It’s not very often I have people visit other than my parents. Either everyone is busy with their families or nobody is willing to drive out to see me. A group of us girls at work were finally getting together to watch Magic Mike, which we missed when it was at the theater. Since I don’t have any family distractions, I offered to have it at my place, which is pretty spacious for an apartment. Everybody brought food, and of course I offered to make dessert, which was this Gingerbread Marshmallow Cheesecake Dip.
Just as the name sounds, it is a cheesecake dip with gingerbread marshmallows mixed in. Coming up with an idea for dessert was pretty hard. One person isn’t a chocolate fan. Another hates coconut. Someone is allergic to pineapple. Oy. Fortunately, I knew everyone loved cheesecake and gingerbread, so this cheesecake dip was a safe bet. Plus it takes little prep time, so more time to clean and decorate the apartment.
I got the idea from my coworker. She brought in Gingersnap Dip one day for lunch, which I renamed to reflect the gingerbread marshmallows I used. The color of the marshmallows does get a little unappealing after a day or two, but just close your eyes and focus on the creaminess with holiday spice mixed it.
Gingerbread Marshmallow Cheesecake Dip
Yield: 2
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp clove
- 1/4 tsp allspice
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 tsp powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup gingerbread marshmallows, chopped
Instructions
- In a large bowl, beat together the cream cheese and 1 cup powdered sugar. Beat in the cinnamon, nutmeg, clove, allspice, and salt. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, beat the whipping cream until it starts to thicken. Gradually add the 1 tsp powdered sugar and continue beating until stiff peaks form (when you pull the beaters straight up, peaks should form and not fall over). Fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture then fold in the marshmallows. Chill at least one hour or overnight. Serve with gingersnap cookies or graham crackers.
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Renee says
Gingerbread marshmallows??? Oh my, excuse me while I run to the store.
Carla says
I had trouble finding them, so my dad picked me up a bag at his Walmart. My WM didnt have them. Good luck!
Anita at Hungry Couple says
Gingerbread marshmallows are at Walmart, you say? Excuse me while I run there now!
Kim@Treats & Trinkets says
I’m sure that my invitation for Magic Mike and cheesecake dip got lost in the mail, right? It’s okay, I’ll swing by and pick up the leftovers. It sounds so good.
Sarah Reid, RHNC (@jo_jo_ba) says
Another reason why I’m so jealous of you guys in the US – our WM is lucky to have food!
Miriam @ Overtime Cook says
Carla! Your dips always make me droool! This looks fabulous. I need to make some dips too. Oh, wait. I might eat them.
Lyn @LovelyPantry says
I got so distracted when you said Magic Mike! LOL! This dip looks quite interesting – Walmart has the most awesome things! Hope you ladies had a good movie night!
Cathy @ Noble Pig says
What a fun platter of holiday goodness to put out! YUM!!
Cheryl illinois says
What are gingerbread marshmallows???
Carla says
They are marshmallows made by Kraft that look and taste like gingerbread men. If you can’t find them, you can use regular mini marshmallows.
Erin @ The Spiffy Cookie says
What a great idea adding those marshmallows
GuineaPigFood says
There’s such a thing as pre-made gingerbread marshmallows?!?! I had to make my own! :-)
The dip sounds good even without the marshmallows, using gingersnaps as the “dipping vehicle”!
Cheryl Illinois says
I will be in Pittsburgh next week. Does Wal mart still have gingerbread marshmallows is that just for Christmas Season?
Carla says
I believe it’s only a Christmas product. You can use regular marshmallows since the dip itself since has the gingerbread spices.