Description
Experience a delightful dip that combines light, fluffy marshmallow sweetness with a refreshing burst of cool peppermint. This Peppermint Marshmallow Fruit Dip is the perfect festive treat for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 block of full-fat cream cheese, softened
- 1 jar of marshmallow fluff (or homemade melted marshmallows)
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract (or to taste)
- Red food coloring (optional)
- 1 tub of thawed frozen whipped topping (like Cool Whip) or homemade whipped cream
- Crushed peppermint candies (candy canes) for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare Your Cream Cheese: Ensure your block of full-fat cream cheese is at room temperature. Unwrap it and place it into a large mixing bowl.
- Beat the Cream Cheese: Using an electric hand mixer, beat the softened cream cheese on medium speed until smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes. Scrape down the sides of the bowl occasionally.
- Fold in the Marshmallow Fluff: Add the entire jar of marshmallow fluff to the beaten cream cheese. Continue beating on medium-low speed until fully combined.
- Introduce the Peppermint Flavor: Add the peppermint extract to the mixture, starting with about 1 teaspoon. Beat briefly until well combined, then taste and adjust if necessary.
- Add Festive Color (Optional): If desired, add red food coloring, starting with 1 or 2 drops, and mix until evenly distributed.
- Gently Fold in Whipped Topping: Take your thawed whipped topping and gently fold it into the cream cheese mixture using a rubber spatula until no white streaks remain.
- Chill for Best Results: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1-2 hours.
- Garnish and Serve: Transfer the chilled dip to a serving bowl and sprinkle crushed peppermint candies over the top. Serve with a colorful platter of fresh fruits.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
Keywords: For best flavor, prepare the dip in advance and chill. Adjust peppermint extract to your taste preference, and consider adding the crushed peppermint candies just before serving to maintain their crunch.