This white chocolate peppermint dip is everything you need to make your holiday table a little sweeter. It's easy to make, fun to share, and perfect for a variety of dippers. Make it once, and I promise it'll be a new holiday tradition!
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Peppermint Cheesecake Dip
'Tis the season to add a pop of peppermint to everything. I'm always searching for simple treats that are great for sharing with friends and family. One of my favorites is serving peppermint dip with peppermint shortbread cookies.
It's super creamy, sweet, and bursting with that festive candy cane flavor. Plus, it's ridiculously easy to make! I made it years ago for my annual Bible study Christmas party, and it was an instant hit. Everyone kept coming back for "just one more scoop."
Now, it's one of my favorite recipes for parties, cozy nights at home, or when I want some holiday magic.
Why You'll Love This Recipe
- It's incredibly simple! With just a few ingredients, it comes together in minutes—no baking needed!
- The peppermint flavor and candy cane topping give this holiday treat a fun and festive flair.
- Serving mini chocolate chipper cookies and sweet crackers with a dip is always a hit at parties. There's something for everyone to enjoy dipping into.
- A sweet dip is an easy sweet treat for a holiday party or movie night. You can even add a small serving bowl to a cookie charcuterie board.
Main Ingredients
This easy peppermint cheesecake dip recipe comes together in minutes with just a few simple ingredients. It's sweet, creamy, and delicious with cookies, sweet crackers, or pretzels.
- Cream Cheese: Set it out beforehand because softened cream cheese is easier to mix with other ingredients.
- Marshmallow Fluff: Sweetens the dip and adds a smooth, fluffy texture. It can usually be found in the baking aisle of most grocery stores near the marshmallows.
- White Chocolate: White chocolate chips or chunks keep it bright white. You can also use Hershey's peppermint kisses or Andes mint crunch pieces, but they will turn your dip pink.
- Peppermint Extract: To add a bright, festive flavor.
- Heavy Cream: Heavy cream gives the dip a light, creamy texture when whipped in. A container of whipped topping can also be used.
- Peppermint Candy Bits: To enhance the color and indicate the flavor, add a few candies to the dip. Candy canes or peppermint sticks are great options, but Starlight Mints are also a good choice.
How To Make Peppermint Dip
In just under 10 minutes, you can enjoy a creamy candy cane dip!
- Heat the white chocolate chunks in a microwave-safe bowl for 30 seconds. Stir and heat again for 15-20 seconds. Stir until completely melted and creamy.
- Beat the cream cheese and marshmallow fluff with an electric mixer until creamy. Pour in the melted chocolate and beat again on low speed. Use a spatula to scrape down the sides of the bowl a few times.
- Slowly add the heavy whipping cream as you beat the no-bake cheesecake mixture. Once you have mixed in all the cream, turn up the mixer speed. Beat it on high for a few minutes until it is light and fluffy.
- Refrigerate for one hour to let the flavors develop and come together. Serve the sweet dip with your favorite holiday cookies, sweet crackers, and chocolates.
BruCrew Tip: Add a few drops of pink food coloring to make the dip festive, and stir until you reach your preferred shade.
What To Dip
- Cookies: vanilla wafers, chocolate graham crackers, mini Oreo cookies, animal crackers, peppermint chocolate covered Oreos
- Pretzels: waffles, sticks, thins, chocolate covered pretzels, peppermint bark pretzels
- Marshmallows: mini, large, or holiday shapes like a marshmallow snowman
- Candies: M&M's, homemade peppermint patties, Hershey Kisses
BruCrew Tip: If you don't have time to bake cookies, try decorating store-bought cookies. It's an easy way to add some sparkle to your holiday cookie trays.
Storage Recommendations
If there is any leftover dip, cover it with plastic wrap or store it in an airtight container. Refrigerate it for 2-3 days. Keep in mind that any candy bits on the top may get watery or gooey from the moisture in the fridge.
Tips and Tricks
- Melt the white chocolate in a microwave at 50% power or use a double boiler. Stir it often to avoid scorching.
- Add a little peppermint extract at a time until you get the perfect minty flavor.
- For the bright red topping, crush candy canes into small bits using a zip-top bag and a rolling pin or meat mallet.
- Refrigerate the peppermint fluff dip before serving to thicken it and allow it to cool.
FAQs
Yes! You can make it up to a day in advance. Store the airtight container in the fridge (without the candy topping), stirring it carefully before serving.
It's not ideal, as the texture may change once it thaws, but you can freeze it in an airtight container if needed. Let it defrost in the fridge before serving.
If stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator, peppermint dip will stay fresh for about 3–4 days.
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Recipe
Peppermint Dip
This white chocolate peppermint dip is everything you need to make your holiday table a little sweeter. It's easy to make, fun to share, and perfect for a variety of dippers. Make it once, and I promise it'll be a new holiday tradition!
Ingredients
- 1 - 8 ounce package cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup marshmallow fluff
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- ½ teaspoon peppermint extract
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream
- peppermint bits
Instructions
- Beat the cream cheese and marshmallow fluff until creamy.
- Place the white chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat for 30 seconds, stirring. Heat again for 15-20 seconds, stirring until melted and creamy.
- Pour the melted chocolate into the cream cheese mixture and beat until combined. Use a spatula to scrape the sides of the bowl, making sure all the ingredients are mixed in.
- Gradually add the heavy cream and peppermint extract while the mixture is beating. Once all the cream has been mixed in, increase the speed of your mixer and beat the cheesecake mixture for a few minutes or until light and fluffy.
- Refrigerate the cheesecake dip for 1 hour. When ready to serve, spoon it into a bowl and top with peppermint bits. Serve with an assortment of cookies, sweet crackers, and chocolate.
Notes
*Do not add the peppermint bits to the top of the dip until you are ready to serve it. They will start to melt into the dip as it sits.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 10 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 298Total Fat: 22gSaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 90mgCarbohydrates: 23gFiber: 2gSugar: 18gProtein: 3g
This post was first published in December 2018. It was updated and then republished in December 2024.
Maria
I’m making this for a Christmas Eve party. Can I make it the morning of. Or should I wait to make it later that day? Thank you.
Jocelyn
It should be fine to make it ahead of time. Just don't add the extra peppermint bits until right before you eat it. I hope you enjoy it!
Jory Walker
Where did you get that cute serving tray??
Jocelyn
I bought it at our local Publix grocery store last year. I'm not sure if they will have the same one again this year, but most grocery stores have a small section of holiday serving trays and plates.
Aimee Shugarman
What a fun and festive tray of goodies. And that dip sounds amazing!
Stacie A Hamilton
No lie, I'm over here drooling! I would love this dip on those mini oreos!! YUM!
kim
Mmmm I'm going to smear it on Graham crackers!
Mallory Lanz
I'm all about the sweet treats this time of year!
Jennifer
I'm making this white chocolate peppermint cheesecake dip for our holiday this weekend!