This delicious Peppermint Mocha Dip is sure to make your next holiday party a hit! It combines rich chocolate, cream cheese, and peppermint.
If you love a peppermint mocha drink around the holidays, you have to try this easy holiday dessert recipe! It tastes just like sipping your favorite holiday coffee drink, without the caffeine!
This sweet dip recipe combines cream cheese, whipped cream, peppermint, rich chocolate pudding, and chocolate chips. It’s simple to create, but is sure to impress all of your holiday guests!
Why You’ll Love This Peppermint Mocha Dessert Dip
- Perfect Dessert If You Love Peppermint Mochas at Starbucks – This is the ideal dip for peppermint chocolate lovers. It’s a delicious blend of rich chocolate and peppermint.
- Only 6 Ingredients – This delicious Peppermint Mocha Dip only requires six simple ingredients, cream cheese, chocolate pudding, whipped cream, peppermint extract, chocolate sauce, and cocoa powder.
- No Baking Required – This simple dessert dip doesn’t require any cooking or baking. Simply mix the ingredients and enjoy!
Ingredients for Peppermint Mocha Dip
- Cream Cheese – Use either whipped cream cheese or a block of softened cream cheese for this recipe. Let the cream cheese soften at room temperature before preparing. This helps the dip maintain a smooth texture. It also makes it easier to mix.
- Chocolate Pudding – Add rich chocolate flavor to the dessert with chocolate pudding. Create a homemade pudding, or use an instant pudding mix.
- Whipped Cream – Give the dip a lighter and fluffier texture with whipped topping. Cool Whip is my usual go-to, but use whichever brand you prefer. Homemade whipped cream is another option for this recipe as well.
- Peppermint Extract – Give this dip a distinct peppermint flavor with a few drops of peppermint extract. A little bit goes a long way!
- Chocolate Sauce – The pudding alone doesn’t add enough chocolate flavor. Add some chocolate syrup for more flavor.
- Cocoa Powder – A little bit of dark cocoa powder adds a little bitterness to the dip. This helps enhance the chocolate flavor and cut the sweetness a bit.
- Chocolate Chips – Dips with a little added texture or flavor are so much better. Add in some mini chocolate chips for an added crunch to the dip.
- Candy Canes – Crushed candy canes are a fun topping for the dip when serving!
How to Make Peppermint Mocha Dip
This dreamy dip combines simple ingredients, like instant pudding, cream cheese, and whipped cream to create a festive and delicious dessert for the holiday season.
Step One – First, combine room temperature cream cheese and chocolate pudding in a large mixing bowl. Mix by hand, use an electric hand mixer or a stand mixer.
Step Two – Next, add in the whipped topping and a few drops of peppermint extract. Mix by hand, use an electric hand mixer or a stand mixer.
Step Three – Stir in chocolate sauce and cocoa powder next. Mix until everything is well incorporated and there is no dry cocoa powder.
Step Four – Next, stir chocolate chips into the chocolate cream cheese mixture. Transfer the peppermint chocolate dip to a serving bowl.
Step Five – Top the dip with crushed candy canes and shaved chocolate. Serve with your favorite dippers and enjoy!
What Do I Serve with This Peppermint Mocha Dip?
- Oreos – Christmas Oreos are my favorite dippers for this recipe! They are festive and delicious.
- Graham Crackers – Since cheesecakes often have a graham cracker crust, serving this cheesecake dip with graham crackers is a given. The lightly sweet flavor is the perfect companion for this tangy and sweet dessert. Chocolate graham crackers are even better!
- Pretzels – Sweet and salty is a classic and delicious combination. Serve this dip with pretzels, or pretzel chips, for an added salty crunch.
- Cookies – Vanilla or simple flavored cookies, like Vanilla Wafers or animal crackers, also work well for this recipe!
FAQ’s
Store this dessert dip in an airtight container in the refrigerator. The container needs a tight seal, otherwise, the dip dries out around the edges. Keep this dip in the refrigerator for up to five days. Do not freeze and thaw this dip!
Yes! This dip recipe is naturally gluten-free. Be sure to check all of the ingredients to ensure the brand you buy doesn’t have a risk of cross-contamination. Serve with fresh fruit, gluten-free Oreos, or gluten-free graham crackers.
Yes, this cheesecake dip is the perfect make-ahead dessert! Combine all of the ingredients and store the dip in an airtight container in the refrigerator until it’s time to serve. You may make the dip up to 3 days in advance.
Chocolate chips, a drizzle of chocolate sauce, or red and white sprinkles are perfect toppings.
More Delicious Christmas Dessert Dips
- Christmas Tree Cake Dip
- Grinch Christmas Dip
- Gingerbread Dip
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Peppermint Mocha Dip
Equipment
- electric mixer
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 8 oz chocolate pudding
- 8 oz whipped cream
- 4 drops peppermint extract
- 1/8 cup chocolate sauce
- 1 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips
- 1 candy cane crushed
- 1 oz chocolate shaved
Instructions
- Combine room temperature cream cheese and chocolate pudding in a large mixing bowl.
- Add in the whipped cream and 4 drops of peppermint extract.
- stir in chocolate sauce and cocoa powder. Mix until everything is well incorporated and there is no dry cocoa powder.
- Stir in chocolate chips and transfer to a serving bowl.
- Top with crushed candy canes and shaved chocolate.
