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If your family loves the movie Elf, then get ready for lots of smiling (and singing!) when you whip up a batch of this easy Elf Dessert Dip! This delicious dip is full ingredients that are North Pole approved, and it’s perfect for serving while enjoying a holiday movie night. According to Buddy The Elf, Santa loves a scoop alongside his Christmas Eve Cookies!

Reasons You’ll Love This Recipe

Fun – There is no denying that the kids or grandkids will have fun with their food when you serve this sweet cheese ball dip.

Festive – Dress this dip up with sprinkles or holiday M&M Candies for a festive pop of color.

Flexible – This dessert dip can be served with a variety of items. It’s a great way to put to use those cookies or crackers you just have a few left of.

Easy – You can whip up this dip in just a matter of minutes. It’s a great option when surprise guests drop by during the holidays.

Elf Approved – With a splash of syrup, this sweet treat has Buddy’s stamp of approval. But don’t worry, Papa Elf made sure it’s not too sweet, thanks to it’s cream cheese base.

Make Ahead – This recipe can be made a few hours in advance as long as you keep it North Pole Cold (we hear the fridge works well for that).

A plate of buddy the elf dip and cookies

Elf Dessert Dip

For our family, watching the movie Elf is a Christmas Tradition. It’s one of those movies that has humor to keep both the kids and parents laughing through the whole thing – I mean come on – Will Ferrell! I would be sitting on a throne of lies if I didn’t admit to using many of the stellar one liners from the movie, year round.

This easy Elf Dessert Dip is the perfect treat to serve when your family watches Elf. While I never seem to pull together those Pinterest worthy themed holiday movie nights, this is EASY peasy. It’s one of those recipes you can quickly throw together while chatting in the kitchen, or while watching the movie yourself.

A plate of cookies with buddy the elf dessert dip

How To Make Elf Dessert Dip

You can whip this dip up in about ten minutes and either serve it immediately or chill in the fridge for a few hours. Let’s discuss the ingredients you’ll need, and the steps you’ll take, to make this Elf Dessert Dip. If you want to skip my discussion, tips, information and answers to frequently asked questions, just scroll to the bottom of this post for the printable recipe

Ingredients

Cream cheese – You can use a regular (my choice) or a reduced fat version, but make sure that you are using the kind that comes in the brick, not the tub. Also, it’s very important to make sure it’s softened, as this will prevent lumps when mixing.
Marshmallow fluff – You can find this in most grocery stores. If you’ve never seen it, this is what you are looking for.
Powdered sugar – Also called confectioners sugar, there is no need to sift… unless yours is full of lumps.
Maple syrup – Pure maple syrup is recommended.
Mini marshmallows – For fun you could use colored mini marshmallows if your store carries them.
Red & green sprinkles – I recommend using jimmies or quins. They hold their color a bit better than nonpareils, which can run and discolor the dip.
Chow Mein Noodles – These are optional, but are fun for serving. They give a bit of the spaghetti feel from Elf the movie.
Mini Chocolate Chips – Also optional, but great for presentation when serving.

Directions

In a large mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, powdered sugar, marshmallow fluff, and maple syrup. Beat with an electric mixer until mixed evenly and fluffy.
Fold in mini marshmallows, red and green sprinkles.
Optional: On a large plate or shallow bowl add chow mein noodles around the edge along with the mini chocolate chips, place cream cheese in the center. Chill for 1 hour or until you are ready to serve.

Tips

Storage: Store this cheeseball in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It is good in the fridge for 2 days.

Make In Advance: This can be made a few hours in advance, but it best served within 24 hours.

Serving Suggestion: There are so many options to serve this dip with. Serve with an assortment of cookies, graham crackers, pretzels – feel free to get creative! You could even put a scoop of this on pancakes or waffles in the morning for a treat Buddy would absolutely support.

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I love to hear from readers like you! If you’ve tried this, please leave a comment and review below. If you have photos, tag me @lovefromtheoven #lftorecipes on Instagram and Pinterest. Thanks!