Description
This Pumpkin Spice Cream Cheese is a smooth and creamy spread infused with warm autumn flavors including cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, and a hint of sweetness from brown sugar and honey. Perfect for spreading on bagels, toast, or as a dip for fruits during the fall season.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 8 oz Philadelphia 1/3 less-fat cream cheese
- 1/2 cup pureed pumpkin (canned is fine)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 2 tbsp packed brown sugar
- 1 tbsp honey
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Gather all ingredients including the cream cheese, pureed pumpkin, vanilla, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, brown sugar, and honey to ensure smooth workflow.
- Combine Ingredients: In a medium mixing bowl, add the cream cheese, pureed pumpkin, vanilla, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, brown sugar, and honey.
- Mix Until Smooth: Using a hand mixer or a sturdy spoon, beat the ingredients together until the mixture is fully combined, smooth, and creamy with no lumps.
- Chill (Optional): For best flavor, cover and refrigerate the cream cheese spread for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the spices to meld and the texture to firm slightly.
- Serve: Spread the pumpkin spice cream cheese on bagels, toast, or use it as a dip for fruit. Enjoy immediately or store refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Notes
- Use canned pureed pumpkin labeled 100% pumpkin for best consistency.
- Adjust the amount of brown sugar and honey according to your preferred sweetness.
- This spread pairs wonderfully with warm bagels, scones, or crisp apples.
- Keep refrigerated and consume within 5 days for freshness.
- For a thicker consistency, chill before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 3.5g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
