The key flavors in this dip are goat cheese, cream cheese, pumpkin purée, pumpkin spice and honey. Then we ramp up the savory side with one clove of garlic, salt, pepper and red pepper flakes (optional, for some heat).
We’ll blend those ingredients in a food processor, transfer the mixture to a small baking dish and drizzle with some extra honey. Bake until warm and golden for a lovely autumnal appetizer or snack.
Since this recipe calls for a relatively small amount of pumpkin purée, it’s the perfect recipe to make with leftovers from your pumpkin bread or pumpkin muffins.
How to Serve Savory Pumpkin Dip
Enjoy this pumpkin dip between visitors from Halloween trick-or-treaters, and serve it at your football watch party or as a Thanksgiving appetizer. It makes a satisfying light meal with a green salad, like this seasonal spinach salad or a simple lemony kale salad. For dipping, try crostini, toasted slices of sourdough bread, pita chips or toasted pita wedges. For a gluten-free option, try sturdy crackers and wide strips of fresh red bell pepper. Olives and light red wine, like pinot noir, are lovely accompaniments. For a complete party spread, serve this dip with hummus, a cheese board, sweet and spicy nuts, or Gaby’s Roasted Beets and Labneh.
Leftover pumpkin?
This recipe calls for 1/4 cup pumpkin purée. You’ll have over 1 cup left over from the can, which is plenty for the following pumpkin recipes:
Gluten-Free Pumpkin Muffins Healthy Pumpkin Bread! Healthy Pumpkin Muffins Homemade Pumpkin Chai Latte Pumpkin Pecan Scones with Maple Glaze
Please let me know how the recipe turns out in the comments. I love hearing from you. You can find more dip recipes here. Cream cheese note: The cream cheese makes this dip more creamy and luscious. Without it, the pumpkin and spice flavors taste bolder, which you might love if you’re a big fan. I did not need to let the cream cheese or goat cheese warm to room temperature before blending them in my Cuisinart food processor. Leftover pumpkin? See the post for more recipes to make or store the rest in a freezer bag for up to 6 months.
