Description
This Grinch Dip is the ultimate Christmas party dessert that’s fun, festive, and ready in minutes. Creamy, fluffy, and perfectly green, it’s a sweet no-bake treat that adds holiday cheer to any dessert table — loved by both kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (3.4 oz) box vanilla instant pudding mix
- 1 cup cold milk
- 1 (8 oz) tub whipped topping (like Cool Whip)
- Green food coloring (gel or liquid, adjust for intensity)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup powdered sugar (optional for added sweetness)
- Red heart sprinkles or candies (for decoration)
- Dippers: Vanilla wafers, pretzels, sugar cookies, or strawberries
- Optional toppings: Crushed candy canes, mini marshmallows, or green sprinkles
Instructions
- Mix the Pudding Base: In a large bowl, whisk pudding mix with cold milk until smooth and slightly thickened. Let sit for 1 minute to set.
- Add Whipped Topping: Gently fold in the whipped topping until creamy and fully combined.
- Color the Dip: Add green food coloring and stir until your desired “Grinch green” shade is reached.
- Flavor and Sweeten: Stir in vanilla extract and powdered sugar, adjusting sweetness to taste.
- Chill: Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors develop and texture firm slightly.
- Decorate and Serve: Top with red heart sprinkles or candies before serving. Pair with your favorite cookies, pretzels, or fruit for dipping.
Notes
- Use gel coloring for a vibrant Grinch-green color.
- Chill before serving for the best creamy texture.
- Make it dairy-free with coconut whipped topping and non-dairy milk.
- Customize with peppermint, chocolate, or fun sprinkles for variety.
- Store covered in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Holiday
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Grinch Dip, Christmas Dessert Dip, Holiday Party Foods, Grinch Themed Christmas Recipes, No Bake Christmas Dessert, Fun Kids Holiday Recipes