Best Chocolate Fruit Dip Recipe
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This easy 4-ingredient chocolate fruit dip recipe is made without Cool Whip or marshmallow fluff, is lower in sugar and doesn't compromise on flavor.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup heavy cream I used organic, heavy whipping cream, you may replace with about 2 cups dessert topping (ie. Cool Whip)
- 8 ounces cream cheese (1 package) softened to room temperature, I used full-fat, use neufchatel is preferred
- ⅔ cup powdered sugar or sugar-free powdered sugar replacement
- ⅓ cup cocoa powder unsweetened, sifted for best results
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract* *swap with other extracts for different flavors.
- 1-2 tablespoons mini chocolate chips optional, to garnish the dip
Dipping Suggestions
- Strawberries, Blackberries, Raspberries, Blueberries, Bananas, orange segments, apples, peaches, melons, etc. Non fruit dippers: marshmallows, graham crackers, shortbread, pound cake, cookies, and pretzels for dipping
Instructions
- Pour the heavy cream (1 cup) into a medium size bowl, using a hand mixer, whip until stiff peaks form. Place in fridge until ready to use.
- In another bowl, add the cream cheese (8 ounces, soft), sugar (⅔ cup), cocoa powder (⅓ cup) and vanilla extract (1 tsp). Using the mixer, whip until everything is smooth, light and creamy.
- Fold the whipped cream to the chocolate mixture, and stir until fully incorporated. You can use the mixer on a low speed, or just fold in by hand.
- Garnish with mini chocolate chips (a few tablespoons) or chocolate shavings, if desired. Chill until ready to serve.
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Notes
- Variations & Substitutions
- Change the Flavor | Substitute the vanilla extract with another flavor—a few suggestions: cherry extract, strawberry extract, hazelnut extract, or caramel extract.
- Chocolate Chocolate Chip Fruit Dip | Stir in ¼ cup mini chocolate chips to the fruit dip or chopped semi-sweet or white chocolate chips.
- Chocolate Peanut Butter Fruit Dip | Make the recipe as directed, but mix ½ cup of creamy peanut butter into the cream cheese mixture ½ cup of creamy peanut butter until smooth. Then fold whipped cream into the chocolate peanut butter mixture. Delicious with apples and bananas!
- Mint Chocolate Fruit Dip | Follow the original recipe but stir in 1/2 teaspoon of peppermint and vanilla extract. Delicious served with mint Oreos, Thin Mints, or Chocolate Wafer cookies.
- Raspberry Chocolate Fruit Dip | Prepare the original recipe, but instead of powdered sugar, use 1/2 cup of raspberry jam or preserves. Mix the raspberry jam or preserves with the cream cheese until well combined before adding the other ingredients. Garnish and serve with fresh raspberries.
- Strawberry Chocolate Fruit Dip | Do the same as above, but instead of raspberry jam, use strawberry jam (try my low-sugar strawberry jam recipe). Garnish with fresh strawberries.
- Storage
- Store covered in an airtight container up to 7 days in the refrigerator, I do not recommend freezing. Leave the dip at room temperature for 2 hours max without ice underneath.
- Cream cheese must be at room temperature to blend easily with the other ingredients.
- The sweetness of the chocolate fruit dip can be adjusted to personal preference. If you prefer a sweeter dip, increase the amount of sugar. Likewise, you can reduce the amount of sugar.
- The dip will thicken slightly upon chilling; remove from the fridge for 20 minutes before serving if a softer dip is desired.
- Sifting the cocoa powder will make it easier to incorporate.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1serving
Calories
199kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
12g
(4%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Cholesterol
50mg
(17%)
Sodium
78mg
(3%)
Potassium
97mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
654IU
(13%)
Vitamin C
0.1mg
(0%)
Calcium
42mg
(4%)
Iron
0.5mg
(3%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10servings (about 3 tablespoons)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 199 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 199kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 50mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 78mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 97mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 654IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 42mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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