One of our favorite holiday appetizers is today’s Peppermint Fluff Dip!
It is a sweet, creamy Christmas dip made with marshmallow creme, cream cheese, peppermint extract, Cool Whip, Andes Peppermint Crunch chips, and crushed candy canes. It’s fluffy, minty, and perfect for dipping cookies, graham crackers, pretzels, or fruit.
We love this for holiday parties, movie nights, cookie exchanges, and Christmas dessert boards because it takes just minutes to mix together. Chill it before serving, then add extra peppermint chips, holiday sprinkles or candy canes on top for a festive finish.
For more favorite Christmas appetizers, check out our Hot Chocolate Dip and Chocolate Chip Dip.
Why You’ll Love It + Why it works:
- Peppermint is a Favorite Christmas Flavor: Sweet and creamy peppermint dip that is perfect for Christmas parties.
- Prep Ahead for a Quick Treat: Easy make-ahead dessert dip for cookie trays, dessert boards, and movie nights.
- Cream Cheese Balances the Sweetness: It adds a little tang and helps the dip stay thick and creamy.
- Chilling Helps the Dip Set: Refrigerating for at least 1 hour gives the flavors time to blend and makes the texture perfect for dipping.
Peppermint Fluff Dip Ingredients
- Marshmallow creme (1 jar, 7 ounces): Adds sweetness and gives the dip its fluffy, marshmallow base.
- Cream cheese, softened (4 ounces): Adds creaminess, structure, and a slight tang to balance the sweetness.
- Peppermint extract (1 teaspoon): Gives the dip its cool peppermint flavor.
- Cool whip, or whipping cream (1 cup): Lightens the dip and makes it fluffy and creamy.
- Andes Peppermint crunch chips, extra for top if desired (½ cup): Adds minty sweetness, crunch, and festive color throughout the dip.
- Crushed candy canes: Adds extra peppermint crunch and a pretty holiday topping.
How to Make Peppermint Fluff Dip
MIX. Begin by adding marshmallow crème, cream cheese, peppermint, Cool Whip and Andes chip to a bowl and mix together until well combined.
CHILL + SERVE. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving and top with more Peppermint crunch chips or crushed candy canes. ENJOY!
Kristyn’s Recipe Tips
- Soften the cream cheese before mixing so the dip turns out smooth.
- Mix until everything is well combined and no cream cheese lumps remain.
- Chill the dip for at least 1 hour so the texture firms up and the flavors blend.
- Add extra Andes chips or crushed candy canes right before serving for the best crunch.
- Make-ahead tip: mix the dip a day ahead, refrigerate, then add the toppings right before serving.
Peppermint Fluff Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 (7-ounce) jar marshmallow creme
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1 cup cool whip, or whipping cream
- ½ cup Andes Peppermint crunch chips, extra for top if desired
- crushed candy canes
Instructions
- Begin by adding marshmallow creme, cream cheese, peppermint, Cool Whip and Andes chip to a bowl and mix together until well combined.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving and top with more Peppermint crunch chips or crushed candy canes. ENJOY!
Notes
- Soften the cream cheese before mixing so the dip turns out smooth.
- Mix until everything is well combined and no cream cheese lumps remain.
- Chill the dip for at least 1 hour so the texture firms up and the flavors blend.
- Add extra Andes chips or crushed candy canes right before serving for the best crunch.
- Make-ahead tip: mix the dip a day ahead, refrigerate, then add the toppings right before serving.
Nutrition
Recipe FAQ
Store the dip in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week.
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This recipe was first shared November, 2016.
What are Andes “peppermint crunch chips”?
Is there a different yet similar product I can use?
Thank you!
My local grocery store sells packages of already chopped up Andes Mints. If you cannot find a package of Andes Mint Chips you can easy buy regular Andes Minds and chop them up yourself.
This is slap ur Momma good! …lol. (4 realz don’t go slappin ur Momma 4 real tho cause if she like me oh lawd look out)
Haha!! Aw, I’m so glad you enjoyed the dip! I don’t go slappin any mamas, but thank you for the compliment on the recipe! Sure appreciate it! 🙂
Yummy!! So quick and easy to make. It was great for the potluck that I attended.
There were NO leftovers at all!
These are great with Nilla Wafer cookies!!
What is a good dipper for this dip??
We used it to add in our hot chocolate, but you can dip whatever you like in it…chocolate, pretzels..it’s more fluffy than a thick dip. Hope that helps! Thanks!