St Patricks Mint Chocolate Dip (Printable)

Creamy dip blending refreshing mint and rich chocolate chips, ideal for festive occasions.

# Components:

→ Dairy

01 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
02 - ½ cup heavy cream
03 - ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened

→ Sweeteners

04 - ½ cup granulated sugar
05 - ¼ cup powdered sugar

→ Flavorings & Color

06 - 1 teaspoon pure mint extract
07 - ⅛ teaspoon green food coloring, optional
08 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Add-ins

09 - ⅔ cup mini chocolate chips

→ For Serving

10 - Graham crackers, chocolate cookies, vanilla wafers, or fresh fruit

# Directions:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy.
02 - Add the granulated sugar, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Continue beating until well combined.
03 - Pour in the heavy cream and mint extract, then beat until the mixture is fluffy and light.
04 - If using, add green food coloring and mix until the desired shade is reached.
05 - Fold in the mini chocolate chips with a spatula until evenly distributed.
06 - Transfer the dip to a serving bowl. Garnish with extra mini chocolate chips or a sprinkle of green sugar, if desired.
07 - Serve immediately with dippers of your choice, or refrigerate for up to 24 hours before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in about the time it takes to brew a pot of coffee, making it perfect for last-minute party invitations.
  • The minty-chocolate flavor combo tricks people into thinking you spent way more effort than you actually did.
  • You can dial the mint flavor up or down depending on your mood, or swap in different extracts entirely.
02 -
  • Don't skip the step of bringing ingredients to room temperature—if your cream cheese is cold, it will create small lumps no amount of beating can fix.
  • The difference between a dense dip and a fluffy one comes down to how long you beat the heavy cream into the mixture, so give it the full 2–3 minutes even if your arm gets tired.
  • If the dip looks a bit greasy or separates, it usually means the cream cheese was too warm or the mixing speed was too high; stir it gently and it typically comes back together.
03 -
  • Toast your graham crackers or cookies lightly before serving them as dippers—they stay crunchier longer and add a subtle depth against the cool, creamy dip.
  • Make a batch the night before a party and you've basically already won the dessert game without any actual effort on the day itself.
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