Grinch Dip is a bright green dip with a big red heart in the middle. This rich, thick and creamy dip is almost like cheesecake! It is perfect for dipping Christmas cookies.
Enjoy this dip while watching the movie and watch his heart grow three sizes, or throw a Grinch themed party.
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Grinch Dip Ingredients
To make this Grinch recipe, you will need the following ingredients (go to the recipe below for exact quantities and instructions):
- Cream cheese: While the recipe will work with cold cream cheese, room temperature cream cheese will give you a smoother, creamier dip.
- Cool Whip
- Powdered sugar
- Red non-pareil sprinkles
- Neon green food dye: When adding in your food dye, start with a few drops and mix to test the color. Keep adding small amounts until you get the right color green.
- Heart shaped cookie cutter
How to Make This Grinch Dessert Dip
- Place cream cheese block in large mixing bowl and add powdered sugar. Mix on low with an electric mixer.
- Add in the whipped topping and mix on high.
- Add in green food coloring and mix until all the color is mixed into the dip.
- Spoon dip into your serving bowl and smooth out the top with the back of your spoon. Using the heart shaped cookie cutter gently place it on the surface of your dip. Use a spoon to gently sprinkle the sprinkles in a thin, even layer covering the whole heart. Gently push the sprinkles into the dip around all the edges of the cookie cutter to make sure they stay in place.
- Remove the cookie cutter and your dip is ready to serve with your favorite Christmas cookies.
Storage Instructions
Should keep for 3-4 days in fridge, although sprinkles will bleed their color and is best eaten day of making.
What to Serve with this Dip
- ginger snaps
- gingerbread man cookies
- pretzels
- vanilla wafers
- graham crackers
- apples or bananas
- or your favorite sweet cracker
More Christmas Dessert Dips
- Gingerbread Dip
- Christmas Booty Dip
- Red Velvet Dip
- Chocolate Chip Cream Cheese Ball
- Eggnog Dip
- Little Debbie Christmas Tree Dip
Grinch Dip
Grinch Dip is a bright green dip with a big red heart in the middle. This rich, thick and creamy dip is almost like cheesecake! It is perfect for dipping Christmas cookies.
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese, room temperature
- 4 oz whipped topping
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1-2 Tablespoons red non-pareil sprinkles
- Neon green food dye
Instructions
- Place cream cheese block in large mixing bowl and add powdered sugar. Mix on low with an electric mixer.
- Add in the whipped topping and mix on high.
- Add in green food coloring and mix until all the color is mixed into the dip.
- Spoon dip into your serving bowl and smooth out the top with the back of your spoon.
- Gently place the heart shaped cookie cutter on the surface of your dip. Use a spoon to gently sprinkle the sprinkles in a thin, even layer covering the whole heart. Gently push the sprinkles into the dip around all the edges of the cookie cutter to make sure they stay in place.
- Remove the cookie cutter and your dip is ready to serve with your favorite Christmas cookies.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 179Total Fat: 14gSaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 29mgSodium: 93mgCarbohydrates: 13gFiber: 0gSugar: 12gProtein: 2g