Description
This festive Christmas Tree Cake Dip is a creamy, sweet, and colorful dessert dip perfect for holiday gatherings. Made with whipped cream cheese, whipped topping, and chopped Christmas tree cakes, it’s topped with red candy melt drizzle and green sprinkles for a cheerful holiday look. Serve it with your favorite cookies for dipping and enjoy a fun and delicious seasonal treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Dip Base
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 8 ounces whipped topping
- 5 Christmas tree cakes, plus 1 extra for topping (optional)
Topping
- 1/2 cup red candy melts
- Green sprinkles
For Serving
- Cookies such as shortbread, gingerbread, or sugar cookies for dipping
Instructions
- Whip the cream cheese and whipped topping: In a large mixing bowl, whip together the softened cream cheese and whipped topping until the mixture is smooth and creamy, forming the base of the dip.
- Break up the Christmas tree cakes: Gently break apart the Christmas tree cakes into bite-sized pieces to add texture and flavor to the dip.
- Mix in the Christmas tree cakes: Carefully fold the broken cake pieces into the creamy mixture, ensuring even distribution without overmixing.
- Transfer to a serving bowl: Spoon the dip mixture into a serving bowl and spread it out evenly for easy access when dipping.
- Melt the red candy melts: Place the red candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl and heat in 30-second intervals, stirring between each until smooth and fully melted.
- Drizzle melted candy over the dip: Pour the melted candy melts into a small Ziploc bag, snip off one corner, and drizzle the red candy decoratively over the top of the dip.
- Add green sprinkles: Sprinkle green sprinkles generously over the top of the dip to add a festive and colorful finishing touch.
- Serve with cookies: Serve the Christmas Tree Cake Dip alongside a selection of cookies like shortbread, gingerbread, or sugar cookies for dipping and enjoying at your holiday event.
Notes
- For best results, soften cream cheese to room temperature before whipping.
- If Christmas tree cakes are not available, you can substitute with similarly flavored festive cakes or cupcakes.
- Use cookies that are sturdy enough to scoop the dip without breaking easily.
- Store leftover dip covered in the refrigerator and consume within 2-3 days.
- For an extra decorative touch, crumble the extra Christmas tree cake on top before adding candy melts and sprinkles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert Dip
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Christmas Tree Cake Dip, holiday dip, festive dessert dip, Christmas dessert, creamy cake dip, cookie dip
