Christmas Tree Cake Dip
User Reviews
4.7
Christmas Tree Cake Dip
Description
This Christmas Tree Cake Dip starts by pulsing Christmas tree cakes into crumbs in a food processor, then combining them with softened cream cheese, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Whipped topping is folded in to add lightness and creaminess. The dip is transferred to a serving bowl.
The topping is a ganache made by melting white almond bark with heavy cream, colored red with gel food coloring. It is piped decoratively over the dip and sprinkled with green sugar to resemble Christmas tree decorations. Assorted dippers such as cookies, pretzels, or graham crackers are arranged around the dip for serving.
This no-bake dessert involves layering flavors and textures, with soft cake crumbs providing sweetness and cream cheese adding tang and richness. The red and green decoration enhances the festive theme. The dip is stored in the fridge covered loosely to avoid sticking to the ganache topping.
Ingredients
Dip
- 9 Christmas tree cakes two boxes, Little Debbie brand
- 8 ounces cream cheese room temperature
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8 ounces whipped topping thawed
Topping
- 1 white almond bark chopped, square
- 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
- red gel food coloring
- green sugar
- cookies pretzels, or graham crackers, for dipping
Instructions
Dip
- Add the Christmas tree cakes to a food processor and pulse until broken down.
- Add the cream cheese, milk, and vanilla extract to the food processor. Pulse until completely creamed.
- Scoop the dip out into a bowl.
- Add the whipped topping to the dip and fold with a spatula until combined.
- Place the dip in a serving bowl.
Topping
- Add the chopped almond bark and heavy whipping cream to a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second increments and stir after each increment until creamy and smooth.
- Add in as much or as little red gel food color to get the desired red.
- Place the red ganache in a sandwich bag and cut a small hole in the corner of the sandwich bag.
- Pipe the ganache on the top of the Christmas tree cake dip.
- Add green sugar to the top.
- Add the cookies, pretzels, and graham crackers around the dip and serve.
- Store in the fridge and covered with plastic wrap. If the ganache is still wet, it will stick to the plastic wrap.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.7
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