A pumpkin spice treat basket is a fun twist on a seasonal charcuterie! Try piling your autumnal goodies in a pretty handled basket instead of a board. Not only does it look lovely, but you can move it from table to coffee table, or to a patio with ease! I was inspired by-you guessed it-pumpkin spice season to create a simple but delicious appetizer. It was on the sweeter side so this idea could also work as a casual dessert too! Crackers, cookie straws, pretzels, chocolates and a delicious pumpkin spice dip made a fall treat that everyone enjoyed! And the dip was sugar free too so it was sugar & spice that was extra nice! I’ll share the easy recipe at the end of the post. So let’s get ready to dish out the fall flavors!
pumpkin spice & everything nice!
pumpkin spice goodies are so easy to find right now…line a basket with parchment and load it up with all the good flavor!
a pretty bowl of pumpkin spice dip is simply surrounded with nibbles perfect for “dipping”
i always add something savory too…herb cheese cuts the sweet but still blends with the seasonal flavors…
and the cutest truffles are the perfect touch…
what i included in this simple basket:
sugar free pumpkin spice dip
white chocolate covered pretzels
raisin & fig crackers
pumpkin spice wafer straws
herb cheese
chocolate truffles
i can’t stress how adding a few herb sprigs can make such a lovely difference! a sage leaf effortlessly highlights this chocolatey pumpkin!
and edible blooms do the same! this marigold is the crowning touch for the dip!
a little savory, a lot of sweet, a pumpkin spice basket…
that’s pretty neat!
cheers to pumpkin spice season!!
print the recipe~
- 1 block cream cheese, softened
- 1 15 oz can pureed pumpkin not pumpkin pie filling
- 2/3 cup (scant) powdered sugar substitute can use more or less to taste
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon pumkin pie spice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- Beat the cream cheese in mixer until fluffy. Add pumpkin and beat until blended. Add the sugar 1/3 cup at at time blending between each. Then add spices and vanilla and whisk until incorporated. Chill until ready to serve. Can be stored in airtight container for 1 week in refrigerator. Serve on pretzel thins, crackers, cookies, fruit or on toasted bagels for a seasonal breakfast treat!
pin for later~
product guide~
Aldi: crackers, pumpkin spice wafers, chocolate truffles
The Fresh Market: chocolate covered pretzels, herb cheese
COMMENTS ARE OFF THIS POST