This easy party-perfect Mardi Gras brownie dip is a delicious treat for any celebration. It’s a creamy, sweet dip made with brownie mix, cream cheese, and cool whip that your guests will love. Serve with graham crackers for the perfect pairing!
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Why You’ll Love Mardi Gras Brownie Dip
- Has the perfect blend of creamy, chocolatey goodness. Seriously, it checks the box for chocolate lovers
- It’s a super easy recipe and takes only 10 minutes to make
- Perfect for kids to make (back to that super easy part!)
- Pairs well with a variety of different dippers to accommodate everyone
- Can be made the night before so it’s ready to go when you are
Mardi Gras is a party opportunity if there ever was one. This brownie dip is dressed up in its best purple, green, and gold ready for the perfect get-together. Throw on your favorite, festive outfit (don’t forget a fun mask) and serve or show up with this Mardi Gras brownie dip for the win!
Ingredients You’ll Need
You only need 3 main ingredients to make the brownie dip plus decorating finishes and dippers.
- chocolate fudge brownie box mix
- cream cheese
- cool whip
- gold, purple, green sprinkles
- graham crackers for serving
Note: Always check the recipe card for a full list of ingredients, amounts, and steps.
How to Make Mardi Gras Brownie Dip
Alright, let’s do it! Remember, this is the perfect recipe to let the kids help with.
- Prepare the ingredients. Bring both cool whip and cream cheese to almost room temperature as this makes it easier for them to mix together well.
- Make the dip. Place cream cheese in a medium bowl. Add in brownie mix and cool whip. Mix well with a hand mixer.
- Decorate the dip. Top with green sprinkles, gold star sprinkles, and purple pearl sprinkles. Serve cold with graham crackers.
Frequently Asked Questions – Mardi Gras Brownie Dip
Yes, you can. While it’s best freshly made, this dip can be made ahead of time and stored overnight in an airtight container in the refrigerator. If you do this, hold off on the decorating part until ready to serve.
Sure, use your own homemade brownie mix or your favorite box mix to suit your desire.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Not advisable. You won’t get the same fluffy, rich consistency as the real thing!
It can be made mostly sugar-free. Swap out the regular brownie box mix with this sugar-free version. Substitute sugar-free Cool Whip in place of the regular Cool Whip. Cream cheese is naturally low in sugar. Try these sugar-free Mardi Gras sprinkles in place of the regular ones. Use fruit or sugar-free dippers. NOTE: Always check nutrition labels to determine what’s best for you.
Yes! Just substitute the regular brownie box mix for your favorite gluten-free version. Cool Whip and plain cream cheese are typically naturally gluten-free. Always check the nutrition labels to be sure. Substitute fruit or gluten-free dippers.
Yes to this one too! Substitute your brownie mix for this keto version (which is gluten-free and no sugar added).
Want to Change it Up?
If you want to change this up, use your favorite brownie mix. It doesn’t have to be a fudge mix. Decorate it with different sprinkles and serve it with different dippers such as nilla wafers. You might even want to add peppermint extract for a mint chocolate dip (note: I haven’t tried this). These can also be made (mostly) sugar-free, gluten-free, and keto-friendly. See the FAQ section above on how to do this.
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Mardi Gras Brownie Dip
Equipment
Ingredients
- 18.4 ounce box Pillsbury Chocolate Fudge Brownie Mix
- 8 ounces cream cheese almost room temperature
- 8 ounces cool whip almost room temperature
- 1 tablespoon gold star sprinkles
- 1 tablespoon purple pearl sprinkles
- 1 teaspoon small lime green ball sprinkles
- graham crackers for serving
Instructions
- Bring both cool whip and cream cheese to almost room temperature. This makes it easier for them to mix together well.
- Place cream cheese in a medium bowl.8 ounces cream cheese
- Add in brownie mix and cool whip. Mix well with a hand mixer.18.4 ounce box Pillsbury Chocolate Fudge Brownie Mix, 8 ounces cool whip
- Top with green sprinkles, gold star sprinkles, and purple pearl sprinkles.1 tablespoon gold star sprinkles, 1 teaspoon small lime green ball sprinkles, 1 tablespoon purple pearl sprinkles
- Serve cold with graham crackers.graham crackers
Nutrition
Nutritional information accuracy not guaranteed.
