Are you ready to learn how to make a simple Peppermint Cheesecake Dip that will leave EVERYONE wanting more? When I say that this dessert dip is easy, I mean it! This yummy recipe proves that it doesn’t have to be complicated to be good.
While this candy cane dip might be perfect for the holidays, that doesn’t mean that you can’t enjoy it anytime you want. It’s one of those dips that you’ll come back to over and over again! If you want a festive dessert, add this one to your meal planning radar.
This candy cane cheesecake ball is great holiday treat for kids and adults and literally takes just minutes to make. Peppermint one of the best flavors for the holiday – and it makes a great centerpiece for any holiday table!
This make ahead Christmas dessert ball can prepped and ready long before the big day! Let’s check out the finished product below so you can see how EASY this holiday dip is.
Let’s Check out this EASY Peppermint Cheesecake Dip Recipe!
This Christmas dessert proves that you can WOW everyone with looks and flavor. It’s a shockingly easy recipe – perfect for being able to spoil everyone and also relax during the holidays.
Don’t forget that you can always add other fun toppings to this dip to change the look and flavor. We’re talking mini chocolate chips, peppermint Christmas candies, and tons of Christmas colored sprinkles. You can literally make this Peppermint Cheesecake Ball look unique each time.
Just look at that sweet perfection. Changing up the type of cookies, wafers and crackers is another easy way to make this easy dessert dip all your own. This is such a fun snack to have on hand for the holidays when you have family and friends coming in and out of the house. It’s such a nice surprise for your holiday guests!
Even Santa himself couldn’t resist the candy cane flavor and cream cheese taste! Use this as a way to create a new holiday dessert tradition, where everyone gets in the kitchen and helps to create. You can use crushed red and white candy canes, red and green candy canes or change it up and crush any sorty of hard candy with a lot of flavor.
If you’re looking for a festive treat to add to your appetizer or holiday dessert table, this is it! It’s perfect for potlucks, church gatherings, cookie exchanges and adult or kids holiday parties. Gather the simple ingredients listed below to get ready to prep and enjoy this Christmas charcuterie idea.
We’re big fans of making EASY holiday foods and desserts. Dessert dips are a great way to let everyone take as much as they want, and still leave plenty to share with others. Be sure to check out our Decorated Christmas Tree Meringues on a Stick or Rudolph Chocolate Covered Strawberries for even more fun and easy Christmas party food ideas!
How to Make this SIMPLE Peppermint Cheesecake Ball!
With a prep time of 10 minutes, this simple holiday dessert ball is fast and painless! What an easy no bake holiday treat. Don’t forget to snag lots of store bought cookies, wafers, pretzels or add some of your favorite homemade treats as well- this will make a really nice Christmas dessert charcuterie board. Add this to your list of must-make Christmas Recipes!
EASY Candy Cane Dip
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Chill Time: 2 Hours
Makes: 12-16 Servings
Make sure that you budget the time accordingly because this recipe require a few hours of chill time. This allows the cheesecake ball time for the candy cane flavors to combine with the cream cheese. This also firms up the cheesecake ball. You can make this cheeseball up to 2 day in advance of your holiday get together.
Candy Cane Cheesecake Ball Ingredients
16 oz cream cheese, softened
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
⅓ cup powdered sugar
⅓ cup light brown sugar
1 ¼ cups white chocolate chips, divided
1 ¼ cups chopped peppermint candies or candy canes, divided
Stand Mixer or Powered Hand Mixer
Plastic Food Wrap
How to Make Peppermint Cheesecake Dip Step By Step
STEP ONE – Beat the Cream Cheese
Add the cream cheese and butter to a mixing bowl and mix with an eclectic mixer. Add the vanilla extract and sugars, and beat until fully combined. Be careful not too overbeat as it can make the cream cheese too soft.
STEP TWO – Add the White Chocolate Chips
Add 1/2 cup of the white chocolate chips and 1/2 cup of the peppermint pieces to the cream cheese mixture and fold in by hand.
STEP THREE – Wrap and Refridgerate
Grab a small, rounded bowl and line it with plastic food wrap. Add the cream cheese mixture into the bowl, on top of the plastic wrap. Fold the plastic wrap and cover the cream cheese. Put the bowl in the fridge for 2 hours.
STEP FOUR – Coat with Sweet Toppings
Next we’ll make the tasty, sweet candy coating for the candy cane cheesecake ball. Mix the remaining white chocolate chips and the crushed peppermint in a large bowl. Put the chilled cream cheese ball on top of the candy coating and roll the cheese ball around to get it completely covered. Lightly press toppings into any bare areas by hand until the cheese ball it is fully covered.
STEP FIVE – Arrange Cheesecake Ball Charcuterie Board
Just before your Christmas party begins, place the completed cheese ball in the center of a large platter. Add your favorite selection of cookies, wafers and graham crackers around the cheesecake ball. All your guests will think you spent so much time on this but it’s so easy! Serve and enjoy!
Cheese Ball Pro-tips:
- Be sure that you let the cream cheese mixture rest in the fridge for at least 2 hours. If you try to add the toppings to it sooner, it will be sticky.
- If you’re taking this candy cane dip to a party, it is best to keep it in a cooler with an ice pack that way it stays chilled and firm. Keep the cookies separate and plate just before serving.
- When you’re rolling the cheese ball in the toppings, be gentle and don’t press too hard.
- Don’t overbeat the cream cheese or it will be too soft to set up correctly.
- If you want to make individual servings, you can use a cookie scoop and scoop out smaller portions to put in the fridge and then roll and decorate. This would be great for a party.
- The candy cane cheese ball will last for about 3 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- You can freeze any candy cane dip leftovers in an airtight container for up to one month in the freezer.
I hope you enjoyed learning how to make candy cane dip step by step. If you love this Christmas dessert dip appetizer, be sure to check out some of our other EASY holiday food recipes that you can make at home in a snap!
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Ingredients
- Prepared brownies (either homemade or box mix)
- Mini candy canes
- Your favorite frosting
- Green food coloring or green gel coloring
- Nonpareil Sprinkles
Instructions
- Cut the brownies into triangles. Cut them in half lengthwise, and. thencut each half into 10 triangles. Try to make them even. Give them about 2 inches spaced out on the triangle bottoms.
- Add the frosting into a bowl and add a few drops of food coloring until you get the green the color that you like.
- Grab a frosting bag and add a piping tip. Add the green frosting, and then start piping the frosting onto the brownies. Start at the base and work your way up.
- Once the frosting has been added, sprinkle the sprinkles on top of each brownie.
- Break the candy canes and use the straight pieces to insert into the base of the brownies.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 20 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 24Total Fat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 2mgSodium: 13mgCarbohydrates: 3gFiber: 0gSugar: 2gProtein: 0g
This data was provided and calculated by Nutritionix on 8/21/2023
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