Cherry Chocolate Chip Dip
User Reviews
5
Cherry Chocolate Chip Dip
Description
Cherry Chocolate Chip Dip brings together the creaminess of neufchatel cheese and butter with the subtle tartness of cherry juice and chopped morello cherries. Powdered sugar sweetens the mixture while mini chocolate chips fold in bursts of chocolate flavor. After mixing, the dip is refrigerated to set slightly, ensuring a thick, spreadable texture.
The flavor balances sweet and slightly tart cherry notes with a gentle chocolate touch, creating a rich yet refreshing dip. It serves well chilled and is designed to pair nicely with cookies, graham crackers, or fresh fruit, offering contrast between creamy, fruity, and crunchy textures.
This dip can be a simple dessert or an accompaniment for casual gatherings. Fresh cherries can substitute jarred when combined with homemade cherry syrup, adapting the flavor and sweetness to personal preference. It is a straightforward recipe requiring minimal preparation and can be prepared ahead for convenience.
Ingredients
- 8 ounce neufchatel cheese softened
- 3 tablespoons butter unsalted and softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup cherry juice from jar of cherries
- 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup morello cherries chopped
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips mini, more for garnishing
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and butter together until creamy and well blended.
- Mix in vanilla and cherry juice, and then the powdered sugar.
- Fold in chopped cherries and mini chocolate chips.
- Put dip in a serving bowl and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Garnish with additional chocolate chips and serve with cookies, graham crackers and fruits.
Notes
- Fresh cherries may replace jarred ones, but you’ll need to prepare a cherry syrup separately to complement the dip.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 212 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 212kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 24g | 8% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Cholesterol | 32mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 101mg | 4% |
| Sugar | 22g | 44% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
You'll Also Love
