Description
This Christmas Tree Cake Dip is a delightful blend of creamy sweetness and festive flavors, reminiscent of a classic holiday cake. With its velvety texture and hints of vanilla and almond, each bite is a celebration of the season, perfect for spreading on cookies or enjoying with fruit.
Ingredients
Scale
- Base:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- Flavoring:
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp almond extract
- Mix-ins:
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candies
- Toppings:
- Green sprinkles for decoration
- Red and white candy canes, crushed
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth, about 2 minutes.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing until fully incorporated and creamy.
- Stir in the sour cream, vanilla extract, and almond extract until well combined.
- Fold in the mini chocolate chips and crushed peppermint candies gently with a spatula.
- Transfer the dip to a festive serving bowl and use a spatula to create a tree shape, if desired.
- Sprinkle green sprinkles on top to resemble a Christmas tree and add crushed candy canes for decoration.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
- This dip can be made a day in advance; just cover it tightly and store it in the refrigerator.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- For a lighter version, substitute Greek yogurt for sour cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: desserts
- Method: no-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15 grams
- Sodium: 150 milligrams
- Fat: 10 grams
- Saturated Fat: 6 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 20 grams
- Fiber: 0 grams
- Protein: 2 grams
- Cholesterol: 30 milligrams
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