Description
This Homemade Pumpkin Cream Cheese Spread is a velvety, flavorful blend perfect for autumn mornings or festive gatherings. Made with smooth cream cheese, rich pumpkin puree, and warming spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, it offers a delightful balance of sweet and savory notes. Easy to prepare with no cooking required, this spread is ideal on bagels, toast, or as a fruit dip.
Ingredients
Scale
Spread Ingredients
- 8 ounces Cream Cheese (Softened to room temperature for easier blending)
- 1 cup Pumpkin Puree (Use pure pumpkin without additives)
- 1/4 cup Brown Sugar (Enhances sweetness and adds caramel flavor)
- 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon (Adds warmth and aroma)
- 1/4 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg (Elevates the flavor profile)
- 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla Flavoring (Enhances sweetness without overpowering)
- 1/8 teaspoon Salt (Balances sweetness)
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Gather all ingredients on a clean countertop and ensure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature for easier blending.
- Combine Cream Cheese and Pumpkin: In a mixing bowl, blend cream cheese and pumpkin puree together until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Add Brown Sugar: Incorporate brown sugar into the blend and mix thoroughly until fully incorporated and the spread has a consistent sweetness.
- Add Spices: Sprinkle in ground cinnamon and ground nutmeg, mixing until the spices are evenly distributed throughout the spread.
- Add Vanilla Flavoring: Pour in vanilla flavoring and continue to blend on low speed to gently combine the flavor without overmixing.
- Season with Salt: Add a pinch of salt and mix for an additional 30 seconds to balance the sweetness and enhance all flavors.
- Taste and Adjust: Sample the spread and adjust the sweetness or seasoning as desired for your personal preference.
- Chill the Spread: Transfer the mixture into an airtight container and refrigerate for at least one hour to allow flavors to meld and the spread to firm up slightly.
- Serve: Enjoy the pumpkin cream cheese spread on bagels, toast, or use it as a flavorful dip for fresh fruits.
Notes
- Ensure the cream cheese is fully softened to avoid lumps and achieve a smooth texture.
- Use pure pumpkin puree without added sugars or spices for the best flavor.
- Refrigerate the spread for at least an hour for optimal flavor melding and texture.
- Adjust the sweetness by adding more brown sugar if desired.
- This spread can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days in an airtight container.
