Pumpkin Dip Recipe In The Instant Pot
This post may contain affiliate partner links. View our privacy statement HERE.
Hosting a Halloween or fall-themed party? Or maybe this year’s Thanksgiving family gathering?
Then this savory and sweet pumpkin dip is what you need!
Made with cowboy caviar (salsa, black beans, corn), cream cheese, shredded cheese and pumpkin puree, it’s a tasty dip and the perfect starter for a Southern Thanksgiving menu.
You can serve pumpkin dip at any fall-themed party or game day festivity or enjoy it as a snack during the week.
Pumpkin dip is also the perfect appetizer for a soul food Thanksgiving menu to warm up Black folks to try pumpkin pie. (Since we usually only indulge in sweet potato pie!)
In addition, this recipe is quick and easy to make so that you can enjoy it any time of year when you feel like you want a little taste of autumn.
The best part about this pumpkin dip recipe is that you can use up all of those cans of pumpkin sitting in your pantry – and quick and easy since this is an Instant Pot recipe!
No one will ever even know those cans were there because they get hidden inside this tasty treat!
What is pumpkin dip?
Time to start meal planning for the holidays! So you’ll need this pumpkin dip recipe as a great appetizer that tastes amazing with tortilla chips.
Not complicated at all, but what ingredients do you need?
You only need a few ingredients to make this black beans and corn cowboy caviar-style pumpkin bliss. Simply add that to the Instant Pot plus cream cheese, a can of pumpkin, your favorite salsa, shredded cheese, and fresh cilantro to garnish.
What does this pumpkin dip taste like?
Who says all dips have to be savory?
This dip is a fiesta of both sweet and savory!
Sweet because of the pumpkin filling, which you will be swooning over before it’s even made.
And savory because of the cowboy caviar – a combination of salsa, black beans, and corn.
This pumpkin dip has all the delicious flavors of sweet and savory in perfect autumn harmony, all in a creamy, dreamy dip!
How do you make pumpkin dip?
This is a Southern cowboy caviar-inspired pumpkin dip that’s easy to make with Instant Pot.
Pour the cream cheese, pumpkin, black beans, corn, salsa, and salt into the Instant Pot and let it cook on the slow cook setting for five minutes. Add cheese and cook for another ten minutes. Garnish with cilantro if desired.
Happy dipping, friends!
Kitchenware for Instant Pot pumpkin dip
Shop my kitchenware!
Instant Pot Duo Nova | Williams Sonoma similar pumpkin mug | Amazon similar autumn plates | Amazon small rubber spatula | Courtly Check similar dish towel |
Pumpkin dip recipe with cowboy caviar ingredients
Ingredients for Instant Pot pumpkin dip
- 15 oz. canned pumpkin (or pumpkin puree)
- 6 oz. of whipped cream cheese
- 12 oz. of salsa (your favorite kind)
- 1 cup of black beans
- 1 cup of corn
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 12 oz. of Mexican shredded cheese
- ¼ cup of fresh chopped cilantro to garnish
Instructions for savory and sweet pumpkin dip in the Instant Pot
- Remove the Instant Pot lid and pour the pumpkin, cream cheese, salsa, black beans, corn, and salt into the stainless steel inner pot.
- Stir to mix the ingredients.
- With the Instant Pot lid off, turn on the slow cook setting for 5 minutes. (When the time is up, you’ll know when to add the cheese for the next step).
- After the 5-minute timer is up, stir in the cheese and turn the pot back on to slow cook for 10 more minutes.
- When the cooking time is finished, transfer to a serving bowl or keep the dip in the Instant Pot on the ‘keep warm’ setting.
- Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro and wonton strips (optional).
- Serve this pumpkin dip recipe warm with tortilla chips – and enjoy!
How do you serve this pumpkin dip recipe?
It can be hard to figure out what to eat with this delicious dip. But, when paired with tortilla chips, it makes the perfect party appetizer or snack because it’s quick and easy to make. So you don’t have to spend hours in the kitchen before your next get-together!
Serve warm with fresh fruit, bite-size crackers, cinnamon graham crackers, gingersnap cookies, toasted mini-bagels, toast slices, muffins, or focaccia bread for just a few options.
Have you ever wondered what you should dip into pumpkin dip?
It can be served with tortilla chips, apple wedges, Nilla wafers. Still, it also tastes great when used as an accompaniment for tacos or burritos.
Can you use pumpkin pie filling instead of pumpkin puree?
Yes, you can, and it will yield a slightly sweeter yet still delicious taste!
Does the cream cheese need to be softened?
I recommend using an already softened whipped cream cheese for this recipe. However, if you don’t have that type on hand, the cream cheese will still soften in the Instant Pot because it will be on the slow cooker setting.
Can this no-bake pumpkin dip be frozen?
Yes, technically, leftovers can be frozen. There may be some differences in the texture and creaminess of the pumpkin dip, but that won’t affect its taste!
If you plan to keep the pumpkin dip for a month or less, freezing is an option. It’s essential to transfer your pumpkin dip into an airtight container before placing it in the freezer for best results!
What did you think of this recipe?
This is a recipe for a creamy pumpkin dip that’s both savory and sweet. It’s perfect as an appetizer for any holiday party or as a side dish to a Southern Thanksgiving feast.
The ingredients are simple. And thanks to Instant Pot, the cooking time is short, so it’s easy to make this delicious dip from scratch!
Bake up some cookies for dipping, and serve warm at your next Halloween party or Thanksgiving get-together. Or pack pumpkin dip in a mason jar to take with you on the go for tailgating season. Wherever the time or place – yummy goodness awaits!
If you like this recipe, you’ll love these best Instant Pot Southern food recipes roundup HERE.
Leave a 5-star rating and a comment below, and share your finished recipe pictures HERE in the Facebook group!
This post appeared first on iPersonalShop.com on October 11, 2018.
Equipment
- Instant Pot electric pressure cooker
Ingredients
- 15 oz pumpkin canned or pumpkin puree
- 6 oz cream cheese whipped
- 12 oz salsa your favorite kind
- 1 cup black beans
- 1 cup corn fresh, frozen, or canned
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 12 oz. Mexican cheese shredded
- ¼ cup cilantro fresh & chopped
Instructions
- Remove the Instant Pot lid and pour the pumpkin, cream cheese, salsa, black beans, corn, and salt into the stainless steel inner pot.
- Stir to mix the ingredients.
- With the Instant Pot lid off, turn on the slow cook setting for 5 minutes. (When the time is up, you’ll know when to add the cheese for the next step).
- After the 5-minute timer is up, stir in the cheese and turn the pot back on to slow cook for 10 more minutes.
- When the cooking time is finished, transfer to a serving bowl or keep the dip in the Instant Pot on the ‘keep warm’ setting.
- Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro and wonton strips (optional).
- Serve this pumpkin dip recipe warm with tortilla chips – and enjoy!
Are the black beans/ corn from can drained?
Good question – If using canned corn, drain. If you’re using canned black beans, do not drain the beans. Thanks!