Quick Christmas Tree Brownie Cake Dip
A warm, fudgy brownie dip baked in a pie plate, decorated like a Christmas tree with green drizzle and festive sprinkles. Perfect for holiday parties and ready in 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box (18 oz) brownie mix
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 cup green candy melts or white chocolate chips + green food coloring
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- Star-shaped pretzels or star sprinkles
- Assorted Christmas sprinkles
- Mini candy canes, crushed
- Pretzel sticks or mini pretzels (for dipping)
- Graham crackers or shortbread cookies (for dipping)
- Fresh strawberries or apple slices (for dipping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch pie plate or shallow baking dish lightly with non-stick spray or butter.
- In a large bowl, combine the brownie mix, eggs, oil, and water. Stir with a whisk or spatula until just combined — about 30 strokes. Do not overmix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared dish and spread evenly with a spatula. The batter should be about 1 inch deep.
- Bake for 20-22 minutes. The edges should look set and slightly cracked, but the center should still jiggle when you gently shake the dish.
- Let it cool for 5 minutes. The dip continues to cook from residual heat.
- While it cools, melt the candy melts. Place the green candy melts and heavy cream in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth. If using white chocolate chips, add a few drops of green food coloring.
- Drizzle the green chocolate over the warm brownie dip in zigzag lines to mimic Christmas tree branches.
- Immediately press the star-shaped pretzel at the top. Sprinkle crushed candy canes and assorted Christmas sprinkles over the drizzle.
- Serve warm with pretzels, cookies, and fruit for dipping.
Notes
Do not overbake; the center should jiggle for a gooey texture. Use a light-colored pie plate to prevent over-browning. Room temperature eggs mix better. For a gluten-free version, use a GF brownie mix and certified GF sprinkles. For dairy-free, use coconut oil and dairy-free chocolate chips.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 11
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 3
Keywords: brownie dip, Christmas dessert, holiday dessert, easy dessert, brownie cake dip, Christmas tree dip