Spice up your holidays with this easy Gingerbread Dip! It takes just minutes to make this delightful and creamy dessert dip with the warm and spicy flavors of gingerbread. Each bite is rich, sweet, and slightly spicy with hints of molasses, ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg. It's perfect for parties or simply for a festive family dessert after dinner.
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There’s nothing quite like the flavor of gingerbread when it comes to the holidays! There’s the gingerbread house and gingerbread cookies but neither is as easy to make as this gingerbread dip! Even better, everyone is going to love choosing their favorite dipper to scoop some up and devour!
Enjoy it with other holiday treats such as the signature Eggnog Cupcakes and some easy Chocolate Chip Snowball Cookies.
Infuse your tastebuds with a bit of spice! This simple holiday dessert dip is easy to make and will fill your holidays with warmth and spice in each delightful bite. Get ready to take your festive celebrations up a notch with some Spiced Gingerbread Dip this holiday season.
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Ingredients in Gingerbread Dessert Dip
Before we get started mixing this holiday dip, here's a look at the main ingredients you will need to add to your grocery list!
- Cream cheese: For best results make sure you allow the cream cheese to soften before mixing.
- Sugar: The recipe includes both brown sugar and confectioner's sugar. The molasses added to make brown sugar gives the dip more depth of flavor while the confectioner's sugar blends better than white sugar making the dip ultra smooth.
- Molasses: To deepen the molasses flavor typically associated with gingerbread.
- Spices: Ground ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg give this dip is gingerbread flavor. You can easily adjust the amounts of any of them to achieve the flavor you prefer.
- Whipped topping: Makes the dip ultra creamy as well as light and fluffy.
- The crushed gingersnap cookies are an optional garnish or dipping element. You can sprinkle them on top of the gingerbread dip for added crunch and extra ginger flavor or serve them alongside the dip as one of your dippers for a delightful combination of textures and tastes.
See the recipe card for the full list and quantities of each ingredient.
Substitutions and Variations
Here are a few simple swaps and adjustments you can make when making gingerbread dip.
- Adjust the Sweetness: If you prefer a sweeter dip, you can increase the amount of either sugar. On the other hand, if you want it less sweet, reduce the sugar quantities.
- Use Homemade Whipped Cream: While I prefer Cool Whip when making this dip, you can easily substitute whipped topping with homemade whipped cream. To make whipped cream, whip together heavy cream, powdered sugar, and a bit of vanilla extract until it forms stiff peaks.
You can customize this gingerbread dip by adding chopped candied ginger for extra zing, crushed graham crackers for a crunchy texture, or a sprinkle of ground cloves for a more intense spice flavor. Get creative and make it your own!
How to Make Gingerbread Dip
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- Combine the cream cheese, brown sugar, confectioner's sugar, molasses, ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a large mixing bowl.
- Beat the mixture with an electric mixer on low speed until smooth and creamy.
- Add the whipped topping.
- Gently fold it into the other ingredients until it's well incorporated. Chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
⭐️ PRO TIP: I find a spatula or spoon is best to stir in the whipped topping but if you are having trouble mixing the two together you can very briefly use the mixer for a few pulses. Just be sure you only use it briefly because using the mixer for too long will deflate the dip.
Storage Tips
Store gingerbread dip in the fridge in an airtight container for 2-3 days. It's best enjoyed within a few days as the whipped topping may start to deflate after that time affecting the flavor and consistency.
It's not recommended to freeze this dip because the texture may change when thawed.
Can I make this dip ahead of time?
Yes, of course! It's a great recipe to prepare in advance for parties or gatherings because it serves a crowd easily, mixes in minutes, and you can make it ahead. Mix up the dip as directed and chill it in the refrigerator until you're ready to serve. It can be kept refrigerated for 2-3 days making it convenient for planning ahead of time.
Serving Ideas
- Top Your Dessert Dip: I love serving this with crushed gingersnap cookies on top but you can also top it with colored sprinkles, a drizzle of molasses or caramel sauce, a sprinkle of spices, or a tasty dessert sauce.
- Dipping Suggestions: Feel free to offer up any combination of dippers to complement the flavor of your gingerbread dip. Gingerbread men, gingersnaps, Nilla Wafers, fresh fruit slices, pretzels, Marshmallows, and graham crackers all are perfect. You can even try it with these Chocolate Dipped Graham Crackers!
- Dessert Dip Display: Serve it up alongside this Eggnog Dip or Cannoli Dip and a wide variety of different dippers for a festive holiday dessert! Both are easy to prep and perfect for serving groups of all sizes.
Expert Tips
Keep these tips in mind as you're making your gingerbread dip so you end up with great results!
- Soften the cream cheese ahead of time. It's essential for a smooth and creamy dip. If the cream cheese is cold, you will have chunks in your dip.
- Feel free to make adjustments to the flavor. This dip is very forgiving and you can easily adjust any of the ingredients to fit your needs.
- Don't use the mixer to mix in the whipped cream for the best results. Too much mixing may deflate the fluffiness of the dip.
Recipe FAQs
It's recommended to use an electric mixer for achieving a smooth and creamy consistency especially to beat the cream cheese. However, you can make this recipe by hand using a sturdy spatula and some elbow grease. It will be easier to mix with softened cream cheese but will still require a small amount of effort.
Absolutely! This gingerbread dip can be used as a filling for a variety of desserts. Consider layering it in a gingerbread trifle or using it as a frosting for gingerbread cake or cupcakes. Its versatility allows you to get creative and enjoy in many different ways.
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Gingerbread Dip
Ingredients
- 8- ounce block of softened cream cheese
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup confectioners sugar
- 2 Tablespoons molasses
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- 2 cups whipped topping
- Optional: Crushed Gingersnap Cookies
Instructions
- In a large bowl, use an electric mixer on low speed to beat the cream cheese, brown sugar, confectioners sugar, molasses, ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
- Gently fold in the whipped topping and mix until well incorporated. Chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
- Serve with favorite dippers such as gingerbread men, gingersnap cookies, fruit, ect.
Notes
- Soften the cream cheese ahead of time. It's essential for a smooth and creamy dip. If the cream cheese is cold, you will have chunks in your dip.
- Feel free to make adjustments to the flavor. This dip is very forgiving and you can easily adjust any of the ingredients to fit your needs.
- Don't use the mixer to mix in the whipped cream for the best results. Too much mixing may deflate the fluffiness of the dip.
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