Mint Chocolate Cream Cheese Dip Food

MINT CHOCOLATE CREAM CHEESE DIP

Steps:

• Using a hand mixer, beat together the heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, vanilla and mint extract and beat on medium to high speed until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
• In another bowl, beat the cream cheese until fluffy and smooth
• Combine the whipped cream in with the cream cheese and fold with a rubber spatula until smooth
• Mix in a few drops of the green food coloring until combined
• Fold in the chocolate chips
• Place into the fridge until ready to serve
• Serve with cookies, graham crackers, and fruit

CHOCOLATE-COVERED CREAM CHEESE MINTS

Steps:

• Beat cream cheese, sugar and extract with mixer until blended. Roll into 30 balls, using about 1 Tbsp. for each. Place on parchment-covered baking sheet; flatten slightly.
• Freeze 10 min. or until firm.
• Melt chocolate as directed on package. Dip mints, 1 at a time, in chocolate, turning to evenly coat both sides of each mint; return to baking sheet. Top with sprinkles. Let stand 3 hours or until firm.

MINT CHOCOLATE CAKE WITH MINT CREAM CHEESE ICING/FROSTING

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
• Grease and flour two 8 inch layer pans (or the equivalent).
• Mix the sugar, sifted flour, sifted cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
• Slowly add the hot milk and butter while stirring.
• Add the eggs and 3/4 tsp of peppermint extract.
• Distribute evenly in the pans and bake for 25 minutes, or longer, until toothpick comes out clean.
• For the icing, beat one stick of soft butter and the three room temperature packages of cream cheese until smooth.
• Add 3/4 tsp of peppermint extract and 5 cups of powdered sugar.

CHOCOLATE CHIP CREAM CHEESE DIP

Steps:

• Beat cheese, butter and vanilla until fluffy.
• Gradually add sugars and beat until combined.
• Stir in chocolate chips.
• Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
• Serve with Graham cracker sticks!