Peppermint Bark Cheesecake Dip is a delicious no-bake dessert accompaniment that takes just 10 minutes to whip up! Made with white chocolate, cream cheese, and heavy whipping cream plus loads of chocolate chunks and crushed candy canes, it's the perfect Christmas dessert!
½cupwhite chocolate chips(85g)* or chopped white chocolate baking bar
½cup + 1 tbspheavy whipping cream
8ozfull fat cream cheese(room temperature) 1 package or 250 grams
⅓cuppowdered sugar
1teaspoonvanilla extract
1teaspoonmint extract
¼cupfinely chopped white chocolate
¼cupfinely chopped dark or milk chocolate
4peppermint candy canes(crushed)
Instructions
In a small microwave-safe bowl, heat the white chocolate chips and 1 tablespoon cream on 50% heat in 30-second intervals, stirring between each time, until melted. Set aside and allow to cool for at least 10 minutes.
In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth. Add in the powdered sugar and beat until combined.
Add melted chocolate, vanilla, and mint extract and beat until combined. For best results, chill for 20 minutes in the fridge or 10 minutes in the freezer before continuing.
Add whipping cream and beat on low until combined, then on high speed until thick and fluffy. Taste and adjust the sweetness and mint flavor to your preferences, if desired.
Stir in chopped white chocolate, chopped dark chocolate, and crushed candy canes. Chill until ready to serve (I recommend chilling for at least one hour, but this isn't necessary).
Serve with Graham crackers, cookies, or pretzels as desired.
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Notes
Ingredients and Substitutions:
*White chocolate: I use Hershey's Chipits but white chocolate baking bars or candy melts will also work great. The brand of chocolate used can affect the way it melts so I recommend choosing something you have had success with before or that is made to be melted. I do find that the microwave works better for me than on the stovetop.
Cream cheese: I use full-fat cream cheese as it stays nice and thick, but you can easily swap it for light cream cheese if you prefer.
Powdered sugar: I prefer using powdered sugar so that my dip isn't grainy, but you can also use granulated sugar or a sweetener of your choice. You can taste and adjust sweetness to your preferences before serving.
Candy canes: candy canes add a festive crunch and flavor, but in a pinch, you can use any hard mint candies.
Storage
Store: Store your chocolate candy cane dip in an airtight container, or tightly covered in plastic wrap, in the refrigerator for 2–3 days. Allow it to cool to room temperature before putting it in the fridge. Stir it well before serving it again.
Freeze: While you technically can freeze the dip, the texture might change slightly upon thawing it. It's best enjoyed fresh or refrigerated. As it only takes 10 minutes to whip up, it's best enjoyed fresh!