Save A festive, creamy dessert dip with fresh mint and chocolate chips, shaped into a cheerful holiday wreath perfect for sharing at parties.
This dip is always a hit at my family parties and never lasts long on the table
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
Save This dip brings everyone together around the holiday season creating warm and joyful memories
Required Tools
Electric mixer or whisk Mixing bowl Rubber spatula Serving plate Parchment paper
Allergen Information
Contains Milk (cream cheese butter) Soy (in some chocolate chips) Gluten (if serving with regular cookies or pretzels) Double-check ingredient labels for possible traces of nuts or other allergens
Nutritional Information
Calories 290 Total Fat 19 g Carbohydrates 28 g Protein 3 g
Save This creamy mint chocolate chip dip wreath is sure to impress your guests and delight your taste buds
Kitchen Questions
- → How do I shape the dip into a wreath?
After mixing, spread the dip onto parchment paper and gently form it into a ring shape using a spatula or clean hands.
- → Can I prepare this ahead of time?
Yes, chilling the dip for at least one hour enhances texture and flavor, making it ideal for advance preparation.
- → What can I use instead of green food coloring?
Natural spinach juice can be substituted to provide a subtle green hue without artificial dyes.
- → What are good accompaniments for dipping?
Assorted cookies like shortbread, vanilla wafers, chocolate wafers, and pretzel sticks complement the dip perfectly.
- → Is there an adult variation to enhance flavor?
A splash of crème de menthe can be added for a refreshing adult twist to the flavor.