Luxuriously creamy Peppermint Fruit Dip is full of flavor and has a delightful crunch! Elevate your fruit plate with this festive Christmas appetizer or serve it with pound cake, cheesecake brownies, and pretzels!
Why You’ll Love It
- 3 Ingredients
- 5 Minutes to Make
- Always a Crowd Pleasing Dessert, Appetizer or Topping
I rang in the new Millennium with Peppermint Dip. It was a fun, festive and delicious appetizer that I immediately recreated it (with my own little twist). Through the years, I have served this unexpected crowd pleaser at events I catered and parties I hosted.
The original was made with Cool Whip and crushed peppermint…but who can resist peppermint in delightfully sweet, all natural whipped cream? Certainly not me!
In addition to serving with my my fruits, cookies, cakes and pretzels, it’s the perfect topping, too! Ready to dip into it? Here’s everything you need!
Shopping List
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- Heavy Whipping Cream
- Powdered Sugar
- Candy Canes
Tools
- Mixer (You can also mix by hand)
- Liquid Measuring Cups
- Dry Measuring Cups
- Spatula
Tips and Substitutions
- Use very cold heavy whipping cream (otherwise known as heavy cream).
- No powdered sugar? Make powdered sugar (from white granulated).
- No heavy cream? Use these heavy whipping cream substitutes.
Peppermint Dip Serving Suggestions
- Strawberries
- Grapes
- Apples tossed in citrus to prevent browning
- Banana tossed in citrus to prevent browning
- Pineapple
- Blackberries
- Blueberries
- Pirouette Sticks
- Chocolate Cookies
- Vanilla Wafers
- Wafers
- Graham Crackers
- Pretzels
- Cheesecake Bites
- Brownies Bites
- Pound Cake Bites
Peppermint Whipped Cream Serving Suggestions
This delicious dip makes an amazing dessert topping, too!
To Store
- Room Temperature – This peppermint dip should not be left out at room temperature for more than two hours while serving.
- Refrigerator – Transfer to an airtight container and seal. Refrigerate up to four hours (for best volume), stir and serve. It will lose volume the longer it’s stored, but it can be stored in the refrigerator safely for 2-3 days.
- Freezer – Transfer to an airtight container, seal and freeze up to three months. Allow to thaw on countertop, stir and serve.
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Peppermint Dip
Ingredients
- ½ cup Heavy Whipping Cream (120 grams)
- 2 cups Powdered Sugar (120 grams)
- ½ cup Candy Canes crushed (2.9 ounces, 84 grams)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl or stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, beat heavy cream on low. Gradually increase speed until stiff peaks form.
- Reduce speed to low and gradually add powdered sugar. Add crushed peppermint until just combined.
- Serve with fresh fruits, cakes, brownies, cookies, crackers and pretzels or on top of your favorite desserts and drinks.
Julie’s Tips
Substitutions
- Powdered Sugar – Also known as confectioner’s sugar it sweetens the dip while giving it luxurious texture. If you don’t have powdered sugar, pulse white granulated sugar in a food processor until light and fluffy.
- Cool Whip – Substitute heavy cream and powdered sugar by blending crushed peppermint into Cool Whip or your favorite whipped topping.
Tips
- For best results, use cold cream and chilled mixing bowl.
- Do not over-whip.
- You can purchase crushed peppermint sticks, but be sure it’s not crushed butter peppermint (it appears the same, but has a different chalky texture).
Peppermint Whipped Cream Topping Serving Suggestions
- Hot Chocolate
- Spiked Hot Chocolate
- Coffee
- Brownies
- Cakes
Candy Cane Dip Serving Suggestions
- Fruits
- Cakes
- Brownies
- Cookies
- Crackers
- Pretzels
Estimated nutrition information is provided as a courtesy and is not guaranteed.
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How to Make
- In a stand mixer, beat heavy cream. Gradually increase speed until stiff peaks form.
- Reduce speed, and gradually add powdered sugar until combined. On low speed, add crushed peppermint until just incorporated.
- Serve with any of your favorite fruits or dippers or on top of your favorite desserts and drinks.
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