Hot Cocoa Dip
This fluffy, chocolatey dip tastes just like a cozy cup of hot cocoa — only sweeter and way more fun. Perfect for dipping cookies, fruit or anything on your holiday snack tray.
Servings 8 servings
Calories 298kcal
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1 cup marshmallow fluff
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 ounces dark chocolate melted and slightly cooled
- ½ cup whipped cream
- toppings such as mini marshmallows, chocolate sprinkles, crushed candy canes or mini M&M’s
- dippers such as graham crackers, cookies or pretzels
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, marshmallow fluff and cocoa powder together using an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth, fluffy, and well combined.8 ounces cream cheese, 1 cup marshmallow fluff, ½ cup powdered sugar, ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- Pour in the melted dark chocolate and heavy cream. Using a spatula, gently fold the mixture until everything is evenly incorporated and silky. Avoid over-mixing to keep it airy.3 ounces dark chocolate, ½ cup whipped cream
- Transfer the dip to a serving bowl, cover and chill in the refrigerator for about 1 hour to allow it to firm up slightly.
- Decorate with mini marshmallows, festive sprinkles, crushed candy canes, or mini M&Ms before serving. Serve cold or slightly softened with graham crackers, cookies or pretzels for dipping.toppings, dippers
Notes
Flavor Variations
- Peppermint hot cocoa dip: Add ½ teaspoon peppermint extract and top with crushed candy canes.
- Mocha version: Stir in 1 teaspoon Instant espresso powder For a subtle coffee flavor.
- Salted caramel twist: Swirl in a few tablespoons of caramel sauce and sprinkle flaky sea salt on top.
- White hot chocolate dip: Replace cocoa powder with melted white chocolate and add a dash of vanilla or almond extract.
- Spiked version (adults only): Mix in a tablespoon of baileys, kahlúa, or peppermint schnapps for a boozy dessert dip.
- S’mores dip: Fold in mini marshmallows and sprinkle crushed graham crackers on top before chilling.
Nutrition
Serving: 0.5cup | Calories: 298kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.004g | Cholesterol: 46mg | Sodium: 96mg | Potassium: 169mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 604IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 49mg | Iron: 2mg
