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Grinch Dip Recipe

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This festive Grinch Dip is a fun and creamy dessert perfect for holiday gatherings. Made with vanilla pudding, cream cheese, and a touch of green food coloring, it’s a playful treat that pairs wonderfully with cookies, fruit, or graham crackers.

Ingredients

Dip Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups Whole Milk
  • 1 3.4 ounce box Vanilla Pudding Mix
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese, softened to room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • ½ teaspoon Liquid Green Food Coloring
  • 4 ounces Cool Whip, thawed
  • 1 tablespoon Heart Sprinkles

Instructions

  1. Make the Pudding: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the whole milk and vanilla pudding mix. Allow the mixture to set as per pudding instructions until it thickens.
  2. Combine with Cream Cheese: Beat the prepared pudding together with the softened cream cheese, continuing until no large lumps remain. This process may take 5-10 minutes depending on the cream cheese softness.
  3. Add Flavor and Color: Mix in the vanilla extract and liquid green food coloring, beating until the color is evenly distributed throughout the dip.
  4. Fold in Cool Whip: Gently fold the thawed Cool Whip into the mixture to maintain a light and airy texture.
  5. Serve and Garnish: Transfer the dip to a serving dish and sprinkle the top with heart sprinkles. Serve with your favorite dippers such as cookies, fruit, or graham crackers.

Notes

  • For best results, ensure the cream cheese is very soft to avoid lumps.
  • You can adjust the amount of green food coloring to achieve your desired shade.
  • This dip pairs well with sugar cookies, pretzels, graham crackers, and fresh fruit.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.