Description
If you love snack cakes, peppermint, and no-bake holiday treats, let us introduce you to your new holiday obsession: Christmas Tree Cake Dip. It’s creamy, dreamy, and tastes like the holidays in every spoonful.
Ingredients
Base
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
½ cup sour cream
Flavoring
1 tsp vanilla extract
½ tsp almond extract
Mix-Ins
½ cup mini chocolate chips
½ cup crushed peppermint candies
Toppings
Green sprinkles
Red & white crushed candy canes
Instructions
1. Make the Base (≈ 2 minutes)
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In a large bowl, beat cream cheese on medium speed until smooth and fluffy.
2. Sweeten It (≈ 1 minute)
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Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing until fully incorporated and creamy.
3. Flavor & Smooth (≈ 1 minute)
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Mix in sour cream, vanilla extract, and almond extract until smooth.
4. Fold in the Fun 🍫🍬 (≈ 1 minute)
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Gently fold in mini chocolate chips and crushed peppermint candies with a spatula.
5. Shape & Decorate 🎄 (≈ 2 minutes)
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Transfer the dip to a festive serving dish.
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Use a spatula to shape it into a Christmas tree (optional).
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Decorate with green sprinkles and crushed candy canes.
6. Chill & Serve ❄️ (≈ 30 minutes)
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Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let flavors meld.
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Serve chilled with cookies, graham crackers, wafers, or pretzels.
Notes
This dip can be made a day in advance; just cover it tightly and store it in the refrigerator.
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
For a lighter version, substitute Greek yogurt for sour cream.