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Are you looking for an easy dish that you can bring to any fall get together? Well, a dessert dip is the perfect choice that will be easy for you to make and delicious to all who try it! Whether it’s Thanksgiving dinner or Sunday afternoon football, these two recipes will be a perfect addition to the gathering.

Pumpkin Cheesecake Dip

Ingredients

  • 8 oz package cream cheese – softened, at room temperature
  • 1 cup canned 100% pure pumpkin purĂ©e (NOT Pumpkin pie mix!)
  • 1 ÂĽ cups powdered sugar
  • 1 ½ teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl (or stand mixer), add all the ingredients and beat using an electric mixer on medium speed, until it reaches a smooth and creamy texture. Place in the refrigerator, allow to chill for 1–2 hours.
  2. Before serving, sprinkle dip with a dusting of Pumpkin Pie Spice (optional). Serve with gingersnap cookies, graham crackers, vanilla wafers, pie crust dippers, sliced apples or berries.
  3. Store leftover dip in a tightly sealed container for up to 2 days in the fridge.

Recipe from: Easy Pumpkin Cheesecake Dip – Sweet Little Bluebird

Caramel Apple Cheesecake Dip

Ingredients

  • 20 soft caramels
  • 1 Tbsp. milk
  • 8 oz block of cream cheese, softened
  • 21 oz can of apple pie filling
  • 1 tsp. cinnamon
  • 2 cup whipped topping

Instructions

  1. Unwrap caramels and put in a microwave safe bowl. Add the Tablespoon of milk on top. Microwave for 30-50 seconds, until melted (CAREFUL – very hot!).
  2. Using a stand mixer with a whisk attachment or hand mixer, beat cream cheese for about 20-30 seconds.
  3. Pour melted caramels that have cooled for about 30 seconds into whipped cream cheese and whip and blend until incorporated.
  4. Add apple pie filling and cinnamon and whip on high for about 20 seconds. *Since the apples are soft, they should break down into smaller chunks. You can help this along by using a butter knife/hard spatula to scrape down the sides and drag it through the apples to make smaller pieces.
  5. Add whipped topping and mix on low until combined.
  6. Add optional toppings such as whipped topping, nuts, apple chunks, a dash of cinnamon, and/or a drizzle of caramel sauce (not the melted soft caramels, as it will harden).. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Serve with one (or more) of these serving ideas: Graham crackers, cookies, and/or fruit (like apples!). Then enjoy!

Recipe from: Caramel Apple Cheesecake Dip- No-Bake Fall Dessert- A Cultivated Nest

Leah is a new member of Her Campus, who is excited to be a part of a club that is for women, by women. Leah is a freshman at IUP, studying sociology. With this degree she plans to persue a career in social work. While at home Leah enjoys working at a small cafe, which gives her a chance to make connections with her customers. Leah enjoys spending time with her friends and family. Other activities that Leah enjoys are kayaking, taking pictures, and baking.