Description
Festive holiday cheer sparkles through this Christmas Tree Cake Dip, melding rich cream cheese, sweet marshmallow, and delightful sprinkle magic. Creamy, whimsical flavors invite holiday celebrations where friends and family connect over delectable seasonal indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Base:
- 2 cups cake mix
- 1 cup cream cheese
- 1/2 cup butter
Festive Sweeteners:
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp vanilla extract
- 3 tbsp green food coloring
Decorative Toppings:
- 1/3 cup sprinkles
- 1/4 cup crushed candy canes
- 2 tbsp white chocolate chips
- 1 tbsp edible glitter
Instructions
- In a spacious mixing bowl, thoroughly blend cake mix, softened cream cheese, and room-temperature butter until achieving a smooth, uniform consistency.
- Gradually incorporate powdered sugar and vanilla extract, whisking continuously to create a creamy texture without lumps.
- Add green food coloring, stirring meticulously to distribute the vibrant hue evenly throughout the mixture, creating a festive Christmas tree-like appearance.
- Refrigerate the dip for 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld and texture to firm slightly.
- Just before serving, generously garnish the surface with a delightful medley of sprinkles, crushed candy canes, white chocolate chips, and a sprinkle of edible glitter.
- Transfer to a decorative serving dish, ensuring the toppings are artfully scattered across the dip’s surface.
- Serve chilled with an assortment of graham crackers, cookies, or fresh fruit slices for dipping.
- Store any remaining dip in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, maintaining its festive charm and creamy texture.
Notes
- Adjust food coloring intensity by adding gradually, ensuring the perfect Christmas tree green without overpowering the dip’s delicate flavor profile.
- Swap traditional cream cheese with dairy-free alternatives like cashew or almond-based cream cheese for a vegan-friendly version that maintains the recipe’s creamy consistency.
- Experiment with different extracts like peppermint or almond to create unique flavor variations that complement the festive theme.
- Chill mixing bowl and utensils beforehand to help achieve a smoother, more stable dip texture that holds its shape beautifully when served.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg