Imagine pumpkin pie as an interesting dip and you have a desseert that will delight adults and children alike. It is a simple mixture of vanilla pudding, pumpkin, spices, and whipped cream that is fast and easy to make, but quite decadent. Serve with graham crackers, cookies, or sliced fresh fruit as dippers.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1 (5 ounces) package instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 can (15 ounces) solid pack pumpkin, not pumpkin pie mix
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice berries (not the spice mixture)
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 cups whipped cream (may substitute whipped cream in a tub)
Preparation:
Whip vanilla pudding, pumpkin, brown sugar, cinnamon, ginger, ground allspice, and nutmeg for 2 minutes, until thoroughly combined.Gently fold in whipped cream until combined. Refrigerate at least 2 hours. Keep cold until serving time.
Serve as a dip with graham crackers, gingersnaps, sliced apples or other fruit, or your favorite cookies as dippers.
Yield: about 3 cups
