Save A festive, creamy dessert dip with fresh mint and chocolate chips, shaped into a cheerful holiday wreath—perfect for sharing at parties.
Ingredients
- Dip Base: 225 g (8 oz) cream cheese softened, 120 g (1/2 cup) unsalted butter softened, 100 g (1/2 cup) powdered sugar, 1/2 tsp pure peppermint extract, 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract, 1 2 drops green food coloring (optional)
- Add ins: 150 g (3/4 cup) mini chocolate chips, 2 tbsp chopped fresh mint leaves (plus extra for garnish)
- Decoration: 2 tbsp red mini chocolate candies or pomegranate seeds, Additional mini chocolate chips and mint leaves for garnish
- For Serving: Assorted cookies (e.g. shortbread, vanilla wafers, chocolate wafers), Pretzel sticks
Instructions
- Step 1:
- In a large mixing bowl beat the cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy.
- Step 2:
- Add the powdered sugar peppermint extract vanilla extract and green food coloring (if using) Mix until fully combined and fluffy.
- Step 3:
- Fold in the mini chocolate chips and chopped fresh mint leaves.
- Step 4:
- Transfer the mixture onto a serving plate lined with parchment paper Shape the dip into a ring or wreath using a spatula or clean hands.
- Step 5:
- Decorate the wreath with extra chocolate chips fresh mint leaves and red mini chocolate candies or pomegranate seeds to resemble holly berries.
- Step 6:
- Chill for at least 1 hour before serving for best texture and flavor.
- Step 7:
- Serve with assorted cookies and pretzel sticks for dipping.
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Save Recipe FAQs
- → How can I make the dip more colorful?
Add a few drops of green food coloring or natural spinach juice to the mixture for a vibrant green tint that complements the mint flavor.
- → What are good options for serving alongside this dip?
Assorted cookies like shortbread, vanilla wafers, chocolate wafers, and pretzel sticks pair wonderfully with the creamy texture and mint-chocolate flavors.
- → Can I prepare the dip ahead of time?
Yes, the dip can be chilled for at least an hour or overnight, which helps it firm up and enhances the flavors before serving.
- → Are there any tips for shaping the wreath?
Use parchment paper on the serving plate to help shape the dip into a ring with a spatula or clean hands; decorating with candies and mint leaves adds festive appeal.
- → Is this suitable for a vegetarian diet?
Yes, the dip uses vegetarian-friendly ingredients like cream cheese, butter, and chocolate chips without animal-derived gelatin.
- → What allergen information should I consider?
Contains milk, soy (in some chocolate chips), and gluten if served with regular cookies or pretzels. Check ingredient labels for potential nut traces.