Description
This festive Grinch Green Dip with Red Heart Sprinkles is a creamy and sweet dessert dip perfect for holiday parties or themed gatherings. Made with smooth cream cheese, vanilla, powdered sugar, and fluffy whipped topping, it’s vibrantly colored green with food coloring and topped with playful red heart sprinkles for a whimsical touch.
Ingredients
Scale
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 Cream Cheese: Allow the cream cheese to sit at room temperature until soft to ensure easy mixing and a smooth texture in the dip.
- Combine Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with vanilla extract and powdered sugar until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Fold in Whipped Topping: Gently fold the whipped topping into the cream cheese mixture until fully incorporated, creating a light and fluffy texture.
- Add Green Coloring: Gradually add green food coloring to the dip, stirring until you achieve the desired vibrant Grinch green shade.
- Chill the Dip: Cover the dip with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let it set and flavors meld.
- Garnish and Serve: Before serving, sprinkle red heart sprinkles on top to give a festive and colorful contrast. Serve chilled with cookies, graham crackers, or fruit for dipping.
Notes
- You can adjust the sweetness by varying the amount of powdered sugar to taste.
- Use full-fat cream cheese for the best creamy texture.
- If you prefer less artificial coloring, use natural green coloring options such as spinach powder.
- Serve immediately after garnishing for the freshest look and texture.
- Store any leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
