How To… Make Fall Pumpkin Cream Cheese

It wouldn’t be fall without an overdose of pumpkin flavor. Pumpkin flavored anything and everything, in fact. But this recipe really takes our fall pumpkin addiction to a new level: pumpkin cream cheese. While Trader Joe’s is known to sell a spiced one, this particular recipe is lighter and can taste more authentically pumpkin. Just what we all need.

What you need

1 1/2 teaspoon of pumpkin pie spice
1/2 cup of canned pure pumpkin
8 ounces of low fat cream cheese, softened
1 teaspoon of vanilla
2 tablespoons of brown sugar
salt, to taste

Preparation

In a large mixing bowl, combine all of the ingredients
Mix either by hand or with a blender until desired consistency is reached, creamy and smooth to spread

And voila! Great to spread on bagels, crackers, bread, toast, or used in a dessert or fondue.

What do you think?

What do you think of the pumpkin flavor trend? Have you tried this recipe? Share with us in the comments section below!