Save A festive, creamy dessert dip with fresh mint and chocolate chips, shaped into a cheerful holiday wreath—perfect for sharing at parties.
This dip has been a holiday favorite that brings everyone together around the snack table.
Ingredients
- Dip Base: 225 g (8 oz) cream cheese softened, 120 g (1/2 cup) unsalted butter softened, 100 g (1/2 cup) powdered sugar, 1/2 tsp pure peppermint extract, 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract, 1–2 drops green food coloring (optional)
- Add-ins: 150 g (3/4 cup) mini chocolate chips, 2 tbsp chopped fresh mint leaves (plus extra for garnish)
- Decoration: 2 tbsp red mini chocolate candies or pomegranate seeds, Additional mini chocolate chips and mint leaves for garnish
- For Serving: Assorted cookies (e.g., shortbread, vanilla wafers, chocolate wafers), Pretzel sticks
Instructions
- Step 1:
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy.
- Step 2:
- Add the powdered sugar, peppermint extract, vanilla extract, and green food coloring (if using). Mix until fully combined and fluffy.
- Step 3:
- Fold in the mini chocolate chips and chopped fresh mint leaves.
- Step 4:
- Transfer the mixture onto a serving plate lined with parchment paper. Shape the dip into a ring or wreath using a spatula or clean hands.
- Step 5:
- Decorate the wreath with extra chocolate chips, fresh mint leaves, and red mini chocolate candies or pomegranate seeds to resemble holly berries.
- Step 6:
- Chill for at least 1 hour before serving for best texture and flavor.
- Step 7:
- Serve with assorted cookies and pretzel sticks for dipping.
Save This recipe always sparks joy and festive spirit in our family gatherings.
Notes
Swap green food coloring for natural spinach juice; add a splash of crème de menthe for an adult twist; pairs well with hot chocolate or peppermint tea.
Required Tools
Electric mixer or whisk, mixing bowl, rubber spatula, serving plate, parchment paper
Allergen Information
Contains Milk (cream cheese butter), Soy (in some chocolate chips), Gluten (if serving with regular cookies or pretzels); double-check ingredient labels for possible traces of nuts or other allergens.
Save This dip is a quick festive treat that never fails to impress at holiday parties.
Recipe FAQs
- → What ingredients provide the mint flavor?
Fresh chopped mint leaves and peppermint extract combine to give a bright, refreshing mint flavor throughout the dip.
- → How is the wreath shape formed?
The creamy mixture is spread onto a parchment-lined plate and shaped into a ring or wreath using a spatula or clean hands for a festive presentation.
- → Can this be prepared ahead of time?
Yes, chilling the mint chocolate wreath for at least one hour before serving helps firm it up and enhance flavor melding.
- → What are good dippers to serve alongside?
Assorted cookies such as shortbread, vanilla wafers, chocolate wafers, and pretzel sticks pair perfectly for dipping.
- → Are there any allergy considerations?
This dish contains dairy and possibly soy and gluten if served with certain cookies; always check ingredient labels to accommodate allergies.