling. Pumpkin pie filling, with its added sugars and spices, tends to make this dip overly sweet.
Frozen whipped topping: You can use regular, fat-free, or sugar-free whipped topping for this recipe. Frozen whipped topping works better than real whipped cream as it has stabilizers that help keep the dip fluffy, whereas real whipped cream deflates and becomes watery after time.
Butterscotch pudding mix: The instant pudding mix helps give the dip structure and flavor. Butterscotch or caramel is an excellent choice as the flavour pairs well with the pumpkin and spices. Vanilla or white chocolate pudding mix also works well in this recipe.
Pumpkin pie spice: Pumpkin pie spice is a mix of cinnamon, cloves, ginger, and nutmeg, and it is the secret ingredient that makes this dip taste just like your favourite pumpkin pie. You can use a store-bought spice mix or make your pumpkin pie spice by blending the individual spices.
Caramel sauce: A little caramel or butterscotch sauce adds flavor and sweetness to the dip. We add a bit to the fluff and also drizzle a little bit on top before serving. Maple syrup is an excellent substitute for the caramel sauce if you don’t have any or have time to make your own.
Marshmallow Pumpkin Fluff
If you love dessert salads like ambrosia salad, you may like making this fluff with marshmallows.
Add one to two cups of marshmallows to this recipe for a thicker dip or spoonable salad.
After mixing, let the dip rest for a few hours or overnight. The mini marshmallows will puff up, become super fluffy and soft, and give the dip more texture.
Food Safety and Storage
You can store this dip covered in plastic wrap or an airtight container in the refrigerator.
It will keep for about 3 days.
We have not tried freezing this dip.
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Printable Recipe
Pumpkin Caramel Dip
Ingredients
- ½ cup pumpkin puree NOT pumpkin pie filling
- 2 cups frozen whipped topping thawed
- 3 tablespoon butterscotch instant pudding or caramel or vanilla
- 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1 tbsp caramel sauce or butterscotch
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix the pumpkin puree, caramel sauce, pumpkin pie spice, and instant pudding.
- Add the whipped topping and gently fold into the pumpkin until well mixed.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the dip to thicken and set.
Nutrition
Nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates. Actual nutritional content will vary with brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes and more.