Description

This Cherry Chocolate Chip Dip is a deliciously creamy and sweet treat perfect for parties or casual snacking. Made with light cream cheese, buttery hints, powdered sugar, almond extract, maraschino cherries, and mini chocolate chips, it offers a rich blend of fruity and chocolate flavors. Serve it chilled with graham crackers, vanilla wafers, or fresh fruit for an easy and crowd-pleasing dessert dip.

Ingredients

Dip Ingredients

8 oz light cream cheese (neufchatel cheese), softened to room temperature
¼ cup butter, softened to room temperature
¾ cup powdered sugar
½ tsp almond extract
6 Tbsp finely chopped maraschino cherries
½ cup heaping mini chocolate chips

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Instructions

Mix Cream Cheese and Butter: Combine the softened cream cheese and butter in a mixing bowl. Use a hand mixer to beat the mixture until it is smooth and creamy, ensuring there are no lumps.
Add Powdered Sugar and Almond Extract: Beat in the powdered sugar and almond extract thoroughly until the mixture is well blended and smooth.
Fold in Cherries and Chocolate Chips: Gently stir in the finely chopped maraschino cherries and mini chocolate chips into the cream cheese mixture, distributing them evenly.
Serve: Transfer the dip to a serving bowl and serve chilled with accompaniments such as graham crackers, vanilla wafers, or fresh fruit for dipping.

Notes

For best results, make sure the cream cheese and butter are at room temperature before mixing to achieve a smooth texture.
Chill the dip for 30 minutes before serving if you prefer a firmer consistency.
You can substitute maraschino cherries with fresh or frozen cherries, but finely chop them and drain excess moisture.
Mini chocolate chips melt quickly at room temperature, so keep the dip refrigerated if not serving immediately.