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Best Chocolate Fruit Dip Recipe

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. 

Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 10 servings (about 3 tablespoons)
Calories: 199 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

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

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Garnish with mini chocolate chips (a few tablespoons) or chocolate shavings, if desired. Chill until ready to serve.

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

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

% 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.