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This Snowman Cheesecake Dip Dessert Board is the cutest Christmas dessert idea that instantly becomes the star of any holiday party. The homemade cheesecake dip tastes just like the beloved Philadelphia no-bake cheesecake… but even creamier and better, and it pipes beautifully into an adorable snowman shape. Surround it with fresh fruit, Christmas cookies, and pretzels, and you’ve got a delicious crowd-pleasing dessert board everyone will be obsessed with.
Make this Snowman Dessert for Christmas
If you are looking for the cutest and easiest Christmas dessert idea, this Snowman Cheesecake Dip Board will absolutely steal the show. The cheesecake dip alone is worth saving for every dessert board you make. It tastes so much like the no-bake cheesecake dip from Philadelphia that everyone loves, except this homemade version is even better.
A Fun Twist on Buttercream Boards
I have always loved the concept of buttercream boards, but I wanted to take this Christmas dessert idea to a new level. Instead of using frosting, I made a fluffy, homemade cheesecake dip that pipes beautifully and tastes incredible. If you need a shortcut or you are in a pinch, grab the Philadelphia cheesecake dip from the grocery store. You can spoon it into three different-sized bowls (like I did for my Snowman Veggie Board) or pipe it in circles to create the snowman shape.
How to Pipe Your Snowman Dessert
If you want to put your frosting piping skills to the test, add the cheesecake dip to a piping bag fitted with any frosting tip. Pipe three circles in different sizes for the snowman body and have fun decorating.
Watch How to Make My Snowman Dessert Board
And no… Kim Kardashian has NOTHING on my Christmas Dessert board! ;)
What to Serve With It
Surround your snowman dessert with fresh fruit, pretzels, Christmas cookies, the list goes on!
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Snowman Christmas Dessert Board with Cheesecake Dip
Ingredients
- two 8oz bricks cream cheese , softened to room temp
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 2 chocolate chips
- 1 orange candy slice, cut into a triangle
- mini chocolate chips
- red candy strips/belts, Like, Haribo sour streamers
- 3 red M&M's
Dipping ingredients
- strawberries , sliced
- blueberries
- chocolate chip cookies
- ginger snaps
- pretzel sticks
- nilla waffers
- oatmeal cookies
- chocolate pretzels
Instructions
- Let cream cheese sit at room temp for 45 minutes to soften or microwave unwrapped cream cheese for 15 seconds.
- With a stand mixer with the whisk attachment beat heavy cream for 2-3 minutes on high speed until stiff peaks form. A hand mixer can also be used.
- Remove whipped cream from the bowl and with the paddle attachment beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt until smooth and well combined.
- Fold in whipped cream to the cream cheese mixture until combined.
- Using a piping bag with an open star tip draw circles on a serving plate or cutting board to create the snowman shape. The cream cheese mixture can be layered if there is mixture left.
- Build the snowman's face using 2 chocolate chips for the eyes, an orange slice for the nose, and mini chocolate chips for the mouth.
- Add three red M&M's for the snowman's buttons. If not serving snowman dip right away do this step right before serving as the red candy can melt into the dip causing red streaks.
- Cut out 3 pieces of red candy strips to create the scarf.
- Create the snowman's hat out of blueberries.
- Arrange the dipping ingredients around the snowman.
- Keep refrigerated before serving.
