Grinch Dip Recipe
A festive and creamy Grinch Dip perfect for holiday parties, made with vanilla pudding, cream cheese, and a vibrant green color. This easy-to-make dip combines smooth textures and fun sprinkles for a delightful treat served with your favorite dippers.
- Author: Daniel
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dip
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Dip Base
- 1 ½ cups Whole Milk
- 1 (3.4 ounce) box Vanilla Pudding Mix
- 8 ounces Cream Cheese, softened to room temperature
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- ½ teaspoon Liquid Green Food Coloring
Topping
- 4 ounces Cool Whip, thawed
- 1 tablespoon Heart Sprinkles
- Prepare the Pudding: Whisk together the whole milk and vanilla pudding mix in a bowl until fully combined. Let the mixture set for the time specified on the pudding package, typically about 5 minutes, until it thickens.
- Beat with Cream Cheese: In a separate mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Gradually add the prepared pudding and continue beating for 5 to 10 minutes, ensuring there are no lumps. Softer cream cheese will blend easier.
- Add Flavor and Color: Mix in the vanilla extract and liquid green food coloring. Beat thoroughly until the color is evenly distributed and the mixture turns a bright festive green.
- Fold in Cool Whip: Gently fold the thawed Cool Whip into the green pudding mixture using a spatula. This adds lightness and fluffiness to the dip, making it perfect for dipping.
- Serve and Garnish: Transfer the Grinch dip into a serving dish. Sprinkle the top with heart-shaped sprinkles to add a playful and colorful touch. Serve with your favorite dippers like pretzels, cookies, or fruit slices.
Notes
- For best results, use cream cheese softened to room temperature to avoid lumps.
- You can substitute whipped topping with homemade whipped cream for a fresher taste.
- If you prefer a stronger vanilla flavor, consider adding an extra ½ teaspoon of vanilla extract.
- Adjust green food coloring quantity to achieve your preferred shade of green.
- Store any leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Grinch Dip, holiday dip, vanilla pudding dip, green dip, Christmas dip, party dip, cream cheese dip