Description
This fun and festive Grinch Dip is a creamy, sweet dessert dip featuring vanilla pudding, cream cheese, and a vibrant green color perfect for holiday gatherings or themed parties. It’s quick to prepare, combining smooth textures with a playful finish topped with heart-shaped sprinkles.
Ingredients
Scale
Dip Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups Whole Milk
- 1 (3.4 ounce) box Vanilla Pudding Mix
- 8 ounces Cream Cheese, softened to room temperature
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- ½ teaspoon Liquid Green Food Coloring
- 4 ounces Cool Whip, thawed
Topping
- 1 tablespoon Heart Sprinkles
Instructions
- Prepare the Pudding: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the whole milk and vanilla pudding mix until it thickens according to package instructions, usually about 2 minutes.
- Blend Cream Cheese and Flavorings: In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with the vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. This ensures there are no lumps in the dip.
- Combine Mixtures: Gradually fold the prepared vanilla pudding into the cream cheese mixture, blending gently to maintain a smooth texture.
- Add Color and Cool Whip: Stir in the liquid green food coloring until the dip is evenly colored bright green. Then fold in the thawed Cool Whip to lighten the mixture, making it fluffy and airy.
- Chill the Dip: Refrigerate the Grinch Dip for at least 30 minutes to allow it to set and flavors to meld.
- Serve with Sprinkles: Before serving, sprinkle the top with heart-shaped sprinkles for a festive touch. Serve chilled with cookies, fruit, or crackers for dipping.
Notes
- Ensure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature for easy mixing and a smooth texture.
- You can adjust the amount of green food coloring to reach your preferred shade of green.
- Cool Whip adds lightness; if unavailable, whipped cream can be used as a substitute.
- Serve the dip chilled for best flavor and consistency.
- This dip pairs wonderfully with sugar cookies, apple slices, or graham crackers.
