4-Ingredient Peppermint Fluff

This 4-Ingredient Peppermint Fluff is a chilled holiday dessert with a light cream cheese base, soft mini marshmallows, and bits of peppermint candy. As it chills, the candy can tint the fluff pale pink, with flecks of red throughout.

Mix it in one bowl, then spoon it into a glass serving dish or divide it among eight small dessert cups.

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What You’ll Need

Whipped topping. Thaw one 8-ounce tub so it folds easily into the cream cheese.
Cream cheese. Soften one 8-ounce block so you can beat it smooth before adding the whipped topping.
Mini marshmallows. Three cups give the fluff a soft, chewy texture.
Crushed peppermint candies. Use 1 cup of crushed peppermint rounds or candy canes. Aim for small pieces that are easy to eat by the spoonful.

How to Make Peppermint Fluff

Beat the softened cream cheese until smooth, scraping down the bowl as needed. Fold in a spoonful of whipped topping to loosen the cream cheese, then gently fold in the rest until no streaks remain.

Fold in the mini marshmallows and crushed peppermint. Transfer to a serving dish, cover, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. The candy gradually softens and can color the creamy base as the dessert chills.

How to Serve It

Serve cold by the spoonful or with chocolate wafer cookies for dipping. For a crunchy finish, reserve a spoonful of the measured crushed candy and sprinkle it over the fluff just before serving.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use candy canes?

Yes. Crush them in a sealed bag with a rolling pin, then measure 1 cup of the crushed candy.

Can I make it ahead?

Yes. Make it earlier in the day and keep it covered in the refrigerator. The longer it chills, the softer the candy pieces will become.