Grinch Dip Recipe
This easy Grinch dip is a classic Christmas dip for the holiday season. It requires only 6 ingredients and comes together in just a few minutes. Great to serve as is or as part of a dessert board.
Suitable for vegetarian and gluten free diets. Weight Watchers points included.
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This fluffy Grinch Dip is what I use to set the holiday season. And I love that I need just 6 ingredients and a few minutes of effort to whip up this easy Christmas dessert bake everyone will love.
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Easy Christmas Dip
Along with this Christmas cookie dip,this is one of my favorite Christmas dessert dips to make. I love serving it as we watch Christmas movies, including the How the Grinch Stole Christmas movie, during Christmas parties, and of course, while opening Christmas presents.
And like my Gingerbread cheesecake dip, this no bake Grinch dessert dip tastes like Christmas Grinch Cookies but without any *raw cookie dough* stress since it is both flour-free and egg-free. Perfect right?
Oh, and if you love Grinch Desserts, check out this Grinch popcorn as well as this Grinch punch. Grinch fans, I’ve got you covered!
Ingredient Notes
- Cream cheese – use full-fat softened cream cheese for the best, most flavorful results.
- Powdered sugar – make sure it is sifted.
- Vanilla extract – Use store-bought or homemade. And you can add more to your taste.
- Cool Whip – or you can use whipped heavy cream.
- Green food coloring – I find gel coloring is best.
- Sprinkles – use red heart sprinkles for the classic Grinch look.
Handy Tip: Use Good Kitchen Tools!
For the best tools to help make your recipe even easier and more successful, check out my collection of the Best Kitchen Tools on Amazon.
How To Make It
Get the complete ingredients list and instructions from the recipe card further below.
Step 1. In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract using an electric mixer until smooth and well combined.
Step 2. Fold in the Cool Whip or whipped heavy cream and a few drops of green food coloring and combine until the mixture is creamy and well incorporated.
Step 3. Keep adding a drop or two of food coloring and mixing until the desired shade of green is achieved.
Step 4. Transfer the chilled dip to a serving bowl and sprinkle red heart sprinkles on top. Serve with your favorite dippers, such as cookies, pretzels, or fruit slices.
Dipper Ideas
- Fruit – like apple slices, strawberries, pear slices, and more.
- Cookies – such as graham crackers, gingersnaps, chocolate chip cookies, gingerbread man cookies, Oreos, Nilla wafers, Ladyfinger cookies, etc.
- Extras – like pretzels, wafers, breadsticks, and more.
Bintu’s Notes
- Choose high-quality ingredients to get the very best flavor.
- Bring your cream cheese to room temperature for easier mixing.
- You can adjust the amount of powdered sugar to make it more or less sweet, as you prefer.
- Add more or less food coloring, according to your taste and preference.
Storage
- Prep — To make this dip ahead of time, prepare the mixture and store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Allow it to come to room temperature before serving for the best flavor and texture. It is best enjoyed within the first 1-2 days for optimal freshness.
- Storage — Store any leftover dip in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 days. Before serving, allow it to come to room temperature for the best flavor and texture. If the dip becomes too thick after refrigeration, you can stir in a little milk or water to reach the desired consistency. You can only store this for 3 days, so do this if you have not already prepped ahead and stored it previously.
- Freezing — Avoid freezing the dip, as the texture may change upon thawing.
FAQS
Yes, you can substitute an equal amount of homemade whipped cream for the whipped topping. Just make sure it’s lightly sweetened.
If you prefer a less sweet dip, you can reduce the amount of powdered sugar according to your taste. Start by adding ¾ cup (90 grams) and adjust as desired.
Yes, you can use low-fat cream cheese as a substitute. However, this may affect the texture and flavor slightly.
More Grinch Recipes
- Grinch popcorn.
- Grinch punch.
- Grinch cookies.
- Grinch kabobs.
- Grinch Christmas jello shots.
- Or check out my full list of Grinch recipes.
More Recipes You Might Like
- Gingerbread cheesecake dip – a great festive dip.
- Pumpkin cheesecake dip – full of seasonal flavors.
- Cream cheese apple caramel dip – a fall favorite.
- Easy Funfetti cake batter dip – customize to any holiday.
- Monster cookie dough dip – loved by the whole family.
Tools Needed
- A handheld mixer can make blending the dip a breeze.
- This glass storage container, in case there happens to be any leftovers.
- For the best tools to help make your recipe even easier and more successful, check out my collection of the Best Kitchen Tools on Amazon.
Weight Watchers Points
There are 9 Blue Plan SmartPoints in one serving of this.
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Easy Grinch Dip
Ingredients
- 8 ounces (227g) cream cheese softened
- 1 cup (115g) powdered sugar sifted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup (75g) Cool Whip or whipped heavy cream
- green food coloring
- red heart sprinkles
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract using an electric mixer until smooth and well combined.
- Fold in the Cool Whip or whipped cream until the mixture is creamy and well incorporated.
- Add a few drops of green food color and mix well until the desired shade of green is achieved.
- Transfer the dip to a serving bowl and sprinkle red heart sprinkles on top.
- Serve chilled with your favorite dippers, such as cookies, pretzels, or fruit slices.
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Notes
- Choose high-quality ingredients to get the very best flavor.
- Bring your cream cheese to room temperature for easier mixing.
- You can adjust the amount of powdered sugar to make it more or less sweet, as you prefer.
- Add more or less food coloring according to your taste and preference.
- Storage: Store any leftover dip in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 days. Before serving, allow it to come to room temperature for the best flavor and texture. If the dip becomes too thick after refrigeration, you can stir in a little milk or water to reach the desired consistency. You can only store this for 3 days, so do this if you have not already prepped ahead and stored it previously.
- There are 9 WW Blue Plan SmartPoints in one serving of this.
