Description
This Easter Dip is a festive and creamy dessert dip perfect for holiday gatherings. Made with smooth cream cheese, sweet marshmallow fluff, and vibrant pastel-colored candies, it offers a delightful combination of textures and flavors. Easy to prepare and visually appealing, this dip pairs wonderfully with graham crackers, vanilla wafers, fruit, or pretzels for dipping.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup marshmallow fluff
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Mix-ins
- 1/2 cup crushed pastel-colored Easter M&Ms
- 1/4 cup rainbow sprinkles
- Food coloring (optional, pastel colors)
Topping
- Additional candies or sprinkles for topping
Instructions
- Beat Cream Cheese: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until it becomes smooth and fluffy, ensuring a creamy base for the dip.
- Add Sweet Ingredients: Add the marshmallow fluff, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and salt to the cream cheese. Mix thoroughly until the mixture is well combined and creamy.
- Color the Dip: If desired, divide the dip into separate bowls and stir in a few drops of pastel food coloring to create a swirled or layered pastel effect for a festive presentation.
- Fold in Mix-ins: Gently fold in the crushed Easter M&Ms and rainbow sprinkles to add texture and bursts of color throughout the dip.
- Assemble and Chill: Spoon the dip into a serving bowl and top it with extra candies and sprinkles for decoration. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld and the dip firm up slightly.
- Serve: Serve the dip chilled alongside graham crackers, vanilla wafers, fresh fruit, or pretzels for dipping, perfect for an Easter-themed gathering.
Notes
- You can prepare this dip up to 2 days in advance and store it covered in the refrigerator for convenience.
- For a festive look, use cookie cutters to shape fruit or cookies into Easter-themed designs to accompany the dip.
