Grinch Green Dip with Red Heart Sprinkles Recipe
This festive Grinch Green Dip with Red Heart Sprinkles is a fun and creamy dessert dip perfect for holiday gatherings. Made with softened cream cheese, vanilla, powdered sugar, and whipped topping, it’s dyed a vibrant green and garnished with red heart sprinkles to resemble the Grinch theme. Easy to prepare and deliciously sweet, this dip pairs well with cookies, fruit, or crackers for a playful holiday treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes (including chilling time)
- Yield: About 2 cups of dip, serves 8 to 10 1x
- Category: Dessert Dip
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Dip Ingredients
- 8 ounces (227g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup (115g) powdered sugar
- 1 cup (75g) whipped topping such as Cool Whip
- Green food coloring, as needed
- Red heart sprinkles for garnish
Instructions
- Soften the Cream Cheese: Ensure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature for easy mixing and a smooth dip texture.
- Mix Cream Cheese and Vanilla: In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and vanilla extract. Beat together until creamy and smooth.
- Add Powdered Sugar: Gradually add the powdered sugar to the cream cheese mixture, continuing to beat until fully incorporated and smooth.
- Fold in Whipped Topping: Gently fold in the whipped topping (like Cool Whip) until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- Add Green Food Coloring: Add green food coloring a few drops at a time until the desired bright green color is achieved, mixing well after each addition.
- Chill the Dip: Cover the dip and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow it to set and the flavors to meld.
- Garnish and Serve: Before serving, sprinkle red heart sprinkles on top to create the festive Grinch look. Serve with your favorite dippers such as cookies, fruit, or crackers.
Notes
- Make sure the cream cheese is softened to avoid lumps in the dip.
- You can adjust the sweetness by adding more or less powdered sugar according to taste.
- For a lighter option, use low-fat cream cheese and whipped topping alternatives.
- If you want a stronger vanilla flavor, increase the vanilla extract slightly.
- Use gel-based food coloring for a more vibrant green without thinning the dip.
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