Low Sodium Pumpkin Cream Cheese

Creamy, flavorful, and heart-healthy, this Low Sodium Pumpkin Cream Cheese is the ultimate fall-inspired spread for bagels, toast, or even as a dip for fruits and crackers. Made with reduced-fat cream cheese and unsweetened pumpkin puree, this recipe balances indulgence with a touch of wholesome nutrition. Sweetened naturally with honey and spiced with warm autumn flavors like cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger, it delivers the perfect balance of sweetness and spice without added salt. Ready in just 10 minutes with no cooking required, this versatile and low-sodium treat is perfect for breakfast, snacks, or as an easy holiday brunch addition. Refrigerate it for an hour to let the flavors meld, and watch as it becomes a creamy, irresistible favorite at your table!

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 8 ounces cream cheese, reduced-fat
• 1 cup pumpkin puree, unsweetened
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 0.25 teaspoon ground ginger

Directions

Step 1

Allow the cream cheese to soften by bringing it to room temperature, approximately 20-30 minutes prior to preparation.

Step 2

In a medium mixing bowl, add the softened cream cheese.

Step 3

Using a hand mixer or a spatula, beat the cream cheese until it is creamy and smooth.

Step 4

Add the pumpkin puree to the cream cheese and mix until thoroughly combined and smooth.

Step 5

Stir in the honey, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, vanilla extract, and ground ginger. Continue to mix until all ingredients are evenly incorporated and the mixture is consistent.

Step 6

Taste the mixture and adjust sweetness or spices as desired.

Step 7

Transfer the pumpkin cream cheese to a serving bowl or store in a container and refrigerate for at least an hour to allow flavors to meld.

Step 8

Serve chilled with bagels, toast, or use as a dip for a healthy snack.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(521.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	821.0

Total Fat 41.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 24.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 121.5mg	0%
Sodium 985.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 78.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 7.7g	0%
Total Sugars 51.2g
Protein 20.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 348.2mg	0%
Iron 3.3mg	0%
Potassium 1381.7mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 48.6%

Protein: 10.5%

Carbs: 40.9%