Description
This Pumpkin Spice Cream Cheese is a smooth, creamy spread perfect for adding a seasonal twist to your bagels, toast, or desserts. Made with reduced-fat cream cheese, pureed pumpkin, and warming spices like cinnamon and pumpkin pie spice, it offers a deliciously sweet and spiced flavor that’s perfect for fall and holiday seasons.
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 the ingredients including reduced-fat cream cheese, pureed pumpkin, vanilla, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, brown sugar, and honey to ensure everything is ready for mixing.
- Combine Ingredients: Place the cream cheese, pureed pumpkin, vanilla, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, brown sugar, and honey into a medium-sized mixing bowl.
- Mix Until Smooth: Using a hand mixer or a whisk, beat the ingredients together until the mixture is smooth and creamy, with all spices and sugars fully incorporated.
- Serve or Store: Transfer the pumpkin spice cream cheese to a serving dish or an airtight container. Chill for at least 30 minutes if you prefer it cold, then spread on bagels, toast, or use as a dip for a delicious seasonal treat.
Notes
- Adapted from Pinch My Salt
- For best texture, use reduced-fat cream cheese chilled.
- Can be stored in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- Add a pinch of nutmeg for extra spice if desired.
- Use canned pumpkin puree labeled 100% pumpkin, not pumpkin pie filling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 57 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 1.5 mg
- Fat: 3.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5.5 g
- Fiber: 0.8 g
- Protein: 1.5 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
