Description
This Pumpkin Cottage Cheese Dip is a smooth, creamy, and flavorful autumn-inspired dip combining pumpkin puree with protein-rich cottage cheese, warm spices, and sweet maple syrup. Perfect as a healthy snack or dessert dip, it’s quick to make with just a blend of ingredients resulting in a deliciously spiced treat.
Ingredients
Dip Ingredients
- 15.5 oz pumpkin puree
- 16 oz cottage cheese
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1.5 tbsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Gather all ingredients including pumpkin puree, cottage cheese, vanilla extract, maple syrup, pumpkin pie spice, and cinnamon to ensure a smooth blending process.
- Add to Blender or Food Processor: Place all the ingredients into a food processor or high speed blender, making sure not to overfill for effective blending.
- Blend Until Smooth: Blend on high speed until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy. Scrape down the sides of the blender or processor with a silicone spatula as needed to incorporate all ingredients evenly.
- Serve or Chill: Transfer the dip to a serving bowl. You can serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to an hour to enhance flavors and chill the dip before serving.
Notes
- Use well-drained cottage cheese for a smoother texture.
- Adjust the amount of maple syrup to taste depending on your preferred sweetness.
- For a vegan version, substitute cottage cheese with a plant-based cream cheese alternative.
- This dip pairs wonderfully with sliced apples, graham crackers, or cinnamon pita chips.
- Store leftover dip in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dip
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
