Ingredients:

  • 8 oz (225g) full-fat cream cheese, softened to room temperature
  • 1/3 cup (80g) pure pumpkin puree
  • 2 tbsp (30ml) pure maple syrup
  • 1 tsp (2g) pumpkin pie spice
  • ½ tsp (2.5ml) pure vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch (0.5g) fine sea salt

Instructions:

  1. Place softened cream cheese in a mixing bowl.
  2. Beat the cheese on medium high speed for 2-3 mins until pale, fluffy, and no visible lumps remain.
  3. Reduce the mixer speed to low.
  4. Add the pumpkin puree, maple syrup, pumpkin pie spice, vanilla extract, and salt. Note: Low speed prevents the spices from flying out of the bowl.
  5. Increase the speed to medium and beat until the mixture is a uniform, deep orange hue.
  6. Increase the speed to high for a final 60 seconds to incorporate air.
  7. Scrape down the sides with a rubber spatula to ensure all ingredients are blended.
  8. Transfer the Pumpkin Cream Cheese Spread to a container.
  9. Chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes until the texture firms up slightly.