Christmas Peppermint Fluff Dip
A smooth and festive dessert dip featuring creamy marshmallow, tangy cream cheese, peppermint flavor, and crunchy crushed candies. A touch of red coloring creates a cheerful pink hue, making this sweet dip especially suitable for Christmas gatherings.
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Ingredients
- ¼ cup peppermint candies finely crushed, such as Starlight mints
- 8 oz cream cheese softened to room temperature
- Chocolate graham crackers for serving; apple slices or other fruit may also be used
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 7 oz marshmallow creme
- 1 –2 drops red food coloring preferably gel coloring for a more vivid shade
Instructions
- Place the softened cream cheese, marshmallow creme, and peppermint extract into a mixing bowl. Using an electric mixer on low speed, blend the ingredients until completely combined and the texture becomes smooth and creamy.
- Scatter the crushed peppermint candies over the cream cheese mixture. Continue mixing on low speed until the candy pieces are evenly distributed throughout the dip.
- For a pale pink appearance, add 1–2 drops of red food coloring. Blend on low speed until the color is evenly incorporated throughout the mixture.
- Spoon the finished peppermint fluff dip into a serving bowl. Serve with chocolate graham crackers, apple slices, or another preferred dipping accompaniment.
Notes
Gel food coloring produces a particularly vibrant shade. Peppermint extract provides the characteristic mint flavor, while finely crushed peppermint candies add a crisp texture throughout the creamy dip.