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Butterscotch Caramel Pumpkin Dip

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By: The Chunky Chefpublished: 10/13/2020

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This easy 5 ingredient Caramel Pumpkin Dip is perfect for any Fall gathering like Halloween or Thanksgiving.  Just mix, chill, and serve! #dip #dessert #pumpkin #pumpkinpie #pumpkindip #nobake #dessertrecipes #thanksgiving #halloween #easyrecipe
This easy 5 ingredient Caramel Pumpkin Dip is perfect for any Fall gathering like Halloween or Thanksgiving.  Just mix, chill, and serve! #dip #dessert #pumpkin #pumpkinpie #pumpkindip #nobake #dessertrecipes #thanksgiving #halloween #easyrecipe

This easy 5 ingredient Caramel Pumpkin Dip is perfect for any Fall gathering like Halloween or Thanksgiving.  Just mix, chill, and serve! 

This Caramel Pumpkin Dip is such a fun dessert, and SO delicious!  We love Fall desserts, like my Apple Crisp, and Candied Almonds.   This is one of my Dessert recipes you’ll definitely want in your collection!

bowl of pumpkin dip surrounded by dippers

PUMPKIN DIP RECIPE

So what’s your holiday season going to look like this year?  Odds are, it’ll be a bit different from previous years.  This is a crazy time in history, and I hope this time next year we’ll look back and be glad that it’s over.

Normally I’d be prattling on about how this dip is great to bring to parties, but I know a lot of you aren’t going to as many, if any, holiday parties. So… on that note, this is also a great thing to make at home for your family!

Pumpkin pie is a classic holiday pie for a reason; it’s creamy, velvety smooth, and bursting with warm Fall spices and flavors.  But making a pumpkin pie from scratch sometimes isn’t that appealing.  Pie crust can be intimidating, and getting the perfect pumpkin pie that isn’t cracked can be a challenge.

So try this easy no-bake dip instead!  Just mix it, chill it, and eat it.  That’s it… truly!  Using just 5 simple ingredients that pack in a lot of flavor makes this a super easy Fall dessert option.

And kids will have a blast dipping anything and everything into this dip.  Apples, crackers, cookies… the list goes on and on!

HOW TO MAKE CARAMEL PUMPKIN DIP

making pumpkin dip in step by step photos

  1. Mix the main ingredients. You can use a whisk, rubber spatula or hand mixer to combine the pumpkin, pudding mix, caramel and pumpkin pie spice.
  2. Fold in topping. Gently fold in the cool whip with a rubber spatula, until no orange streaks remain.
  3. Chill. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to 1 hour before serving.

ADDITIONAL COOKING TIPS

  • DIPPERS – does a spoon count? Lol but seriously, we like to use graham crackers, apple slices, pie crust dippers, pretzels, cinnamon chips, and gingersnap cookies.
  • MAKE YOUR OWN PUMPKIN PIE SPICE – if you are out of pumpkin pie spice, or can’t find any at the grocery store, you can easily mix up a batch of your own blend!  Mix 3 Tbsp ground cinnamon, 2 tsp ground ginger, 2 tsp ground nutmeg, 1 1/2 tsp ground allspice, and 1 tsp ground cloves.  Mix it all together and store in an airtight container in at room temperature for up to 3 months.
  • NO COOL WHIP (WHIPPED TOPPING) – I know some people aren’t huge cool whip fans, so to make this without it, you’ll need to make an equivalent amount of your own whipped cream.

dipping an apple slice into dessert dip

VARIATIONS OF THIS RECIPE

  • OTHER PUDDINGS – try using caramel or vanilla pudding instead of the butterscotch.
  • CREAM CHEESE – for a version of this dip using cream cheese and sour cream, try my Pumpkin Pie Dip.
  • MORE SPICE – if you prefer more spice in your pumpkin desserts, feel free to add more pumpkin pie spice, to your taste.
  • CHOCOLATE – the combination of pumpkin and chocolate is amazing, so instead of drizzling the top with more caramel sauce, try using chocolate sauce instead!
  • NO CHILL – technically, you can eat this dip right away, as soon as it’s mixed. I prefer the flavor once it’s been chilled and the flavors have melded more though.
  • HOMEMADE CARAMEL – this recipe is written using store-bought caramel sauce, since it’s the most convenient, but if you try this with my browned butter salted caramel sauce… you’ll be blown away!

This easy 5 ingredient Caramel Pumpkin Dip is perfect for any Fall gathering like Halloween or Thanksgiving.  Just mix, chill, and serve! #dip #dessert #pumpkin #pumpkinpie #pumpkindip #nobake #dessertrecipes #thanksgiving #halloween #easyrecipe

MAKING PUMPKIN DIP AHEAD OF TIME

This is one of those easy no bake desserts that you can absolutely be made ahead!  I like to make this dip the day before I’m ready to serve it.  That way the flavors all really meld together, and I know the dip is well chilled.

STORAGE

Leftover dip should be refrigerated and consumed within 3-4 days.

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  • Mixing Bowls – I love these stainless bowls with the non-slip bottoms and handles!
  • Rubber Spatula – I like to use spatulas like these that are all one piece, as they seem to hold up better.
  • Caramel Sauce – you can use any caramel sauce you like, but this is our favorite.

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dipping graham crackers into pumpkin pie dip

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Butterscotch Caramel Pumpkin Dip

5 from 6 votes
Author: The Chunky Chef
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Chill Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Calories: 58
Servings: 24 servings
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This easy 5 ingredient Caramel Pumpkin Dip is perfect for any Fall gathering like Halloween or Thanksgiving.

Ingredients

  • 15 oz can pumpkin puree
  • 5.1 oz box butterscotch instant pudding mix (vanilla or caramel works well too)
  • 1/4 cup caramel sauce
  • 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
  • 16 oz container frozen whipped topping thawed (like cool whip)

Instructions

MIX MAIN INGREDIENTS

  • In a mixing bowl, add the pumpkin, pudding mix, caramel sauce, and pumpkin pie spice. Whisk to combine well.

FOLD IN WHIPPED TOPPING

  • Gently fold in the whipped topping with a rubber spatula until well mixed.
  • Cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes to 1 hour before serving.

TO SERVE

  • Serve with a drizzle of caramel sauce and a pinch of additional pumpkin pie spice (if desired).

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Chef Tips

Recipe makes approximately 6 cups of dip.

Nutrition Disclaimer

The Chunky Chef is not a dietician or nutritionist, and any nutritional information shared is an estimate. If calorie count and other nutritional values are important to you, we recommend running the ingredients through whichever online nutritional calculator you prefer. Calories can vary quite a bit depending on which brands were used.

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  1. Melanie Berg says

    Posted on 11/28 at 9:10 pm

    I made this for Thanksgiving this year. My family and I absolutely loved it. Thank you so much for such a yummy recipe!!!

    Reply
  2. Samantha Fitts says

    Posted on 11/20 at 1:31 am

    Hello there!! 😊
    I just want to say (for one I haven’t even made your recipes yet) , but by judging your recipe selection and especially your website (from a distance) it’s been my absolute favorite thus far! I have to say, you have already stuck on me!! I’m a 24yo single mama with a 2yo daughter, and I’ve been cooking for atleast 15 years where my mom worked 24/7… Your website is the only one that I have seen where someone actually suggests checking out the comment section, for reviews and suggestions! The “cooking world” is filled with a lot of judgement and the fact that you suggest this!? not to mention your way of wording (certain things” has truly stood out to me. Like I said I have not made any of your recipes yet but I am so impressed and I honestly don’t want to use any other website but yours now 🤣
    because I love your recipes THAT MUCH. and you have such a high-quality selection to choose from!!?! (Like “this dip”) or (this dip “WITH bacon”) I’m just so impressed. You’re meant for this limelight and I hope and pray you’re as successful as it seems you are because just wow!!! Thank you for the recipes, seriously. I’ve never understood why others hide their fav recipes or ingredients, because I’d much rather share and “be fruitful” ! 😉😊 So thank you, I’m going to make this for Thanksgiving and will be skimming your other recipes for next week’s thanksgiving 😊 happy holidays and be merry!! ❤️

    Reply
    • The Chunky Chef says

      Posted on 11/20 at 8:41 pm

      Hi Samantha! Oh my word, your comment just made my whole weekend!!! You’re very right about the cooking world being pretty judgmental, and people can be very, shall we say, forthcoming with their opinions lol. I hope you love this dip as much as we do and have an absolutely fantastic Thanksgiving! <3

      Reply
  3. katerina @ diethood.com says

    Posted on 10/15 at 1:42 pm

    WOW!! This caramel pumpkin dip looks AMAZING! I bet it tastes incredible!

    Reply
  4. Allyson Zea says

    Posted on 10/15 at 12:03 pm

    This looks like the perfect dessert treat! Thanks for the easy directions!

    Reply
  5. Toni Dash says

    Posted on 10/15 at 9:52 am

    This is really ahh-mazing!! It is so hard to resist!!

    Reply
  6. Vikki says

    Posted on 10/15 at 3:06 am

    This dip is so tasty and so FALL! My family enjoyed it a lot

    Reply
  7. Erin | Dinners,Dishes and Dessert says

    Posted on 10/15 at 12:00 am

    This Caramel Pumpkin Dip is looks absolutely delicious! Yummy!

    Reply
  8. Dorothy Reinhold says

    Posted on 10/14 at 8:37 pm

    This sounds like the perfect fall treat! Can’t wait to make a batch.

    Reply
  9. Beth says

    Posted on 10/14 at 9:30 am

    Oh my goodness this looks out of this world delicious! My family is going to love this dip! I’m so excited to make this for little get to togethers!

    Reply
  10. Sharon says

    Posted on 10/14 at 9:28 am

    Can you substitute sugar free cool whip and sugar free pudding mix?  Will consistency be the same?  Thanks! 

    Reply
    • The Chunky Chef says

      Posted on 10/14 at 9:15 pm

      Without testing it myself, I can’t say with any certainty, but I think it would work just as well 🙂

      Reply

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