Mint Chocolate Chip Dip (Print)

Creamy mint and chocolate chip dip shaped into a festive wreath, perfect for sharing at celebrations.

# Components:

→ Dip Base

01 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
02 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
03 - 1/2 cup powdered sugar
04 - 1/2 teaspoon pure peppermint extract
05 - 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
06 - 1–2 drops green food coloring (optional)

→ Add-ins

07 - 3/4 cup mini chocolate chips
08 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves

→ Decoration

09 - 2 tablespoons red mini chocolate candies or pomegranate seeds
10 - Additional mini chocolate chips and mint leaves for garnish

→ For Serving

11 - Assorted cookies such as shortbread, vanilla wafers, and chocolate wafers
12 - Pretzel sticks

# Directions:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy.
02 - Add powdered sugar, peppermint extract, vanilla extract, and green food coloring if desired; mix until fully blended and fluffy.
03 - Gently fold in the mini chocolate chips and chopped fresh mint leaves to maintain texture.
04 - Transfer the mixture onto a serving plate lined with parchment paper, shaping it into a wreath using a spatula or clean hands.
05 - Adorn the wreath with extra chocolate chips, fresh mint leaves, and red mini chocolate candies or pomegranate seeds to resemble holly berries.
06 - Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to meld and texture to firm up.
07 - Present chilled dip with assorted cookies and pretzel sticks for dipping.

# Chef Secrets:

01 -
  • Festive and creamy dessert dip
  • Perfect for sharing at holiday parties
02 -
  • Ensure all packaged ingredients are processed in nut-free facilities for nut-free preparation
  • Green food coloring can be swapped for natural spinach juice for a subtle tint
03 -
  • Use a rubber spatula to shape the wreath evenly
  • Chill the dip thoroughly to develop better flavor and texture
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