Trader Joes Pumpkin Butter Uses Recipe

This fluffy, creamy Trader Joes Pumpkin Butter Uses is made with rich cream cheese, heavy cream, and warming spices, and ready in just 35 minutes. Swirling the dark, spiced pumpkin butter through the whipped cheese creates beautiful ribbons of autumn flavor. I love whipping this up for unexpected guests when I need a quick appetizer.

What I Learned Making This

I used to spread pumpkin butter straight onto toast, but I found it could be overly sweet on its own. Whipping it into softened cream cheese completely balances the rich, spiced sugars.

The biggest mistake I made early on was using cold cream cheese, which left frustrating little lumps. Letting the dairy sit at room temperature for an hour guarantees a perfectly smooth, cloud-like dip.

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Trader Joes Pumpkin Butter Uses Ingredients

• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup Trader Joe’s Pumpkin Butter
• 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 pinch sea salt

How To Make Trader Joes Pumpkin Butter Uses

1. Beat the cheese: In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese on medium speed for 2 minutes until completely smooth.
2. Add the liquids: Pour in the heavy cream and vanilla extract, whipping for another 1 minute until fluffy and light.
3. Fold the butter: Add the pumpkin butter, cinnamon, and salt. Use a rubber spatula to gently fold the mixture until mostly combined but leaving some visible swirls.
4. Chill and serve: Cover the bowl tightly and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld before serving.

Recipe Tips

• Soften the cheese: Cold cream cheese will not whip properly and leaves unappetizing lumps in your dip.
• Avoid over-mixing: Folding the pumpkin butter gently ensures you get beautiful pockets of concentrated spice.
• Try other applications: Use this same whipped mixture as a frosting for spiced muffins or a filling for breakfast crepes.

What To Serve With Whipped Pumpkin Butter Dip

Serve this creamy dip with crisp green apples, graham crackers, or pretzel crisps for a salty contrast. It also pairs beautifully with plain shortbread cookies and a hot cup of black coffee.

How To Store

Store any leftover dip in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Do not freeze this mixture, as the cream cheese will separate and become grainy once thawed.

FAQs

• Can I make this dairy-free? Yes, you can substitute a high-quality plant-based cream cheese and a dairy-free whipping cream alternative. The texture will be slightly softer but still taste great.
• Can I use homemade pumpkin butter? Absolutely, homemade versions work just as well as the store-bought jar for this recipe. Just make sure it is completely cooled before folding it in.
• What else can I do with leftover pumpkin butter? You can stir it into morning oatmeal, spread it on warm pancakes, or blend a spoonful into a hot latte. It also works great baked into simple puff pastry twists.

Nutrition

• Calories: 150 kcal
• Total Fat: 11 g
• Saturated Fat: 6 g
• Cholesterol: 35 mg
• Sodium: 120 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 10 g
• Protein: 2 g

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• Trader Joe’s Pumpkin Brioche French Toast
• Trader Joes Pumpkin Ravioli Recipe
• Trader Joe’s Pumpkin Gnocchi with Brown Butter