Grinch Dip
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Grinch Dip is a playful and festive green dip perfect for holiday parties, Grinch movie nights, or a fun treat. The dip’s vibrant green color is inspired by the Grinch himself, making it an eye-catching addition to your table this holiday season.
This sweet Christmas dip is made with cream cheese, cheesecake pudding mix, milk, and whipped cream, then tinted with green food coloring and topped with decorative sprinkles and a red sprinkles heart for that perfect Grinchy touch!
Looking for more delicious Grinch desserts? Check out my recipes for Grinch Oreo Balls, Grinch Sugar Cookies, Grinch Spoon Fudge, and Grinch Snowball Cookies too!
Ingredients
- Cream Cheese: This is the heart of the dip, giving it a rich and tangy flavor. Make sure it’s room temperature for easy mixing.
- White Chocolate Instant Pudding Mix: Adds another layer of flavor while keeping the texture nice and smooth.
- Whole Milk and Heavy Cream: Used to make the pudding and add even more creaminess.
- Whipped Cream: This gives the dip its light, fluffy texture. If you prefer, you can use Cool Whip whipped topping.
- Powdered Sugar: To add a bit of sweetness to the whipped cream.
- Green Food Gel: It wouldn’t be Grinch dip if it wasn’t a fun green color!
- Red Sprinkles and Lime Green Jimmies: The red sanding sugar create the shape of a heart, while the green jimmies give this festive dip it’s ragged Grinch look.
- Dippers: Graham crackers, vanilla wafers, gingersnaps, shortbread cookies, fresh fruit
- Small Heart-Shaped Cookie Cutter – Hand Mixer – Large Mixing Bowl – Medium Mixing Bowl.
Check out the printable recipe card below for the complete recipe and detailed instructions.
How to Make Grinch Dip
Soften the Cream Cheese: Always start with room-temperature cream cheese. It blends easier and prevents lumps.
Mix the Base Ingredients: Beat softened cream cheese on medium-high in a large mixing bowl until smooth. Combine heavy cream, milk, and pudding mix in a medium bowl with a whisk until well combined.
Combine Mixtures: Slowly add the pudding mixture into the whipped cream cheese and beat on low to combine. Scrape down sides as needed.
Whipped Topping: Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form. Add the whipped cream to the cream cheese mixture and beat just until combined.
Add Green Food Coloring: Start with a few drops of green food coloring. Gradually add more until the dip reaches that signature Grinch green shade.
Chill the dip for 10–15 minutes before serving. It enhances the flavor and firms up the texture for perfect dipping.
Garnish for Fun: Transfer the festive grinch dip to a serving bowl and place the heart cutter in the center. Sprinkle red sprinkles into the heart, and green jimmies around the heart for a whimsical finish.
Serve on a tray with your favorite dippers.
This delicious dessert dip is easy to prepare, no-bake, and can be customized with fun decorations, making it a family-friendly activity and a hit at holiday gatherings.
Expert Tips
- Use gel-based or concentrated liquid food coloring. These provide vibrant color without requiring large amounts, which could potentially affect the taste.
- You can prepare the dip up to 24 hours in advance. Store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator, but hold off on adding any garnishes or sprinkles until just before serving to keep them from softening, and the colors from running.
- Small fondant hearts, or a swirl of red icing can be used for the Grinch’s heart if preferred.
- Add a tablespoon of milk or cream at a time and stir until you reach your desired consistency if dip is too thick.
- Mini chocolate chips, crushed peppermint candies, or festive holiday sprinkles make great additions for added texture and fun.
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Grinch Dip
Equipment
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 0.5 cup whole milk
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
- 3.4 ounce package instant white chocolate pudding mix
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
- electric green gel food coloring
- red sanding sugar and lime green jimmies
- vanilla wafers, graham crackers, gingersnaps, fresh fruit, shortbread cookies for dipping
Instructions
- Beat softened cream cheese on medium-high in a large mixing bowl until smooth. Combine heavy cream, milk, and pudding mix in a medium bowl with a whisk until well combined.
- Slowly add the pudding mixture into the whipped cream cheese and beat on low to combine. Scrape down sides as needed.
- Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form. Add the whipped cream to the cream cheese mixture and beat just until combined.
- Start with a few drops of green food coloring. Gradually add more until the dip reaches that signature Grinch green shade.
- Chill the dip for 10–15 minutes before serving. It enhances the flavor and firms up the texture for perfect dipping.
- Transfer the dip to a serving bowl and place the heart cutter in the center. Sprinkle red sprinkles into the heart, and green jimmies around the heart for a whimsical finish.
- Serve on a tray with your favorite dippers.
Notes
- Use gel-based or concentrated liquid food coloring. These provide vibrant color without requiring large amounts, which could potentially affect the taste.
- You can prepare the dip up to 24 hours in advance. Store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator, but hold off on adding any garnishes or sprinkles until just before serving to keep them from softening, and the colors from running.
- Small fondant hearts, or a swirl of red icing can be used for the Grinch’s heart if preferred.
- Add a tablespoon of milk or cream at a time and stir until you reach your desired consistency if dip is too thick.
- Mini chocolate chips, crushed peppermint candies, or festive holiday sprinkles make great additions for added texture and fun.
