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.

Can you melt Marshmallow Fluff? ›

Place a small quantity of Fluff in a bowl, then slowly add warm water while mixing with a fork. Or, place 4 heaping tablespoons of Fluff and 3 tablespoons of water in a microwave-safe container, then microwave on high for 15 seconds.

What do you eat Marshmallow Fluff with? ›

The heavenly bowl of fluff for dipping crackers, cookies, and more gets its richness from white baking chocolate, half-and-half, and a jar of (you guessed it) fluff. Top with pomegranate seeds for a festive touch.

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.

Should you refrigerate marshmallow fluff? ›

While it doesn't need to be refrigerated for safety's sake, the company's FAQ (or "Flufferently Asked Questions") notes that storing Fluff in the fridge will make it last even longer at its optimal flavor and consistency. According to Foods Guy, you can also store Marshmallow Fluff in the freezer.

How do you harden marshmallow fluff? ›

One of the easiest ways for marshmallow fluff to get hardened is through the exposure of cool temperatures and air.

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.

Can you toast store bought marshmallow fluff? ›

If you want more chocolate flavor inside your cake, sprinkle some chocolate chips in between the layers with the graham cracker crumbs. Marshmallow Fluff: This is the secret to the best tasting S'mores cake! You can buy a jar of marshmallow creme from the store and toast it just like regular marshmallows.

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.

Is marshmallow fluff healthier than jelly? ›

Fluff has less sugar than some jellies, with 9 grams of sugar in two tablespoons, according to data complied by the USDA. But that doesn't mean you should swap out the beloved classic for the fluffernutter.

What is marshmallow fluff called? ›

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

Is marshmallow fluff only in New England? ›

While Fluff is marketed and sold around the world—including in Japan, Canada, Israel, Russia, Germany, and many other parts of Europe—Fluff still isn't available everywhere in the United States, and most of its sales take place in New England.

Does Dairy Queen have marshmallow? ›

Transport yourself through memories of camping trips and sleepovers with every bite of the S'mores Blizzard® Treat, featuring marshmallow-filled DQ®chocolate bars and graham cracker blended with our world-famous soft serve to Blizzard® Treat perfection.

Does marshmallow fluff taste like marshmallows? ›

Marshmallow Fluff, or Marshmallow Creme, is not even made with marshmallows, but it has a similar flavor. It's a paste that is perfect for sweet treats and desserts like Frozen S'mores, Oatmeal Cream Pies, and Fruit Dip, just to name a few.

What is another name for marshmallow cream? ›

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 a New England thing? ›

The sandwich has close ties to New England and Massachusetts, particularly to Somerville, where Archibald Query invented Marshmallow Fluff, and to Lynn, where Durkee-Mower has produced it for decades. Somerville holds an annual festival called What the Fluff?

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