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Homemade Pumpkin Ranch Dip

5 from 2 votes
Total: 10 minutes
Serves 6 SERVINGS

Creamy, refreshing, and packed with Ranch dip flavor, Homemade Pumpkin Ranch Dip is a perfect one-bowl add-on to your following party menu. Trust me, this awesomely delicious dip made with a delightful fall twist will soon become a hit among the crowd! 

Serve it as a topping or as a dip for your favorite salad; it is definite that your family and guests will love it in every way!

Pumpkin Ranch Dip with fresh veggies

An extremely versatile, irresistibly delicious, and super handy Pumpkin Ranch Dip adds zest to your favorite meals and homemade recipes!

If you love pumpkin latte or pumpkin mousse Pie, this recipe will drive your taste buds insane!

The best part is that this Homemade Pumpkin Ranch Dip requires no cooking at all and can be prepared in minutes.

Moreover, this dip has a perfect consistency and is entirely fuss-free, so you don’t have to worry about spills while carrying it.

What is a Homemade Pumpkin Ranch Dip Recipe

This recipe for Pumpkin Ranch Dip could not be any easier!

It is a mouthwatering Ranch mix with an enticing pumpkin flavor that leaves one drooling for more! Fresh herbs make a considerable difference to the dip, and garlic takes the flavor a notch up, making this recipe completely irresistible.

Made with a handful of readily available ingredients, this recipe requires blending all the ingredients in the blender. Then you have the best Pumpkin Ranch Dip, ready to devour in just a few minutes.

This excellent dip goes perfectly well with everything; as a dip for your fresh veggies or as a spread on your pita bread.

Pumpkin dressing with scallions

Reasons You’ll ♡ Homemade Pumpkin Ranch Dip

This Homemade Pumpkin Ranch Dip is superbly luscious, with the perfect flavors rendered by the base ingredients and the fresh herbs. You will love to relish every bite of this delicacy. 

However, other reasons that will make you love this dip are —

  • Quick and easy to prepare
  • Portable snack
  • Can be customized according to the taste
  • Packed with ranch dip flavors
  • Elevates the taste of the other dishes!

What’s more to this gorgeous dip?

It is gluten-free, nut-free, and soy-free too!

Homemade Pumpkin Ranch Dip Ingredient List

Sour Cream — It is one of the base ingredients that add more creaminess and texture to the dip. For the best pumpkin ranch, always use sour cream and cream cheese in combination, making the dip extra creamy and enjoyable. Just using cream cheese can be heavy by itself as it has a thicker consistency. Sour cream lightens up the ranch to some extent and proves a game-changer!

Cream Cheese — This base ingredient adds structure and a creamy base to the dip, making it an incredible indulgence.

Pumpkin puree — As this recipe’s star ingredient, pumpkin puree adds fall vibes and flavor to the dip. Fresh pumpkin may be used, but canned pumpkin used here makes this recipe super simple and quick.

Milk or Buttermilk — This is added to adjust the consistency of the recipe.

Fresh lemon juice — A slight hint of tang adds a divine taste to this recipe. A little lemon juice added to it lifts the flavor of the dip.

Fresh herbs — They bring extra freshness and the best flavor to the dip. You may use dried herbs if you don’t have access to fresh herbs.

Garlic, salt, and pepper — The recipe is seasoned with salt and pepper, and garlic brings its unique flavor. Together they give our ranch dip that absolute ranch flavor we are looking for!

Homemade Pumpkin Ranch - Ruchiskitchen

Recipe Tips and Variations

Substitute for Sour Cream — Sour cream may be replaced with yogurt, but you must adjust the consistency by diluting it with a small quantity of buttermilk or regular milk. 

Swapping cream cheese — You can skip the cream cheese in this recipe and exchange it with mayonnaise. If you are adding mayonnaise as an alternative, you may need to add buttermilk to adjust the consistency. The tangy taste of the buttermilk will also counteract the mayo flavor. 

For the creamiest ranch dip — Always use full-fat sour cream and cream cheese to get the creamiest ranch dip and the most desired results. Please do not opt for non-fat cream cheese, as this will affect the ranch’s creaminess and the recipe’s overall deliciousness. 

Using coconut cream — Add coconut cream instead of regular milk for a more creamy and flavorful ranch dip.

Fresh herbs for flavor boost — Adding fresh herbs like parsley and dill in place of the dried ones ensures a flavor boost and makes the ranch dip simply irresistible!

Adding spiciness — This Homemade Pumpkin Ranch Dip recipe is flavored with herbs and garlic and seasoned with pepper powder. However, if you want it spicy, add a pinch of red chili flakes, cayenne pepper, or Cajun spice, and enjoy the spicy pumpkin ranch that your taste buds have been craving!

Smoky-flavored ranch dip — This recipe is easily adaptable to other flavors. If you want a smoky flavor, add ½ teaspoon of chipotle powder. It adapts to this flavor fairly well and adds delectable heat to the ranch while elevating its overall taste. 

Swap canned pumpkin puree for — I have used canned pumpkin puree for this recipe. However, you may also use fresh pumpkin in your recipe. Ensure the fresh pumpkin is blended smooth and is fine textured, as a grainy-textured puree will spoil the ranch’s creaminess. Also, ensure you’re using pumpkin puree and not the pumpkin pie filling because the latter contains some other spices and ingredients not meant for our ranch dip recipe.

Fixing the thick ranch — This recipe may be slightly thick in consistency because of the cream cheese. To adjust the consistency, please add 1 to 2 tablespoons of milk or buttermilk to it. 

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Let me know what you think!

It is so flavorful that you would never want to stop eating it. Furthermore, preparing this dip is so easy that it just requires putting together all the ingredients and blending them away.

So, why not make this pumpkin ranch dip and dig into its goodness whenever your taste buds crave something creamy, flavorsome, and purely divine?

Get ready to relish this homemade delicacy and double the fun of your everyday meals.

Should you make this Pumpkin Ranch dip, please let me know your thoughts by sharing your comment below.

And don’t forget to share it with your family and friends.

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Follow the step-by-step recipe to make the best Homemade Pumpkin Ranch Dip

Homemade Pumpkin Ranch - Ruchiskitchen

Homemade Pumpkin Ranch Dip

5 from 2 votes
Creamy, refreshing, and packed with Ranch dip flavor, Homemade Pumpkin Ranch Dip is a perfect one-bowl add-on to your following party menu. Trust me, this awesomely delicious dip made with a delightful fall twist will soon become a hit among the crowd!
Prep: 10 minutes
Total: 10 minutes
Calories: 219 kcal
Servings: 6 SERVINGS

EQUIPMENT

INGREDIENTS 

  • 8 ounces Softened Cream Cheese
  • ¾ cup Sour Cream
  • ¾ cup Pumpkin puree
  • 3 tablespoons Buttermilk add more to adjust consistency
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon Juice
  • 2 tablespoons Dry Ranch dressing mix
  • 1 teaspoon Chopped cilantro leaves
  • ½ teaspoon Garlic Salt
  • ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper powder
  • Salt to taste

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Assemble: all the ingredients in a large mixing bowl.
  • Whisk until well blended.
    Tip — If using fresh pumpkin puree, blend all the ingredients in the blender. Then you have the best creamiest Pumpkin Ranch Dip ever!
  • Refrigerate your ranch dip for at least an hour. The flavors meld and taste better when allowed to rest in the refrigerator for at least this duration. 
    This excellent dip goes perfectly well with everything; as a dip for your fresh veggies or as a spread on your pita bread.
    Homemade Pumpkin Ranch - Ruchiskitchen
  • Or enjoy it in tortillas as pinwheels. Makes a great party appetizer.

RECIPE NOTES

 

Frequently Asked Questions

 
How long does this Pumpkin Ranch Dip last?
This dip lasts for 3 to 4 days when stored in the fridge in an airtight container.
When using fresh herbs, it will last for 2-3 days as the fresh herbs will start to lose their essence if the dip is stored for longer.
 
What are the other ways to use this dip?
There are great ways in which you can use this ranch dip.
  • Drizzle some of this delicious dip over the homemade salads to enjoy the classic taste.
  • You can also use it as a spread in your favorite sandwiches or a fantastic sauce for your homemade burgers.
  • You can also use it as a dip with fresh veggies, onion rings, or pita bread and relish the blissful indulgence.
  • You can even dilute it and use it as a sauce for Buddha bowls, tacos, pizza, quesadillas, burritos, and more!
 
Can I make this recipe with non-dairy ingredients?
Absolutely, you can! You just need to use plant-based sour cream, cream cheese, and buttermilk, and you have the non-dairy version of your delicious Pumpkin Ranch Dip ready to be devoured.
 
Are Ranch dressing and ranch dip the same thing?
No, they are somewhat different. Although they have the same seasoning and a similar base, the ranch dip is relatively thicker than the traditional ranch dressing.
 
Can I make this Homemade Pumpkin Ranch Dip in advance?
Of course, you can. This is a perfect make-ahead dip. Whisk all the ingredients and store them in a glass jar in the refrigerator. It will stay right in the fridge for up to four days. Enjoy while it lasts.
 
Can I freeze this dip? 
I would not recommend freezing as the quality and texture will be affected. It will not taste the same as the freshly-made one.
 
How to make Homemade Ranch seasoning mix? 
If the ranch dip mix is unavailable in your area, you can combine the following ingredients to make the dry ranch mix – 
  • 1/2 cup milk powder 
  • 2 tablespoons dried parsley
  • 2 tablespoons freeze-dried chives
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried dill weed
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
 
Combine the dry ingredients and keep them in an airtight container until you’re ready to use them.
To use this in place of ranch mix, use 3 – 4 tablespoons of homemade ranch seasoning in place of 1 packet. 
 

NUTRITION

Calories: 219kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 56mg | Sodium: 706mg | Potassium: 161mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 5467IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 83mg | Iron: 0.5mg
Disclaimer: The nutritional information provided above is approximate. Variations may exist due to the ingredients/brands used. These numbers should be considered estimates, as they are not calculated by a registered dietician.
Author: Ruchi
Course: Sides
Cuisine: Gluten-free, Vegetarian

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  1. Chitz says:

    They look so yum. The pics are awesome 🙂