St. Patricks Mint Chocolate Chip (Print Version)

Creamy mint-flavored dip with chocolate chips adds festive sweetness for any gathering.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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
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

# How-To Steps:

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 to beat 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.

# Helpful Tips:

01 -
  • You can make it in ten minutes flat, no baking required—just a mixer and a little patience.
  • The combination of cool mint and rich chocolate feels indulgent but tastes refreshingly light, so you can eat more without guilt.
  • It's naturally festive with just a touch of green food coloring, taking all the guesswork out of St. Patrick's Day entertaining.
02 -
  • Softening your cream cheese and butter beforehand is non-negotiable—cold dairy won't incorporate smoothly, and you'll end up with a lumpy dip that no amount of mixing can fix.
  • The heavy cream is what makes this fluffy, so don't skip it or substitute it with milk; the fat content matters, and it's what gives the dip its cloud-like texture.
  • Add food coloring gradually because it concentrates as you fold in other ingredients, and a little goes much further than you'd expect.
03 -
  • Make this dip the morning of your party and refrigerate it; the flavors actually meld better, and you have one less thing to worry about when guests arrive.
  • If your dip seems too thick after refrigeration, a quick ten-second beat with the mixer will fluff it back up to its original cloud-like texture.
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