The Perfect Party Pumpkin Dip for Under $10.00

When I’m invited to a party, my biggest concern is, “What should I take?” My go-to dishes are dips or cheese/cracker trays. Here’s why: they’re easy, quick, and pretty inexpensive to make. 

I went to a party this weekend and took one of my favorite dips, especially for fall: Perfect Party Pumpkin Dip. You can make this in under 5 minutes for under $10. 

Here are the ingredients:

• 15 oz. can pure pumpkin purée
• 2 – 8 oz. packages Neufchâtel cheese softened (this is a lighter substitute for cream cheese)
• 2 cups confectioners sugar
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 tsp ground ginger
• Optional: candy corns or seasonal candies for added color on plate

You’ll also need something for dipping. I prefer ginger snap cookies and graham crackers.

Follow these three simple steps to make the dip.

Step 1: Combine the pumpkin purée and Neufchâtel cheese in a large bowl. Mix with a hand mixer until smooth.

Step 2: Add sugar, cinnamon, and ginger. Mix with a hand mixer until everything is combined. 

Step 3: Cover and refrigerate for at least an hour.

That’s it! Now it’s time to plate your dip. I am a HUGE fan of the Dollar Tree. I buy so many things from there when I host parties or am going to a party. Their containers are sturdy, look nice, and can be left behind at another hostess’s house without worrying about getting it back because they only cost $1.00! 

I chose a bowl for the dip and put it on a platter. I then surrounded the bowl with the cookies and crackers. As a final touch, I added Autumn Mix candy corns. I know not everyone loves them, but they add a pop of color to a very brown plate, and there’s always someone who does enjoy them!

Finally, I wrap the platter with saran wrap, but I include a plastic spoon. This way the hostess doesn’t have to scramble to find a serving spoon when she’s busy greeting guests. 

I was able to create this final platter for under $10. I purchase store brand for most of my ingredients because they taste exactly the same as the name brand and cost a fraction of the price. This dish is definitely kid approved, too! Next time you’re invited to a party for fall, try this super simple recipe.