Description
Creamy, sweet Easter dip loaded with your favorite candies and served with graham crackers, fruit, and more! A festive and easy dessert for Easter celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
- 8 ounces whipped topping, thawed (like Cool Whip)
- 1/4 cup milk or heavy cream (for adjusting consistency)
- Assorted Easter candies for topping (jelly beans, chocolate eggs, Cadbury Mini Eggs, sprinkles, etc.)
- Graham crackers, vanilla wafers, pretzels, fruit slices (strawberries, apple slices, banana slices) for serving
Instructions
- Soften the Cream Cheese: Take your cream cheese out of the refrigerator at least an hour before you plan to start. If you’re short on time, you can carefully microwave it in 15-second intervals, checking after each interval, until it’s softened but not melted.
- Combine Cream Cheese and Sugar: In a large bowl, add the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar. Use a hand mixer or a stand mixer. Start on low speed to prevent a cloud of powdered sugar from erupting. Gradually increase the speed to medium and beat until the cream cheese and sugar are completely combined and smooth. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
- Add Extracts: Once the cream cheese and sugar are perfectly blended, add the vanilla extract and almond extract (if using). Mix on low speed until the extracts are evenly distributed.
- Incorporate the Whipped Topping: Gently fold in the thawed whipped topping using a spatula. Be careful not to deflate the whipped topping. Fold until just combined, leaving a few streaks of whipped topping is perfectly fine.
- Adjust the Consistency (if needed): If your dip is too thick, you can add a tablespoon or two of milk or heavy cream to thin it out. Add it gradually, mixing after each addition, until you reach your desired consistency.
- Chill the Dip: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to several hours.
- Prepare the Toppings: While the dip is chilling, prepare your Easter candies and dippers. Sort your candies and decide how you want to arrange them on top of the dip. Wash and slice any fruit you’re using for dipping. Arrange your graham crackers, vanilla wafers, and pretzels in serving bowls.
- Transfer to Serving Dish: Remove the dip from the refrigerator and transfer it to your serving dish. Spread the dip evenly in the dish.
- Decorate with Easter Candies: Get creative with your Easter candies! You can create a simple design by sprinkling the candies evenly over the top of the dip, or you can create a more elaborate design using different colors and shapes.
- Add Sprinkles (Optional): If you want to add a little extra sparkle, sprinkle some Easter-themed sprinkles over the top of the dip.
- Serve with Dippers: Arrange your graham crackers, vanilla wafers, pretzels, and fruit slices around the dip.
Notes
- Experiment with different extracts like lemon, orange, or peppermint.
- Add 1/2 cup of mini chocolate chips.
- Stir in 1/4 cup of peanut butter.
- Add a few drops of food coloring to tint the dip a pastel color.
- Use Greek yogurt instead of cream cheese.
- You can make the dip up to 24 hours in advance. Wait to add the toppings until just before serving.
- Store leftover dip in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes