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Sweet, creamy Candy Cane Dip is the perfect quick and easy-to-make no-bake holiday dessert. It’s great for sharing at parties or gatherings.
Dessert Dip
When it comes to easy dessert recipes, this just might be the easiest one I’ve ever shared! This Candy Cane Dip is perfect for holiday office parties, get-togethers with friends, or on your holiday menu. It comes together quickly and easily, and your friends and family will happily devour it all!
This recipe starts off with a brick of softened cream cheese combined with powdered sugar, peppermint extract, vanilla extract, whipped topping (Cool Whip), and crushed candy canes.
Here are a few other recipes we love this time of the year – Italian Anise Cookies, No-Bake Eggnog Pie, White Chocolate Lemon Truffles, Italian Ricotta Cookies, Soft Sugar Cookies, Christmas Shortbread Cookies, Rocky Mountain Snowdrops, and Gingerbread Cake.
How to make Dessert Dip
Ingredients
- cream cheese – any unflavored kind (full-fat or reduced fat)
- powdered sugar
- peppermint extract
- vanilla extract
- whipped topping – such as Cool Whip
- crushed candy canes
- Assorted cookies for dipping
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, peppermint extract, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Fold in the whipped topping and half of the crushed candy canes.
- If desired, transfer to a serving bowl. Chill until serving time, at least 2 hours.
- When ready to serve, top with the remaining crushed candy canes.
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Candy Cane Dip FAQs
Chocolate graham crackers, Chessman cookies, Milano Cookies, butter cookies, animal crackers, chocolate fudge creme-filled tubular-shaped wafer cookies, chocolate wafer cookies, chocolate covered pretzels, chocolate or vanilla creme-filled cookies, or other dippers. You can also use an assortment of fresh fruit as dippers too!
Store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Properly stored, it is good for up to one week.
Yes, you can. However, note that the quality and texture may not be as good as when first made.
TO FREEZE: Place dip in an airtight freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. To use, thaw in the refrigerator overnight.
Recipe Tips
- You can add a few drops of red food coloring to make a festive pink dip.
- Add some mini chocolate chips for a mint-chip twist!
- For the best taste and texture, allow the dip to sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes before serving.
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Ingredients
- 1 package cream cheese, softened, 8 oz.
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons peppermint extract
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 container whipped topping, thawed, 8 oz.
- ½ cup crushed candy canes, divided
- Assorted cookies or fruits, for dipping
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, peppermint extract, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Fold in the whipped topping and half of the crushed candy canes.
- If desired, transfer to a serving bowl. Chill until serving time, at least 2 hours.
- When ready to serve, top with the remaining crushed candy canes.
Notes
- You can add a few drops of red food coloring to make a festive pink dip.
- Add some mini chocolate chips for a mint-chip twist!
- For the best taste and texture, allow the dip to sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes before serving.
Recommended dippers:
Chocolate graham crackers, Chessman cookies, Milano Cookies, butter cookies, animal crackers, chocolate fudge creme-filled tubular-shaped wafer cookies, chocolate wafer cookies, chocolate covered pretzels, chocolate or vanilla creme-filled cookies, or other dippers. You can also use an assortment of fresh fruit as dippers, too!Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
