Low Fat Pumpkin Cream Cheese
Indulge in the cozy flavors of fall with this irresistible Low Fat Pumpkin Cream Cheese, a guilt-free and creamy spread perfect for your morning bagels, toast, or crackers. This quick and easy recipe comes together in just 10 minutes, combining velvety low-fat cream cheese with real canned pumpkin puree, a touch of honey for natural sweetness, and a warming mix of cinnamon and nutmeg for that quintessential autumn spice. With just 1 tablespoon of powdered sugar and a hint of vanilla extract, this healthier pumpkin cream cheese boasts rich flavor with fewer calories. A quick chill in the fridge enhances its deliciously smooth texture and layered taste. Ideal for festive gatherings or a seasonal breakfast treat, this versatile, low-calorie spread is a must-try!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 ounces low-fat cream cheese
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 0.125 teaspoon salt
Instructions
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the low-fat cream cheese, canned pumpkin puree, powdered sugar, honey, and vanilla extract.
Use an electric mixer or a spoon to blend the ingredients until well incorporated and smooth.
Add the ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt to the cream cheese mixture.
Continue to mix until all the spices are evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
Taste the mixture and adjust sweetness or spices if preferred, adding more honey or spices as desired.
Transfer the pumpkin cream cheese to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld together.
Serve chilled and spread over bagels, toast, or crackers. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
816 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 47.6 g | 61% | |
| Saturated Fat | 26.3 g | 132% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 86 mg | 29% | |
| Sodium | 1301 mg | 57% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 62.1 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.7 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 41.1 g | ||
| Protein | 19.0 g | 38% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 403 mg | 31% | |
| Iron | 4.4 mg | 24% | |
| Potassium | 923 mg | 20% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
