This creamy, spiced Gingerbread Dip is a quick recipe that brings all the warm spices of gingerbread into one irresistible bowl of festive goodness! You can enjoy it any time of year but it’s perfect for the holiday season — take it to a holiday party or enjoy it on a cozy night in.
Ingredients
While the list is a little long, you may already have many of these ingredients in your kitchen.
- Cream Cheese – Tangy cream cheese is the base of the dip — it gives it a rich, smooth texture. Make sure to soften your block of cream cheese for easier mixing.
- Dark Brown Sugar – Brown sugar adds sweetness with a hint of molasses flavor that complements the spices.
- Powdered Sugar – Also known as confectioner’s sugar, this creates a silky smooth consistency.
- Molasses – This sweetener gives the dip its classic gingerbread flavor.
- Vanilla Extract – A splash of vanilla rounds out the flavors.
- Ground Ginger – You can’t have gingerbread without ginger!
- Ground Cinnamon – Cinnamon adds warm flavor to the dip.
- Ground Nutmeg – A pinch of nutmeg gives the dip even more seasonal flavor.
- Ground Cloves – Just a hint of cloves balances the spice profile.
- Fine Sea Salt – A little salt helps to enhance the flavors of the other ingredients.
- Cool Whip – This is the secret to a light and fluffy texture that makes this dip irresistible!
- Gingersnaps, Pretzels, or Strawberries – The spiciness of gingersnaps, saltiness of pretzels, and juiciness of strawberries makes them all great dippers.
Variations
Want to switch it up? Try some of these ideas.
- Marshmallow Fluff – Swap Cool Whip for marshmallow fluff for a denser, sweeter dip.
- Creamy Peanut Butter – A few dollops will add a nutty flavor that complements the spices.
- Maple Syrup – For a different flavor profile, drizzle in a little bit of maple syrup.
- Chocolate Chips – Sprinkle chocolate chips on top.
- Chopped Nuts – Pecans or walnuts add a little crunch to the dip.
- Dippers – Dunk anything you like into this dessert dip. Apple slices (or any fresh fruit), graham crackers, animal crackers, vanilla wafers, and gingerbread cookies all work well!
- Topping – Add fun sprinkles on top or shake on a little decorator’s sugar.
- Cream Cheese – I prefer to use a full-fat variety but you can use light cream cheese, too. You can also use flavored cream cheese.
How to Make Gingerbread Dip
You’ll love how quickly this easy gingerbread dip comes together!
- Prepare the Cream Cheese. Use a stand mixer or electric mixer to whip the cream cheese until it’s smooth and fluffy.
- Add the Sweet Ingredients. Blend in the brown sugar, powdered sugar, molasses, and vanilla until everything is fully combined.
- Incorporate the Spices. Gently mix in the ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt, making sure they’re evenly mixed throughout.
- Fold in the Cool Whip. Carefully the Cool Whip into the cream cheese mixture, stirring until the dip is light and creamy with no streaks.
- Chill and Serve. While you can serve it right away, chilling it for a little while enhances the flavors. Garnish with cinnamon or crushed gingersnaps before serving with your favorite dippers!
Storage and Freezing
Since it contains dairy, gingerbread does need to be kept in the fridge.
You can prepare this dip the day before your event — just store it in the fridge and give it a quick stir before serving.
How to Store
Store leftover dip in an airtight container (or cover the serving bowl with plastic wrap) and place in the refrigerator for up to three days.
Can I Freeze Gingerbread Dip?
Freezing isn’t recommended since the texture may change when thawed.
Common Questions About Gingerbread Dip
Gingerbread pairs well with rich flavors like chocolate, caramel, and coffee.
Just like its name suggests, ginger is the main flavor of gingerbread. However, molasses also gives the treat its signature flavor.
For the most authentic gingerbread flavor, use dark molasses.
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Gingerbread Dip
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1/3 cup dark brown sugar
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons molasses
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 1/2 cups Cool Whip
- Gingersnaps , pretzels or strawberries for serving
Instructions
- In the bowl of stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment or a large mixing bowl with an electric hand mixer, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add the brown sugar, powdered sugar, molasses and vanilla, beating until fluffy and sugar has started to dissolve.
- Stir in the ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves and salt until evenly fixed.
- Fold in the Cool Whip until no streaks remain.
- Dip can be served immediately, but is best when chilled for 30-60 minutes.
- Sprinkle with additional ground cinnamon or crumbled gingersnaps on top and your favorite dippers.
- If you’ve tried this recipe, come back and let us know in the comments or star ratings.
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