50 Best Christmas Dips for Easy Holiday Party Appetizers and Desserts
The best Christmas dips for holiday parties and potlucks! These unique savory cold dips, yummy warm dips, and easy dessert dips are easy Christmas party food ideas.
If there’s one type of party food everyone loves – it’s dip!
Guests immediately make a beeline for the nearest dip, and start feeling festive and relaxed enough to snack and mingle.
Holiday parties are no exception, so I put together a list of the best Christmas dips.
These delicious holiday dip recipes include savory cold dips, unique warm dips, and sweet dessert dip ideas.
Whether you’re hosting a gathering, or attending a holiday potluck or a “dipsmas” party, there are so many fun recipes to choose from.
They’re easy to make, with inexpensive easy-to-find ingredients.
Let’s check ‘em out!
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Best Christmas Dips
Cranberry Jalapeno Dip
Fun and festive Cranberry Jalapeño Dip is sweet, spicy and oh-so flavorful!
It is also super easy to make and only takes 5 minutes from start to finish, and will look so pretty on your table.
Christmas Tree Cake Dip
The dip version of the obsess-worthy Little Debbie Christmas Tree snack cakes. It’s super easy to make and very fun to eat!
Christmas Tree Cheese Ball Dip
A Christmas Tree Cheese Ball will be a gorgeous addition to your holiday appetizer table this year.
Shaped into a cone and decorated with fresh herbs and pine nuts, this flavorful appetizer is festive and tasty.
Peppermint Cheesecake “Cheese” Ball
Peppermint Cheesecake Dip looks and tastes super festive, and is an easy make ahead dessert for the holidays.
Everyone loves a savory cheese ball, but this is a fun sweet twist that guests will devour.
Holiday Antipasto Spread
An amazingly flavorful cream cheese spread that will be the hit of any holiday party.
All the ingredients from your favorite antipasto salad in a delicious, creamy dip!
Hot Chocolate Dip
Enjoy one of the most iconic winter drinks in a new way with this creamy and fluffy hot chocolate dip!
It’s perfect for any type of gathering and can be customized each time with a different assortment of cookies, snacks, and fruit for dipping.
Scallion Olive Dip Christmas Wreath
Wow your crowd with an epic Christmas appetizer made with the most delicious party dip.
Scallion Olive Party Dip recipe is quickly shaped into a Christmas cheese wreath for your most festive party presentation ever.
Christmas Sugar Cookie Dip
With all the flavors or a classic Christmas cookie, Sugar Cookie Dip tastes great with pretzels, fruit, shortbread cookies and so much more.
Best of all, it only has a few ingredients!
Christmas Guacamole Wreath
Wow your guests this holiday season by serving Christmas guacamole in the shape of a wreath.
Guacamole is always a party-favorite, and you can whip up this easy appetizer in about 15 minutes.
Salted Caramel Pecan Cheesecake Dip
Crowd-pleasing Salted Caramel Pecan Cheesecake Dip has all those holiday pie flavors, in one easy to make dessert dip.
It’s the best combination of sweet and salty, and is as easy as combining a few ingredients with a spoon.
Christmas Cheese Ball Dips
Four different holiday cheese balls in one convenient recipe.
White Cheddar Rosemary Pomegranate, Pimento Cheese, Garlic Chive Goat-Cheese, and Cranberry Pecan are the amazing flavor profiles to choose from - or make them all!
Cranberry Orange Cheesecake Dip
Cranberry orange cheesecake dip is the perfect sweet treat to make with that leftover Thanksgiving cranberry sauce.
A fluffy no-bake cheesecake filling is swirled with tangy cranberry sauce and served with ginger snap cookies.
Grinch Dip Christmas Snack Board
This super fun and festive Grinch-themed charcuterie dip board looks impressive but is actually easier to make than you’d think.
Both kids and adults will appreciate this whimsical board, and of course they’ll love munching on the tasty snacks included.
Cannoli Dip
Cannoli Dip is a blend of two types of sweet Italian cheeses, sugar and chocolate chips, all blended together to make a creamy dip that tastes just like the inside of a cannoli.
Serve your dip with graham crackers, cookies, cannoli shells and fruit, then watch the rave reviews roll in.
Mom's Baked Ricotta Dip
Baked Ricotta Dip is warm and hearty, and always a huge hit.
It’s rich and savory, and can serve as an appetizer for any type of gathering.
Grinch Cookie Dip
Adorable Grinch-themed cream cheese cookie dip will get everyone into the Christmas spirit.
Kids and adults alike with love snacking on this easy dip, making it fun for everything from Christmas parties to family movie nights.
Crab Rangoon Dip
This simple hot bubbly imitation Crab Rangoon Dip is made with creamy mayo, cheesy mozzarella, and a side of crispy homemade wonton chips that'll make you the Appetizer Winner.
Baked Cranberry Brie Dip
Baked Cranberry Brie is an easy but impressive 15-minute appetizer for the holidays.
With a few simple ingredients and minutes of prep time, you have one of the best-tasting Christmas recipes at your gathering!
Peanut Butter Dip
Peanut Butter Dip makes the perfect holiday party dessert dip! It’s rich, creamy, and loaded with peanut butter, cream cheese, chopped peanuts, peanut butter cups and mini chocolate chips.
Serve it with your favorite cookies, pretzels, apple slices or vanilla wafers.
Hot Spinach Dip
Hot Spinach Dip is a blend of cooked spinach, three types of cheese and seasonings, all baked together to melted cheesy perfection.
It’s an easy make-ahead party snack that's sure to be a crowd pleaser.
Gingerbread Pie Dip
Quick and easy Gingerbread Pie Dip is loaded with molasses and seasonal spices- cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and clove.
It is three delicious layers of smooth no bake cheesecake, creamy vanilla gingerbread pudding, and velvety whipped cream.
White Bean Hummus with Cranberries
Creamy White Bean Hummus is packed with festive holiday flavors!
This dip is loaded with dried cranberries, infused with garlic and rosemary olive oil, and topped with crunchy chopped pecans.
Southwest Black Bean Dip
Southwest Black Bean Dip is flavored with chipotle peppers, sweet corn, tomatoes, cumin, and plenty of melted cheese.
It’s the perfect easy appetizer to serve at your holliday party with tortilla chips or raw veggies.
Christmas Cookie Dough Dip
Cookie Dough Dip has a fluffy and creamy base of eggless Christmas cookie dough and swirled with plenty of holiday sprinkles, and served with fruit and cookies for dipping.
It only takes 5 minutes to make!
Baked Buffalo Chicken Dip
Is it really a party without Buffalo Chicken Dip?
Juicy shredded chicken, creamy ranch dressing, cream cheese, hot sauce, and loads of cheese gets baked until golden, bubbly, and perfect for dipping. It’s everyone’s favorite for a reason!
Boozy Peppermint Dip
Boozy Peppermint Dip is what Christmas dreams are made of! It is minty, creamy, sweet, and delicious with a grownup twist. *Adults only*
Creamy Cheesy Corn Dip
Cream Cheese Corn Dip is loaded with fresh corn, cream cheese, crumbled feta and smoky spices.
Get ready for rave reviews, because the fresh flavor stands out and will make your guests swoon.
Make it ahead and bake it when you're ready, or serve it cold with tortilla chips and veggies for dipping.
Hot Cajun Crab Dip
Creamy, spicy and loaded with crab meat, this Hot Cajun Crab Dip is highly versatile.
You can use it as a spread for crackers or sliced baguette or use it to dip in crunchy celery or carrots.
Easy Eggnog Dip
Fluffy, sweet and creamy holiday Eggnog Dip is easy to make and super festive.
This classic Christmas drink-turned-dip tastes great with gingerbread, graham crackers, and other holiday cookies.
Pimento Cheese Dip
Homemade Pimento Cheese, or “Southern pâté,” is a creamy and delicious cheese dip made with a flavorful combination of cream cheese, mayonnaise, pimentos, and shredded cheddar cheese.
If you enjoy cheese spreads, you’ve GOT to try this!
Raspberry Cheesecake Dip
Simple, 4-ingredient Raspberry Cheesecake dip can be whipped together in just a couple short minutes.
The combination gives you the full White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake experience, but in dip form.
Whipped Feta Dip
Level up your appetizer game with this homemade Whipped Feta Dip.
With a thick and creamy texture, endless dipping possibilities, and only requiring 3 main ingredients, it's an easy snack your family and friends will love.
Chocolate Chip Dip
Chocolate Chip Dip is sure to be a hit at your next festive potluck or holiday celebration.
The combination of cream cheese and mini chocolate chips make it irresistible.
Hummus Wreath
So quick to make, this Hummus Wreath is guaranteed to impress everyone at your holiday party!
And it can be made completely ahead, which is a total bonus during the busy holiday season!
Candy Cane Cheesecake Dip
Candy Cane Cheesecake Dip is a simple, creamy, fluffy dessert that is ready to enjoy in minutes.
It combines cream cheese, sweetened condensed milk, peppermint extract, vanilla, cool whip, and crushed candy canes to create a quick and easy dessert to serve at holiday parties or while snuggled up watching a holiday movie.
Layered BLT Dip
Layered BLT Dip is a creamy dip made with BLT classics - shredded romaine lettuce, chopped tomatoes and crispy diced bacon.
It’s perfect to serve with your favorite crackers or veggies.
Chocolate Fruit Dip
Chocolate Fruit Fip is a creamy and delicious treat that’s made with melted chocolate, cream cheese and whipped cream.
Forget making time-consuming chocolate covered strawberries, and whip this up instead.
Easy Green Olive Dip
Green olive fans, this one’s for you! A super creamy dip that highlights the briny, salty olive!
This Easy Green Olive Dip uses cream cheese and olives to create an umami-forward dip that’s perfect paired with crackers, pita chips, and fresh veggies.
Strawberry Cheesecake Dip
Creamy Cheesecake Dip is topped with sweet strawberry pie filling, pieces of angel food cake and fresh strawberries.
This easy no-bake dessert dip tastes like strawberry shortcake, and will have everyone digging in for a sweet bite!
Jalapeno Popper Dip
Jalapeño popper dip might become one of your go-to party appetizers.
It’s a rich and creamy cream cheese-based dip with spicy jalapenos mixed in with a crunchy Ritz cracker topping.
Easy and delicious recipe with a little spicy kick at the end!
Oreo Cookies & Cream Dip
Creamy and chocolaty, this crowd-pleasing Oreo dip mixes up so fast! The hardest part is choosing whether to dip pretzels, fruit or cookies!
Crack Corn Dip
Crack Corn Dip is a mouthwatering appetizer (made in the Crock Pot or oven) with corn, ranch, cheddar, bacon, and cream cheese.
It's the perfect party dip that everyone loves!
Lemon Cheesecake Cheese Ball
I have to warn you. This Lemon Cheesecake Cheese Ball is so good, it’s dangerous.
Lemony, creamy, luscious cheesecake in the fun shape of a cheese ball, this heavenly dessert is made with only 4 ingredients! Serve it with graham crackers or your favorite dipper.
Slow Cooker Pizza Dip
Simple and filled with delicious flavor, Slow Cooker Pizza Dip is sure to be a party dip hit.
With only ten ingredients and a dump-and-go prep, you simply can’t go wrong!
Peppermint Fluff
Peppermint Candy Cane Fluff is a rich and creamy dessert dip full of cool and minty holiday flavor. The ingredients are inexpensive and easy to find, and the recipe is simple enough for beginners.
Creamy Fried Dill Pickle Dip
If you like fried pickles or are a dill pickle fan in general, then you're going to love this Fried Dill Pickle Dip.
Creamy, crunchy, tangy, and salty - it's everything you love about a fried dill pickle with ranch for dunking, but in dip form.
S'mores Dip
S'mores dip is made with golden toasted marshmallows atop milk chocolate chips baked in a cast-iron skillet to gooey, dippable perfection!
Yep, it’s literally a 2-ingredient recipe.
8 Layer Taco Dip
This Layered Taco Dip is a Tex-Mex favorite for a reason, and it's sure to be the star of the party.
Bursting with 8 layers of zesty goodness, this dip is a fiesta in every bite, and it’s serious SO easy!
Chocolate Hummus Recipe
Chocolate Hummus offers a healthier twist, making it a perfect choice for those looking to satisfy their cravings without compromising on nutrition.
Indulge in a guilt-free chocolate hummus packed with rich chocolatey goodness that will satisfy even the most insatiable sweet tooth.
3-Ingredient Crockpot Mexican Queso
Get yourself invited to ALL the parties with this simple 3-ingredient slow cooker queso dip!
It takes about 10 minutes of work for a deliciously spicy appetizer.
Ready to try some fun Christmas dip recipes?
I hope this list of festive Christmas dip ideas has given you tons of inspiration for appetizers and desserts to bring to your holiday party.
From sweet to savory, Christmas dips are easy to make and always a crowd favorite.
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