Save A festive and fun dessert dip, this platter features a creamy marshmallow dip rolled in coconut snowballs, perfect for kids parties and holiday gatherings.
This dessert has always been a hit at our family gatherings, bringing smiles and sweet memories.
Ingredients
- Marshmallow Dip: 200 g cream cheese softened, 120 g marshmallow fluff, 100 ml heavy cream, 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Snowball Coating: 60 g desiccated coconut
- Dippers: 8 large strawberries hulled, 1 banana sliced into thick rounds, 8 apple wedges, 12 mini pretzels, 8 digestive biscuits halved, 8 large marshmallows
Instructions
- Step 1:
- In a medium mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth.
- Step 2:
- Add marshmallow fluff and vanilla extract, and beat until well combined.
- Step 3:
- Whip the heavy cream in a separate bowl until soft peaks form, then fold it gently into the marshmallow mixture.
- Step 4:
- Using a spoon or a small ice cream scoop, form the dip into 8 round balls.
- Step 5:
- Roll each ball in desiccated coconut to coat them evenly, creating a snowball effect.
- Step 6:
- Arrange the marshmallow snowballs on a large platter.
- Step 7:
- Surround with prepared dippers strawberries, banana rounds, apple wedges, pretzels, biscuits, and marshmallows.
- Step 8:
- Serve immediately, or chill for up to 2 hours before serving.
Save This dip has created special family moments, especially during holiday parties when everyone comes together to enjoy it.
Required Tools
Mixing bowls, hand mixer or whisk, ice cream scoop or spoon, large platter
Allergen Information
Contains dairy (cream cheese, heavy cream), contains gluten (biscuits, pretzels), may contain nuts if included in biscuits or pretzels, contains sulfites if using certain dried coconut, always check ingredient labels for hidden allergens.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 220, total fat: 10 g, carbohydrates: 29 g, protein: 3 g per serving
Save This marshmallow snowball dip platter is the perfect finishing touch to any festive occasion.
Recipe Guide
- → Can I prepare the dip in advance?
Yes, you can prepare the dip balls and refrigerate them for up to 2 hours before serving to keep them fresh and firm.
- → What alternatives can I use for dippers?
Alongside strawberries and banana, other fruits like grapes or pineapple pieces complement the dip well.
- → How do I get the coconut to stick evenly?
Rolling the chilled dip balls gently and evenly in desiccated coconut ensures full coating and a snowball effect.
- → Can I make it gluten-free?
Substitute gluten-free biscuits in place of regular ones, and check other dippers for gluten content.
- → What texture should the dip have?
The dip should be smooth and fluffy, achieved by whipping the cream to soft peaks and folding it gently into the cheese and marshmallow mix.