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Festive Candy Cane S’mores Dip

A warm, gooey, shareable dessert dip that combines classic s'mores flavors with festive peppermint crunch. Perfect for holiday parties!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

Dip Base
  • 8 oz full-fat cream cheese softened
  • 0.25 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.5 tsp peppermint extract
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup mini marshmallows plus ½ cup for topping
  • 0.5 cup crushed candy canes divided (reserve 2 tbsp for garnish)
  • 0.25 cup heavy cream or full-fat milk
For Serving
  • Graham crackers sticks or pieces
  • Pretzel rods
  • Sliced fruit apples, strawberries

Equipment

  • Medium mixing bowl
  • Hand mixer or whisk
  • Spatula
  • 9-inch Oven-Safe Dish (pie plate, skillet)

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Ensure cream cheese is fully softened.
  2. In a medium bowl, beat softened cream cheese, sugar, vanilla, and peppermint extract until smooth and creamy.
  3. Using a spatula, gently fold in chocolate chips, 1 cup mini marshmallows, and about 6 tbsp of the crushed candy canes.
  4. Transfer mixture to a 9-inch oven-safe dish. Smooth the top. Pour heavy cream evenly over the mixture.
  5. Scatter the remaining ½ cup of mini marshmallows over the top.
  6. Bake for 20-25 minutes, until edges are bubbling and marshmallows are puffed and lightly golden.
  7. Immediately sprinkle reserved crushed candy canes over the hot dip.
  8. Serve warm with graham crackers, pretzels, and fruit for dipping.

Notes

Dip can be assembled (through step 4) up to a day ahead and refrigerated. Add cream and marshmallow topping before baking. For a slow cooker version, combine all base ingredients (except dippers) in a 2-3 qt cooker and heat on LOW for 2 hours, stirring occasionally.