# What You'll Need:
→ Dairy
01 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
02 - 1/2 cup heavy cream or whipped topping
→ Pumpkin & Sweeteners
03 - 1 cup pure pumpkin puree
04 - 1/2 cup light brown sugar
05 - 1/4 cup powdered sugar
06 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Spices
07 - 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
08 - 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
09 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
10 - 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
11 - Pinch of salt
# Method Steps:
01 - In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with a hand mixer or stand mixer until smooth and creamy.
02 - Add pumpkin puree, light brown sugar, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Blend until completely combined and smooth.
03 - Sprinkle in ground cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, and a pinch of salt. Mix thoroughly.
04 - Gently fold in the heavy cream or whipped topping with a rubber spatula until the mixture is light and fluffy.
05 - Transfer to a serving bowl. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
06 - Serve with graham crackers, vanilla wafers, sliced apples, or ginger snaps as desired.
