Introduction

This Peppermint Dip is a festive, creamy treat perfect for holiday gatherings or any time you want a refreshing, minty dessert. It combines smooth cream cheese with cool peppermint flavor and crunchy baking chips for a delightful texture. Serve it with chocolate graham crackers or pretzels for a fun and easy snack.

A close-up image of a bowl filled with light and fluffy white whipped cream that is mixed with small red and white peppermint candy pieces, giving it a textured look. Three whole candy canes with red and white stripes are inserted vertically into the whipped cream, standing out prominently at the top. The bowl holding the whipped cream is white with horizontal red stripes and sits on a white marbled surface with a bit of a red background peeking through below. The candy pieces add a festive and colorful contrast to the creamy texture. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

8 ounces cream cheese, softened
½ cup powdered sugar
¼ teaspoon peppermint extract
8-ounce container Cool Whip
1 cup Andes Peppermint Crunch Baking Chips, plus more for garnish
Chocolate graham crackers (for dipping)
Chocolate-covered pretzels (for dipping)

Instructions

Step 1: Using a stand mixer or hand mixer, beat the softened cream cheese on medium speed until smooth, about 1 minute.
Step 2: Add the powdered sugar and peppermint extract to the cream cheese, then beat until smooth and fully combined, about 30 seconds.
Step 3: Add the Cool Whip and beat the mixture until combined and fluffy, about 1 minute.
Step 4: Gently fold in the Andes Peppermint Crunch Baking Chips to evenly distribute them throughout the dip.
Step 5: Transfer the dip to a serving bowl and chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
Step 6: Serve chilled with chocolate graham crackers and chocolate-covered pretzels for dipping.

Tips & Variations

For an extra festive touch, sprinkle additional Andes Peppermint Chips on top as a garnish before serving.
If you prefer a stronger mint flavor, add a few more drops of peppermint extract carefully to avoid overpowering.
Try substituting Cool Whip with homemade whipped cream for a fresher, less processed option.
Use crushed candy canes instead of baking chips for a slightly different crunchy texture and mint flavor.

Storage

Store the peppermint dip covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Before serving after storage, give it a gentle stir to restore its creamy texture. It’s best served chilled but can be left out for short periods during serving. If frozen, the texture may change, so refrigeration is recommended.

How to Serve

A bowl with red and white horizontal stripes is filled with a tall, fluffy mound of white whipped cream. On top of the whipped cream, there are many small pieces of crushed red and white peppermint candy scattered all over it, along with two whole peppermint candy canes standing upright at the center. The bowl sits on a bright red cloth on a white marbled surface. Nearby, there is a white cup holding several more peppermint candy canes and a white bowl filled with more candy canes in the background. Two more candy canes lie beside the bowl. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I make the peppermint dip ahead of time?

Yes, this dip can be made a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator. This actually helps the flavors meld together nicely.

What can I use if I don’t have Andes Peppermint Crunch Baking Chips?

You can substitute with crushed peppermint candies or candy canes, or use regular chocolate chips mixed with a small amount of peppermint extract.