3 Easy Dip Recipes--Pumpkin Pie, Caramel, & Peanut Butter (2024)

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Today I'm sharing three easy, delicious recipes that are great to make for fall entertaining--or anytime entertaining for that matter. They all have a cream cheese base. They all can be served as dips with fruit, cookies and pretzels. They all can be spreads on bagels, toast, or muffins.

It's hard to choose a favorite, so I like to make all three. When I serve them to guests, there's likely to be a discussion about which one is each person's favorite. They enjoy tasting and comparing.

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RECIPE #1: CARAMEL CREAM CHEESE DIP

First, the most basic recipe. It's so easy it's ridiculous. How these three simple ingredients can come together to taste like caramel, I don't know. But they do. I've been making this dip for years. Always a winner.

The simple ingredients are dark brown sugar (you can use light, but dark provides a richer flavor), vanilla, and cream cheese (I use low fat). That's it.

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You can mix these either in a food processor or with an electric mixer. A food processor is the quickest and easiest, if you have one. Add the 3 ingredients to the bowl, whirl them until they're well mixed. Done. I told you this was ridiculously easy!

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Serve it plain, or garnish it with toffee bits. Grocery stores sell toffee bits in bags in the area where they have bags of chocolate chips.

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RECIPE #2: PUMPKIN PIE CREAM CHEESE DIP

Next, a seasonal favorite. Nothing says Fall like pumpkin pie. This is a simple variation on the caramel dip. Here are the ingredients: dark brown sugar, canned pumpkin (the plain, unflavored kind), vanilla, cream cheese, pumpkin pie spice.If you don't have pumpkin pie spice, you can make your own. Here's my recipe.

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Add all of the ingredients to the food processor bowl, give it a whirl. Done.

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Garnish with chopped pecans or walnuts, if you like. Tastes like a bowl full of pumpkin pie. Delish!

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RECIPE #3: PEANUT BUTTER CREAM CHEESE DIP

If you like peanut butter, oh my, you'll like this dip. Another simple variation on the other dips. Here are the ingredients: dark brown sugar, honey, peanut butter (creamy or chunky--you decide), vanilla, cream cheese.

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Dump them in the bowl, give it a whirl. Presto. Your third dip is finished. Yay!

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Garnish it with chopped peanuts, if you want to. This one is delicious with apples, but you have to try it with bananas, too. So good.

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SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

These can be served with fruit for dipping on a breakfast or brunch buffet. Add some cookies for dipping as desserts on a dinner buffet. Crisp, sliced apples are my favorite dippers. You may want to read my post about preventing apple slices from browning, so they can be left out on the table or buffet without getting yucky. Ginger snaps are my favorite cookies with these dips. Graham crackers are good, too. I also like the sweet-salty combo with pretzels.

I love how festive these bowls of dip look on my fall leaf plates--they were a fun birthday gift from my friend, Sheri. (I love cute dishes. King-Man, um, not so much.)

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These also make delicious spreads on bagels, muffins, and toast. They're great to take with a bag of bagels to share at work or a breakfast/brunch gathering. You might want to try them on my Pumpkin Granola Muffins or Banana Oat Nut Bread.

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Give these dips a try. We had our own little taste test in our kitchen yesterday. T-Man was here with his buddy, James. T-Man's favorite was the caramel, James's favorite was the peanut butter, my favorite was the pumpkin pie. So, I guess that means that you need to make all three, so you'll have everyone's favorite!

For more ideas on using these dips as easy toppings for cookies & brownies and making mini pies, check out my post:

  • Many Easy Sweets from 3 Toppings

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Let me know which of these three dips is your favorite.

Make it a Yummy day!

Monica

Other seasonal posts that may interest you:

  • How to Prevent Apple and Pear Slices from Browning
  • Comparing Apples to Apples--Which Are Best for Eating and Cooking
  • Pumpkin Granola Muffins
  • Maple Pumpkin Spice Lattes--A Big Batch Party Recipe
  • Make Easy Caramel Apples With A Gourmet Flair
  • How to Cut and Serve Perfect Caramel Apple Slices
3 Easy Dip Recipes--Pumpkin Pie, Caramel, & Peanut Butter (2024)

FAQs

What's good to dip in peanut butter? ›

Ideas to Try:
  • Add into a bowl of oatmeal.
  • Dip apple slices in peanut butter.
  • Add banana slices to a toasted PB&J.
  • Spread on a rice cake or cracker.
  • Add to a smoothie.
  • Dip celery or carrots in peanut butter.
  • Mix with yogurt.
  • Top a stir fry with peanut butter sauce (see Peanut Noodles with Tofu recipe below).

Can you cook with peanut butter? ›

You could turn peanut butter into weeknight noodles, adorned with cucumber wheels and glossed with chili oil. You could turn peanut butter into braised chicken and greens, waiting to be spooned over fluffy rice. You could turn peanut butter into the most popular cereal treats at the bake sale.

What enhances peanut butter flavor? ›

Adding a small amount of vanilla extract or cinnamon for extra flavor. Mixing in cocoa powder or cacao nibs for a chocolate peanut butter. Mixing in a small amount of coconut oil for a creamier texture and a hint of coconut flavor. Mixing in a small amount of powdered ginger or nutmeg for a spicy kick.

Is it OK to eat peanut butter by itself? ›

Peanut butter is a pantry staple in many households around the world. The sweet and salty spread is delicious, filling and easy to enjoy on its own or with other food.

Can dogs eat peanut butter? ›

Whether speaking to new or seasoned pet parents, veterinarians are often asked 'can dogs eat peanut butter? ' The good news is that regular peanut butter is safe to give your dog as a treat. Just make sure to avoid peanut butter with Xylitol, a sugar substitute found in lower or sugar-free products.

Is it OK to eat melted peanut butter? ›

Yes, melt it. Just scoop a few tablespoons into a microwave-safe bowl, and nuke for 15 second intervals until it reaches a warm, sauce-like consistency. Then comes the real fun. You can pretty much eat it any way you'd like, but we listed eight of our favorite uses for melted peanut butter below.

What do Americans eat peanut butter with? ›

Peanut butter—it's the ingredient with top-billing in the iconic PB&J sandwich, an American classic, and a $2 billion industry. Nearly as versatile as it is popular, peanut butter can be used in desserts, sauces, smoothies, granola bars, and even charcuterie boards.

How do you eat peanut butter tasty? ›

Here are some delicious ways to eat peanut butter without bread.
  1. Peanut Butter on Toast.
  2. Peanut Butter on Fruit.
  3. Blend it With a Sauce.
  4. Go Straight from the Jar.
  5. Oatmeal.
  6. Chocolate & Peanut Butter.
  7. Smoothies.
  8. Peanut Butter Milkshake.
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Is peanut butter a healthy fat? ›

Peanut butter provides healthy fats, protein, and fiber. It's also rich in vitamins and minerals such as vitamin E, niacin, and magnesium. However, some brands have high amounts of sugar and other additives that can make them less healthy.

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