Candies, cakes and all manner of sweets take center stage this season, and while sugar plums have their moment in the spotlight, we’re gathered around this delectable dish from Zara Abbasi.
“This dip is not only incredibly easy, it can truly do no wrong,” Abbasi says. “When you need a quick dish for any gathering, Biscoff and its cookie butter companion are here to the rescue. This dip blends flavors from that famous airline cookie with easily accessable ingredients. It’s a winner at any party table.”
Credit: Jason Masters
Biscoff Cookie Dip
Ingredients:
- 8 oz. cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup Biscoff spread
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup homemade whipped cream (or 8 oz. Cool Whip, thawed)
- To make your own whipped cream: Beat together 1 cup heavy cream, 1 tsp. vanilla extract, 4-6 tbsp. powdered sugar.
- crushed Biscoff cookies for garnish
Directions:
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- Add cream cheese, Biscoff spread and vanilla to a medium mixing bowl and beat until smooth.
- Add in powdered sugar and mix until creamy and all lumps are gone.
- Gently fold in the whipped cream or Cool Whip using a spatula.
- Transfer the mixture into a serving bowl and top with crushed Biscoff cookie.
- Refrigerate until ready to serve. Enjoy with Biscoff cookies or another cookie of your choice.
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Credit: Jason Masters
Dubai Chocolate Dip
“Looks like the Dubai chocolate trend is here to stay!” Abbasi says. “What started off as an interesting concept has now found its way into every food corner, including the world of dips. This dip combines the flavors we’ve all come to love so much and would be perfect at your next gathering. Easy additions such as chocolate pudding layered with a pistachio filling then served with bright strawberries is sure to make this dip a memorable one.”
Ingredients:
- 1 package instant chocolate pudding mix (plus milk listed on back)
- 2-3 tbsp. dark cocoa powder
- 1 jar pistachio butter (7-10 oz.)
- powdered sugar and heavy cream as needed
- 1/2 cup chopped kataifi, plus more for garnish
- optional: chopped pistachios or chocolate covered pistachios for garnish
- strawberries for dipping
Directions:
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- Combine dry cocoa powder with dry chocolate pudding mix, then follow directions on package to complete pudding and set aside in refrigerator.
- To make pistachio layer, add pistachio butter, powdered sugar and cream as needed and blend using a hand mixer. (Chef note: Various brands taste different and may have different consistencies, so taste to your liking and make a spreadable consistency.)
- Add 1/4 cup of chopped kataifi to the pistachio spread and mix.
- Spread gently over the top of chocolate pudding layer, then top with garnishes of your choice including chopped kataifi and pistachios.
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Chef’s note: Pistachio butter will oxidize and look darker over time and with blending. If it’ll be a while before serving, use the pistachio layer first in the dish and then top with chocolate pudding and garnishes.