Candy Cane Mascarpone Dip
#GetReliefFromtheFeast this season by checking out Walmart’s website and their delicious holiday recipe ideas!
Make this Candy Cane Mascarpone Dip for a family party or gathering of friends this season. It would be a great easy dessert for your Thanksgiving meal this week. The best part is this dessert only takes 5 minutes to whip up in a food processor.
The star ingredients of this recipe are mascarpone cheese and crushed mini candy canes. Mascarpone cheese is Italian cream cheese. It’s very smooth and slightly sweet, with a tangy flavor at the end. I have really learned to appreciate mascarpone cheese after marrying into a northern Italian family. My sister-in-law often posts delicious Italian-inspired recipes on her food blog.
I love desserts that include dairy like mascarpone cheese, especially around the holidays. I have been lactose intolerant since I was a baby so I need a little something to help me enjoy my favorite dishes. There is always Lactaid in my cupboard for times like this. I recently stocked up on Lactaid at Walmart.
Peppermint is one of my favorite flavors around the holidays, especially in the form of a candy cane.
Candy Cane Mascarpone Dip
Ingredients
- 1 container mascarpone cheese
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- 11 mini candy canes {crushed}
Instructions
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In a food processor, pulverize 10 candy canes until they turn into a powder.
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Add the mascarpone cheese and peppermint extract. Mix until well blended.
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Top the dip with 1 chopped mini candy cane as a garnish. Serve with your favorite cookies.
I’m Celia. I live in the Chicago area. I'm a mama of two, runner, business owner and former Iowan. My blog includes recipes, fitness and travel posts, and stories about Chicago.
