Marshmallow Snowball Dip Platter

Featured in: Simple Sweet Treats

This festive snowball dip combines smooth cream cheese and fluffy marshmallow cream, folded with whipped cream for lightness. Rolled in desiccated coconut, the dip forms inviting snowballs served with a variety of fresh fruit and crunchy dippers. It's a quick, no-cook crowd-pleaser ideal for holiday parties and family gatherings. The creamy and sweet textures paired with juicy fruits create a delightful and playful treat that requires minimal prep time.

Updated on Wed, 10 Dec 2025 12:32:00 GMT
Creamy Marshmallow Snowball Dip Platter, served with fresh fruit and pretzels for dipping. Save
Creamy Marshmallow Snowball Dip Platter, served with fresh fruit and pretzels for dipping. | saffronhollow.com

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 recipe always brings smiles at family get-togethers and is so easy to prepare ahead of time.

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.
Sweet coconut-covered Marshmallow Snowball Dip, a delicious party treat with easy dippers. Save
Sweet coconut-covered Marshmallow Snowball Dip, a delicious party treat with easy dippers. | saffronhollow.com

My kids love helping to roll the marshmallow balls and arrange the platter, making it a fun family activity.

Notes

Substitute gluten-free biscuits for a gluten-free version. For extra flavor, add a pinch of cinnamon to the coconut. Try other fruit dippers like grapes or pineapple.

Required Tools

Mixing bowls, hand mixer or whisk, ice cream scoop or spoon, large platter

Nutritional Information

Per serving: Calories 220, Total Fat 10 g, Carbohydrates 29 g, Protein 3 g

Bright and festive, this Marshmallow Snowball Dip Platter features snowy coconut balls for fun. Save
Bright and festive, this Marshmallow Snowball Dip Platter features snowy coconut balls for fun. | saffronhollow.com

This delightful dip platter is perfect for holiday celebrations and kid-friendly parties alike.

Marshmallow Snowball Dip Platter

Creamy marshmallow dip coated in coconut snowballs with fruit and snacks for easy entertaining.

Prep Time
15 min
0
Overall Time
15 min
Recipe by Mira Dalton

Recipe Type Simple Sweet Treats

Skill Level Easy

Cuisine Type American

Makes 8 Portions

Dietary Details Meat-Free

What You Need

Marshmallow Dip

01 7 oz cream cheese, softened
02 4.2 oz marshmallow fluff
03 3.4 fl oz heavy cream
04 1 tsp vanilla extract

Snowball Coating

01 2.1 oz desiccated coconut

Dippers

01 8 large strawberries, hulled
02 1 banana, sliced into thick rounds
03 8 apple wedges
04 12 mini pretzels
05 8 digestive biscuits, halved
06 8 large marshmallows

How to Make It

Step 01

Prepare Cream Cheese Base: Beat the softened cream cheese in a medium bowl until smooth.

Step 02

Incorporate Flavors: Add marshmallow fluff and vanilla extract to the cream cheese and mix until well combined.

Step 03

Whip Cream: Whip heavy cream separately until soft peaks form, then gently fold into the marshmallow mixture.

Step 04

Form Snowballs: Scoop the mixture into 8 rounds using a spoon or ice cream scoop.

Step 05

Coat with Coconut: Roll each ball evenly in desiccated coconut to create a snowball effect.

Step 06

Arrange Platter: Place marshmallow snowballs on a large platter and surround with strawberries, banana rounds, apple wedges, pretzels, biscuits, and marshmallows.

Step 07

Serve: Serve immediately or chill for up to 2 hours before serving.

Equipment Needed

  • Mixing bowls
  • Hand mixer or whisk
  • Ice cream scoop or spoon
  • Large platter

Allergy Notice

Review every item for potential allergens, and reach out to a provider with any uncertainty.
  • 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.

Nutrition Stats (per portion)

Details here are for general advice—always consult a health expert for specific needs.
  • Energy: 220
  • Fats: 10 g
  • Carbohydrates: 29 g
  • Proteins: 3 g