St. Patricks Mint Chocolate Chip (Print Version)

Creamy mint and chocolate chip dip with shamrock sprinkles, perfect for festive St. Patricks Day occasions.

# What You Need:

→ Dairy

01 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
02 - 1 cup heavy whipping cream, cold
03 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

→ Sweeteners

04 - 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted

→ Flavorings

05 - 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
06 - 1/2 tsp peppermint extract
07 - Green gel food coloring, as needed

→ Add-ins

08 - 1 cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips

→ Toppings

09 - Shamrock-shaped sprinkles for garnish

# How To Make:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter together on medium speed until smooth and creamy.
02 - Add the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract; beat until fully combined.
03 - In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream to stiff peaks.
04 - Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until smooth.
05 - Add a few drops of green food coloring and mix until desired shade is reached.
06 - Fold in the mini chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
07 - Transfer the dip to a serving bowl and smooth the top.
08 - Garnish generously with shamrock sprinkles just before serving.
09 - Serve with cookies, pretzels, or fruit for dipping.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Quick and easy preparation in just 10 minutes with no cooking required
  • Festive green color and shamrock sprinkles make it perfect for St. Patrick's Day parties
  • Creamy, fluffy texture with the perfect balance of cool mint and rich chocolate
  • Versatile serving options with cookies, pretzels, or fresh fruit for dipping
  • Make-ahead friendly for stress-free party planning
02 -
  • Make the dip up to 24 hours ahead and store covered in the refrigerator, adding sprinkles just before serving to keep them crisp
  • Use an electric mixer for the smoothest, fluffiest texture—hand mixing won't achieve the same results
  • Reserve a few chocolate chips to sprinkle on top along with the shamrock sprinkles for extra visual appeal
  • If the dip becomes too firm after refrigeration, let it sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes before serving
  • Double the recipe easily for larger gatherings—this dip disappears quickly at parties
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