My grandma Betty literally made this up on the spot one year when we had unexpected guests. Everyone begged for the secret but it is honestly almost too easy.

Servings: 8

Ingredients

8 ounces cream cheese, softened

7 ounces marshmallow creme

1/2 cup heavy cream, cold

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 1/4 cups pastel candy-coated chocolate candies or chopped pastel candies, divided

1 tablespoon powdered sugar, optional, for a slightly sweeter finish

Directions

1. In a medium mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until completely smooth and free of lumps.

2. Add the marshmallow creme and vanilla extract, then beat again until the mixture is fully combined, glossy, and thick.