This scrumptious peppermint cream cheese dip is a perfect sweet treat for your Christmas party!
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I went peppermint-crazy this holiday season with decorations and candy-cane–themed recipes. Our living room decked out in candy cane accents is the ideal spot to watch Christmas movies and enjoy a dessert platter centered around this creamy, minty dip. It’s festive, simple to prepare, and always a crowd-pleaser.
Peppermint Cream Cheese Dip Ingredients
This Christmas dip takes just a few simple ingredients and a few minutes to make.
- cream cheese
- powdered sugar
- peppermint extract
- whipped topping
- crushed peppermint candy
It tastes like a peppermint cheesecake in dip form, but with the versatility of scooping it with all your favorite treats. The full recipe with exact measurements and instructions appears in the recipe card below.
What To Serve With Peppermint Cream Cheese Dip
One of the best things about this holiday dip is the variety of dippers that pair well with it. For my Christmas dessert platter, I included:
- gingersnaps
- rolled chocolate wafer cookies
- shortbread cookies
- chocolate cookies
- red and green M&Ms
- fresh mint for garnish
Other great options are strawberries, ladyfingers, or gingerbread cookies. Mix and match to create a colorful, festive platter everyone can enjoy.
More Holiday Dip Ideas for your Christmas Party
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Peppermint Cream Cheese Holiday Dip Recipe
5 minutes
5 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 tsp peppermint extract
- 1 1/2 cups thawed frozen whipped topping
- crushed peppermint candies to garnish
Instructions
- Place the cream cheese in a mixing bowl and stir until smooth and creamy.
- Sift the powdered sugar into the cream cheese and mix until combined.
- Add the peppermint extract and stir until evenly incorporated.
- Gently fold in the thawed whipped topping until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- Transfer the dip to a serving bowl and garnish with crushed peppermint candies.
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