Description
This festive Grinch Dip is a creamy, sweet, and colorful treat perfect for holiday gatherings. Made with cream cheese, whipped cream, powdered sugar, and a touch of green food coloring, this no-cook dip is easy to whip up and adds a playful touch to your snack table. Garnished with red heart sprinkles, it’s ideal for serving alongside cookies, crackers, or fresh fruit.
Ingredients
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Dip Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- 8 ounces whipped cream (such as Cool Whip)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup milk
- 3 drops green food coloring (adjust for desired shade)
- Red heart sprinkles for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the base: In a large bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, milk, and vanilla extract. Using an electric mixer, blend these ingredients until the mixture is smooth and creamy, ensuring no lumps remain.
- Add sweetness: Gradually mix in the powdered sugar to the cream cheese mixture, blending until fully incorporated and the texture remains smooth.
- Incorporate whipped cream and color: Gently fold in the whipped cream and the green food coloring until the dip is uniformly green and fluffy, taking care not to deflate the whipped cream.
- Serve: Transfer the prepared dip to a serving bowl. Decorate the top with red heart sprinkles for a festive touch. Serve immediately with your favorite snacks, such as cookies, crackers, or fruit.
Notes
- For a thicker consistency, chill the dip for 30 minutes before serving.
- Adjust the amount of green food coloring to achieve your preferred shade of green.
- This dip pairs well with sugar cookies, pretzels, graham crackers, and fresh fruit like apple slices or strawberries.
- Store any leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.