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Rich, chocolatey, fudgy, creamy: Am I presenting you with a warm mug of cocoa? Nope. This hot cocoa dip is a Christmas dessert dip. Welcome to an indulgent dessert table addition that you will love! Cream cheese, mini marshmallows, mini chocolate chips, Cool Whip, and cocoa powder come together to add just a bit more sweet cheer to the holiday!
Best dippers include your favorite cookies, like Nabsico Fudge Stripes, Mightylicious Gluten Free Salted peanut butter cookies, Biscoff, OREOs, or graham crackers! Or fruits like apple slices. …Or a spoon and you walk off with the whole bowl…
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How to Make Hot Cocoa Cheesecake Dip
Everything you love about hot chocolate is in this hot cocoa dip recipe. Take the whipped topping out of the freezer to thaw and the cream cheese out of the fridge to soften; it usually only takes about 20 minutes open and out on the counter. Use mini chips; they distribute better so there’s more in every bite.
Step 1: Gather the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, a packet of hot chocolate mix, vanilla, thawed whipped topping, mini marshmallows, and mini chocolate chips.
Step 2: Beat the cream cheese until smooth, then add the powdered sugar, cocoa powder, hot chocolate mix, and vanilla and beat until fluffy.
Step 3: Fold in the whipped topping gently until the dip turns light and creamy.
Step 4: Fold in the mini marshmallows and mini chocolate chips, then spoon the dip into a serving bowl, top with extra marshmallows and chips, and chill in the fridge covered for 30 minutes.
Tools & Equipment
- Hand mixer
- Large mixing bowl
- Rubber spatula
- Serving bowl
- If offering dippers like apple slices and cookies, a platter to go under or next to the serving bowl.
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Hot Chocolate Cheesecake Dip
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 1 c powdered sugar
- 1/3 c unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 packet hot chocolate mix
- 1 t vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 c whipped topping thawed
- 1/2 c mini marshmallows plus extra for topping
- 1/4 c mini chocolate chips plus extra for topping
- crushed peppermint candies optional
Instructions
- Beat the softened cream cheese in a large mixing bowl until smooth and creamy. Add the powdered sugar, cocoa powder, hot chocolate mix and vanilla and beat until combined and fluffy.
- Gently fold in the whipped topping until light and creamy, then fold in the mini marshmallows and mini chocolate chips.
- Spoon into a serving bowl and top with extra marshmallows and chocolate chips, and crushed peppermint if desired. Refrigerate about 30 minutes before serving, or serve right away for an extra soft dip.
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The bottom line
I sure do love a good dip, and this seasonal favorite crosses over from hot to cold, just in time for the holidays. It’s a great no bake party dessert that spends more time resting in the fridge than you on your feet making it, so you’ll be treating yourself too. Want more sweet dip recipes? I got you:
- Creamy Apple Dip
- Lemon Fluff Dip
- Pumpkin Spice Edible Cookie Dough
- OREO Fluff Dip
- Fruit Dip
- Chocolate Hummus
- Apple Pie Dip with Cinnamon Chips
- Pumpkin Fluff Dip
