Marshmallow Fluff Christmas Dip Recipe (2024)

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Marshmallow Fluff dip with crushed candy canes makes a delicious way to dip, dip, dip, and enjoy peppermint perfection this holiday season.

Paired up with our traditional Christmas cookie dough dip and chocolate chip cheeseball, these trios of Christmas dips are a surefire win for all your seasonal gatherings.

This fluffy marshmallow dip is a light, feathery, and ultimately sugary cream cheese dip that spreads easily on your plate full of dippables. Try on graham crackers, pretzels, and even apples; peppermint flavoring is the scent and taste of the season.

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Peppermint Fluff Ingredient List

This recipe is provided by a guest author here on Salty Side Dish. Here are the full ingredient list for fluff dip so you can verify what you have on hand before proceeding to full measurement and instructions in the recipe card below.

  • Marshmallow Fluff
  • Cream Cheese
  • Peppermint Extract
  • Crushed Candy Canes
  • Red/Pink food coloring for color
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Want to change up the holiday flavors?

Candy canes come in a variety of amazing flavor ideas this season, and this marshmallow dip can really be mixed up.

To change this dip from peppermint to any other flavor, which might be more appropriate for other holidays outside of Christmas, simply alter your candy cane flavors and the extract to match.

Candy Cane Flavors

How to make Christmas Fluff Dip

  • If you are starting with full size candy canes, add them into a Ziploc bag and crush them into small pieces.
  • You can do this with a rolling pin. You can find crushed candy canes or peppermints often in a baking or candy aisle if you are off season.
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  • In a medium-sized bowl, add the marshmallow fluff, cream cheese, extract, and a few drops of red food coloring.
  • Mix all your creamy ingredients until well combined, and your coloring is even.
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  • Toss in crushed candy canes and mix until combined into the dip, this will leave some chunks in your dip and how fine you grind them prior is what decides how much crunch you get.
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  • Scoop dip into a bowl and top with some extra candy canes for presentation and a bit of candy surprise, it is the holidays after all and carbs don’t count again till January.
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Seasonal Dip Recipes

Looking for other Christmas recipe options that are fun? You could try Christmas Cream Cheese Mints ,Christmas Tree Pull Apart Bread, or even Christmas edible cookie dough dip!

While I love sweet desserts, many people really love savory ones! Here are a few savory recipes to get you going:

  • Hot Caprese Dip (cheesy dip)
  • Cowboy Caviar (chunky dip)
  • Deviled Eggs dip (creamy dip)
  • Spinach Dip (veggie dip)

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Marshmallow Fluff Christmas Dip

Author Trisha Haas – Salty Side Dish


Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 10 minutes mins

Marshmallow Fluff dip with crushed candy canes make a delicious way to dip, dip, dip and enjoy peppermint perfection this holiday season. Paired up with our traditional Christmas cookie dough dip and chocolate chip cheeseball, these trios of Christmas dips are a surefire win for all your seasonal gatherings.

Ingredients

  • 7 oz. Marshmallow Fluff
  • 8 oz. Cream Cheese – Softened
  • 1 tsp. Peppermint Extract
  • 1/3 cup Crushed Candy Canes or Peppermints
  • Red/Pink food coloring for color

Instructions

  • If you are starting with full size candy canes, add them into a Ziploc bag and crush them into small pieces.

  • You can do this with a rolling pin. You can find crushed candy canes often in a baking aisle if you are off season.

  • In a medium sized bowl, add the marshmallow fluff, cream cheese, peppermint extract and a few drops of red food coloring.

  • Mix all your creamy ingredients until well combined and your coloring is even and bright

  • Toss in crushed candy canes and mix until combined into the dip, this will leave some chunks in your dip and how fine you grind them prior is what decides how much crunch you get.

  • Scoop dip into a bowl and top with some extra candy canes for presentation and a bit of candy surprise, it is the holidays after all and carbs don’t count again till January.

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Notes

Candy canes come in a variety of amazing flavor ideas this season and this marshmallow dip can really be mixed up.

To change this dip from peppermint to any other flavor, simply alter your candy cane flavors and the extract to match.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Servings | Calories: 104kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 1mg | Sugar: 20g | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 1mg

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FAQs

What is the difference between marshmallow cream and marshmallow fluff? ›

While they have similar consistencies and flavor there is one notable difference between creme and fluff. Creme contains cream of tartar while fluff does not, making it ideal for use in fudge. What is a substitute for marshmallow cream? You can make marshmallow cream by melting down marshmallows with corn syrup.

Does marshmallow fluff need to be refrigerated after opening? ›

How should Marshmallow Fluff be stored? Fluff can be stored at room temperature. If you don't plan on using your Fluff for a while, refrigeration will extend the shelf life significantly.

Will marshmallow fluff harden? ›

You might be wondering if marshmallow fluff has the tendency of getting hardened. Yes it does, marshmallow fluff can get hardened. One of the easiest ways for marshmallow fluff to get hardened is through the exposure of cool temperatures and air.

What can I use instead of cream of tartar in marshmallow fluff? ›

Lemon juice

Lemon juice provides acidity similar to cream of tartar, helping to form stiff peaks when you're whipping egg whites. If you're making syrups or frostings, lemon juice can also replace cream of tartar to help prevent crystallization.

Is marshmallow fluff discontinued? ›

Marshmallow Fluff is still produced by the same batch process and celebrating their 100th birthday this month - it's the only marshmallow creme made in this manner.

How do Americans eat marshmallow fluff? ›

In New England, though, such a search is just as likely to turn up a fluffernutter, the sweet pairing of peanut butter and Marshmallow Fluff slathered on white bread that's long been a favorite in the region's lunchrooms.

How to eat jet puffed marshmallow creme? ›

Marshmallow Creme makes a fun treat for kids or a mouthwatering addition to all your favorite dessert recipes. Add to a peanut butter sandwich for a classic Fluffernutter, or use it in an easy marshmallow cream frosting recipe. You can even use it to create fudge too!

Can you use outdated marshmallow fluff? ›

Best before means after that date, the product may not taste as good as if it had been consumed within that time. It doesn't mean do not consume. The best thing to do is smell it, taste it, and if tastes fine , it probably is fine.

What happens if I freeze marshmallow fluff? ›

It turns out that freezing marshmallow fluff makes for a tasty, chilled dessert that's similar to ice cream! When marshmallow fluff is frozen, it will get firmer in texture but still maintain scoopability much like ice cream does. The reason it doesn't freeze completely solid is due to its high sugar content.

Can you eat marshmallow fluff by itself? ›

Although it is edible straight from the tub, we recommend combining the Marshmallow Fluff with unsalted butter and icing sugar to make our Whoopie Pie filling. Fluff can be very sticky when used on its own, so this makes the consistency easier to pipe and spread as frosting.

How many cups is 7 ounces of marshmallow fluff? ›

Ingredients For marshmallow equivalents

one jar(71/2-oz.) of marshmallow fluff measures approximately 21/2 cups and equals about 32 marshmallows.no cutting or melting necessary. the 16-oz. plastic tub of marshmallow fluff measures about 5 cups and equals about 51/2 dozen marshmallows.

Are marshmallow fluff and marshmallow creme the same? ›

Marshmallow creme (also called marshmallow fluff, marshmallow stuff, marshmallow spread, marshmallow paste, or simply fluff,) is a marshmallow confectionery spread similar in flavor, but not texture, to regular solid marshmallow.

Is marshmallow fluff better than jelly? ›

You can argue that jelly is made of fruit while Fluff consists of heaven–sorry, sugar and egg whites. But if you compare equal portion sizes (say, two tablespoons) you'll find more calories and carbs in jelly, though Fluff does contain more grams of sugar.

Does marshmallow creme taste like marshmallows? ›

Marshmallow creme is everything we love about marshmallows, but in semi-liquified form. It's extra creamy, soft, and sweet and pairs wonderfully with a variety of flavors like chocolate, peanut butter, banana, pumpkin, spice, lemon, etc.

What is marshmallow cream called? ›

Marshmallow creme (also called marshmallow fluff, marshmallow stuff, marshmallow spread, marshmallow paste, or simply fluff) is a marshmallow confectionery spread similar in flavor, but not texture, to regular solid marshmallow.

What are the ingredients in Jet Puffed marshmallow creme? ›

CORN SYRUP, SUGAR, WATER, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF DRIED EGG WHITES, CREAM OF TARTAR, XANTHAN GUM, ARTIFICIAL AND NATURAL FLAVOR.

Does marshmallow creme have gelatin in it? ›

Thank you again for the question and Peace to You always. Unlike marshmallows the fluff doesn't have gelatin but it dose have egg whites. Some vegetarians don't object to eggs.

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