Cadbury Eggs Dessert Dip — The Easiest Easter Treat You’ll Make All Season

Every Easter table has that one dish that disappears before you even finish setting everything else out. You know the one — people are still walking in the door and someone has already made a dent in it. This Cadbury Eggs Dessert Dip is that dish, and once you make it you will completely understand why.

It is creamy, it is sweet, it has that unmistakable crunch of Cadbury mini eggs in every single bite, and it takes about ten minutes to pull together with ingredients you can grab at any grocery store. No baking, no complicated techniques, no standing over a stove. Just a bowl, a hand mixer, and a bag of Cadbury eggs you may or may not have already snacked through once before getting to this recipe. No judgment there.

The best part? Kids absolutely love it, adults go back for seconds, and it looks festive enough on the table that people assume you put in way more effort than you actually did. That is the kind of recipe this kitchen was built for. Let's make it.

Why You'll Love This Recipe

Ready in under 10 minutes. There is no baking, no heating, and no complicated steps. You beat a few ingredients together, fold in the good stuff, and you are basically done. It is the kind of recipe that feels almost too easy.

No baking required. The oven stays off for this one entirely. That is a big deal when you are already juggling an Easter spread with multiple dishes fighting for oven space.

Crowd pleaser for all ages. Kids go absolutely wild for this dip and adults are not far behind. It hits that perfect sweet spot between nostalgic candy flavor and a creamy, satisfying dessert.

Completely customizable. You can swap the dippers, adjust the sweetness, add more crunch, or mix in other Easter candies. The base recipe is a starting point — take it wherever you want.

Make ahead friendly. You can prep this dip a few hours before your guests arrive, cover it, and keep it in the fridge until you are ready to serve. It actually gets better as it chills.

Looks beautiful on a table. The pastel Cadbury mini eggs arranged around the edge of the bowl and the crushed candy on top make this dip look intentional and festive with almost zero styling effort required.

Ingredients

For the Dip Base

• 8 oz full-fat cream cheese, softened to room temperature — do not use low fat here, the texture will suffer and so will the flavor
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
• 1.5 cups powdered sugar, sifted — sifting prevents lumps and gives you that perfectly smooth finish
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup marshmallow fluff — this is what gives the dip that light, almost mousse-like texture that makes it irresistible
• 4 oz Cool Whip or freshly whipped heavy cream — folded in at the end to keep things light and airy

For the Toppings and Dippers

• 1.5 cups Cadbury mini eggs, divided — roughly 1 cup crushed and mixed in, the rest left whole for topping and garnish
• Extra crushed Cadbury mini eggs for the top — do not skip this, it is what makes the dip look as good as it tastes

Dippers to serve alongside:

• Graham crackers — the classic choice, the slight honey sweetness pairs perfectly
• Chocolate graham crackers — even better IMO, the chocolate plays off the Cadbury eggs beautifully
• Nilla wafers or shortbread cookies
• Pretzels — if you enjoy the sweet and salty combination, pretzels are a surprisingly excellent choice here
• Fresh strawberries — a lighter option that still works really well with the creamy dip

Key Notes: Room temperature cream cheese and butter are non-negotiable for a smooth, lump-free dip. If you try to beat cold cream cheese you will end up with little white lumps that no amount of mixing will fix. Pull them out of the fridge at least an hour before you start. Also, when crushing your Cadbury eggs, do not pulverize them into dust — you want rough, varied pieces so you get that satisfying crunch in every scoop.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1 — Beat the Cream Cheese and Butter

1. Add the softened cream cheese and butter to a large mixing bowl.
2. Beat on medium speed with a hand mixer or stand mixer for about 2 minutes until completely smooth and fluffy. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as you go.
3. The mixture should look pale, creamy, and completely lump-free before you move on. If you see lumps, keep beating — they will work out.

Step 2 — Add the Sugar and Vanilla

1. With the mixer on low speed, gradually add the sifted powdered sugar about half a cup at a time. Adding it all at once sends a cloud of sugar straight into your face. Ask me how I know.
2. Once all the sugar is incorporated, add the vanilla extract.
3. Increase the speed to medium and beat for another minute until the mixture is smooth, thick, and sweet-smelling.

Step 3 — Fold in the Marshmallow Fluff and Cool Whip

1. Add the marshmallow fluff to the bowl and gently fold it in with a rubber spatula rather than beating it. You want to keep as much air in the mixture as possible.
2. Add the Cool Whip or whipped cream and fold that in gently as well, using slow, deliberate strokes from the bottom of the bowl upward.
3. The dip should now look light, fluffy, and almost mousse-like. This is exactly what you are going for.

Step 4 — Crush and Fold in the Cadbury Eggs

1. Place about 1 cup of Cadbury mini eggs in a zip-lock bag and crush them with a rolling pin. You want a mix of larger chunks and smaller pieces — not fine powder.
2. Fold the crushed Cadbury eggs into the dip with a spatula until evenly distributed.
3. Taste the dip at this point. Want it sweeter? Add a little more powdered sugar. Want more crunch? Add more crushed eggs.

Step 5 — Transfer, Top, and Chill

1. Transfer the dip to your serving bowl. Smooth out the top with a spatula.
2. Arrange whole Cadbury mini eggs around the edge of the bowl for garnish — use a mix of colors for that classic Easter look.
3. Scatter extra crushed Cadbury eggs generously over the top.
4. Cover loosely and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving. This short chill time firms the dip up slightly and brings all the flavors together.

Serving Suggestions

This dip is incredibly versatile when it comes to how you serve it. Here are a few ways to make it shine on your Easter table:

• Set it in the center of a large platter and arrange all your dippers around the bowl so guests can grab and go without any extra plates or utensils.
• Offer a mix of sweet and salty dippers side by side. Chocolate graham crackers on one side, pretzels on the other. Watching people discover the pretzel combination for the first time is genuinely entertaining.
• Serve individual portions in small cups or ramekins for a cleaner presentation at a sit-down Easter brunch. Add a few whole Cadbury eggs on top of each cup and they look like little dessert gifts.
• Pair it with a dessert board alongside other Easter treats — think chocolate covered strawberries, Easter bark, and shortbread cookies. The dip becomes the anchor of the whole spread.
• For kids, set up a little dipping station with a variety of dippers and let them build their own plate. It keeps them entertained and they feel involved in the meal.

Storage Tips

Refrigerator: Store the dip covered tightly with plastic wrap or in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Give it a quick stir before serving again as it may firm up slightly in the fridge. The Cadbury eggs will soften a little over time but the flavor stays excellent.

Make ahead: You can make this dip up to 24 hours in advance. Hold off on adding the whole Cadbury egg garnish until right before serving so they stay crisp and colorful. The crushed eggs mixed into the dip are fine overnight.

Freezer: This dip does not freeze well. The cream cheese and whipped cream base does not hold up to freezing and thawing — the texture becomes grainy and separated. Make it fresh and enjoy it within a few days.

Do not leave it out too long: Because of the cream cheese and dairy content, do not leave this dip sitting at room temperature for more than 2 hours. If you are serving it at an outdoor Easter gathering, keep it chilled until right before you set it out.

Let's Wrap This Up

Some recipes take hours, require specialty ingredients, and still manage to be forgettable. This Cadbury Eggs Dessert Dip takes ten minutes, uses ingredients from any grocery store, and gets talked about every year after Easter. That is the kind of recipe worth having in your back pocket.

Make it the night before, pull it out of the fridge when your guests arrive, set it in the middle of the table surrounded by dippers, and just watch what happens. You will not be disappointed.

From my kitchen to yours — happy Easter and happy dipping.

With gratitude, Kip