Description
Indulgent hot cocoa dip brings marshmallow-topped winter comfort straight to your dessert table. Creamy chocolate goodness delivers sweet nostalgia with each delightful spoonful, inviting you to savor pure warmth in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate Base:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
Dairy and Sweeteners:
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Toppings and Mix-ins:
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
- 2 tbsp chocolate shavings
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- Retrieve softened cream cheese and place in a spacious mixing bowl, ensuring a smooth, pliable texture for optimal blending.
- Sift unsweetened cocoa powder and powdered sugar directly over the cream cheese to prevent lumps and create a uniform chocolate base.
- Incorporate heavy cream, milk, and vanilla extract into the mixture, whisking vigorously until the consistency becomes silky and well-integrated.
- Use a spatula to fold mini chocolate chips and chocolate shavings into the creamy chocolate dip, distributing them evenly throughout the mixture.
- Sprinkle a delicate pinch of salt to enhance the chocolate’s depth and balance the overall sweetness of the dip.
- Transfer the velvety chocolate dip to a serving bowl, smoothing the top with the back of a spoon for an elegant presentation.
- Chill in the refrigerator for approximately 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld and the dip to firm up slightly.
- Before serving, let the dip sit at room temperature for 5-10 minutes to soften, ensuring a creamy, spreadable texture perfect for dipping cookies, fruits, or marshmallows.
Notes
- Cream cheese temperature matters immensely for achieving a smooth, lump-free texture that blends seamlessly with other ingredients.
- Sifting cocoa powder and powdered sugar prevents clumping and ensures a silky, even chocolate distribution throughout the dip.
- Salt acts as a flavor enhancer, cutting through sweetness and bringing out deeper chocolate notes in the creamy mixture.
- Customize dip by experimenting with different mix-ins like crushed peppermint, chopped nuts, or flavored extracts to create unique variations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg