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