Description
Sweet holiday magic comes alive in this Christmas Tree Cake Dip, blending nostalgic flavors with festive cheer. Rich cream cheese and cake mix create a delightful dessert that brings joy to winter gatherings and celebration tables.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Base:
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 box vanilla cake mix
Sweeteners and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup green food coloring
Decorative Elements:
- 1/2 cup sprinkles (green and red)
- 1/4 cup white chocolate chips
- 2 tbsp holiday-themed sugar crystals
Instructions
- Prepare a clean, spacious workspace and gather all ingredients for the festive Christmas Tree Cake Dip.
- In a large mixing bowl, thoroughly blend softened cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy, ensuring no lumps remain.
- Gradually incorporate the vanilla cake mix into the cream cheese mixture, stirring consistently to create a uniform base.
- Sift powdered sugar into the mixture, then add vanilla extract, mixing until the ingredients are fully integrated.
- Introduce green food coloring, stirring carefully to achieve a vibrant, tree-like green hue throughout the dip.
- Gently fold in white chocolate chips, distributing them evenly for added texture and sweet bursts of flavor.
- Carefully sprinkle green and red sprinkles into the mixture, reserving some for final decoration.
- Transfer the dip to a serving bowl, using a spatula to create a smooth surface.
- Garnish the top with remaining sprinkles and holiday-themed sugar crystals, creating a festive, tree-like pattern.
- Chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld and dip to set.
- Serve cold with graham crackers, vanilla wafers, or festive Christmas-shaped cookies for dipping.
Notes
- Customize the dip’s color by adjusting food coloring intensity to match your holiday theme or personal preference.
- Substitute cream cheese with Greek yogurt for a lighter, tangier version that reduces overall calorie content.
- Add crushed candy canes or peppermint pieces for an extra festive crunch and refreshing holiday flavor profile.
- For gluten-free guests, replace vanilla cake mix with gluten-free cake mix and serve with gluten-free cookie alternatives like almond flour crackers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg