Grinchy Green Delight Dip 💚
A fun and festive Grinch-themed dip perfect for holiday gatherings, featuring a creamy vanilla pudding and cream cheese base with a vibrant green hue and heart sprinkles.
Equipment
- Spacious Mixing Bowl
- Hand Mixer
- Whisk
- Serving Dish
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 cups Whole Milk (you can use lower-fat for a lighter version!)
- 1 box Instant Vanilla Pudding Mix (3.4 ounce) (sugar-free works great too!)
- 8 ounces Cream Cheese softened to room temperature (light cream cheese is an option)
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 0.5 teaspoon Liquid Green Food Coloring (start with a few drops and add more until you get that perfect Grinchy green!)
- 4 ounces Cool Whip thawed (lite or sugar-free can also be used)
- 1 tablespoon Heart Sprinkles (for that iconic Grinch touch!)
Instructions
- First, in a spacious mixing bowl, simply whisk together the milk and the vanilla pudding mix until it's well combined. Let it sit for a few minutes to allow the pudding to set and thicken.
- Next, add the softened cream cheese to the set pudding mixture. Beat them together using a hand mixer or whisk until the mixture is beautifully smooth and any lumps of cream cheese have disappeared. This might take about 5-10 minutes.
- Stir in the vanilla extract, then gradually add the green food coloring. Beat again until the vibrant green color is evenly distributed throughout the dip.
- Gently fold in the thawed Cool Whip until the mixture is light, fluffy, and just combined. Be careful not to overmix!
- Transfer your festive Grinch dip to a serving dish. Just before you're ready to serve, sprinkle those cheerful heart sprinkles over the top.
- Serve with your favorite dippers like apple slices, graham crackers, or pretzels, and enjoy this fun holiday treat!
Notes
Servings are approximately ½ cup each.
Nutrition Information (per serving):
- Calories: 298 kcal
- Total Carbs: 15 g
- Net Carbs: 15 g
- Fats: 24 g
- Protein: 7 g
