St. Patricks Mint Chocolate Chip (Printable Version)

Festive creamy dip with refreshing mint and chocolate chips, ideal for St. Patricks Day gatherings.

# 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, 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 for dipping

# How to Make:

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 green food coloring, add it and mix until the desired shade is reached.
05 - Fold in the mini chocolate chips with a spatula until evenly distributed throughout the dip.
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 Suggestions:

01 -
  • It takes 10 minutes and requires zero baking, so you can make it while your guests are literally walking up the driveway.
  • The mint and chocolate combination tastes fancy enough that people think you spent hours on it, but it's basically just beating things together.
  • You can make it ahead and hide it in the fridge, pulling it out whenever you need a conversation starter.
02 -
  • The heavy cream makes the difference between a dip that tastes heavy and one that tastes like mousse—don't substitute it with milk or you'll wonder why it's not fluffy.
  • Add the mint extract slowly, especially if you're using peppermint—I once made a batch that tasted like I'd dipped someone's toothbrush in it because I got enthusiastic with the pour.
03 -
  • Soften your cream cheese and butter on the counter for 15-20 minutes before mixing—this single step cuts your mixer time in half and prevents overbeating, which can separate the cream cheese.
  • If your dip breaks or looks grainy while you're mixing, stop immediately and let it sit for 5 minutes, then stir gently with a spatula; pushing a broken mixture back together with the mixer never works.
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