Description
This Easy Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Dip is a creamy, sweet, and indulgent treat perfect for parties or casual snacking. Combining smooth cream cheese and butter with powdered and brown sugars, vanilla, and mini chocolate chips, this no-bake dip pairs wonderfully with fresh strawberries, mini pretzels, graham crackers, and broken waffle cones for dipping. Simple to make and ready to serve in minutes, it’s a crowd-pleaser for any occasion.
Ingredients
Dip Ingredients
- 1 (8 oz) block cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 stick butter, room temperature
- ¾ cup powdered sugar (confectioners sugar)
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 pinch kosher salt
- 1 cup mini chocolate chips
Dippers
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, rinsed, hulled, and halved
- 1 cup mini pretzels
- 1 sleeve graham crackers
- Waffle cones, broken into pieces
Instructions
- Prepare the Creamy Base: Using a hand mixer, beat the softened butter and cream cheese together until the mixture becomes smooth and creamy, ensuring there are no lumps.
- Add Sweeteners and Flavor: Gradually add the powdered sugar, light brown sugar, vanilla extract, and a pinch of kosher salt into the mixture. Continue mixing until all ingredients are fully blended and the dip is nice and fluffy.
- Incorporate Chocolate Chips: Use a spatula to gently fold in the mini chocolate chips evenly throughout the dip, being careful not to overmix and break them up.
- Serve the Dip: Transfer the cheesecake dip into a serving bowl placed on a tray. Arrange the fresh strawberries, mini pretzels, graham crackers, and broken waffle cone pieces around the bowl for dipping.
- Store if Needed: If not serving immediately, store the dip in a covered container in the refrigerator until ready to serve. Allow to come to room temperature briefly before serving for the best texture.
Notes
- Ensure the cream cheese and butter are at room temperature for easier mixing and a smoother dip.
- Feel free to substitute dippers with other favorite fruits or cookies.
- The dip can be refrigerated for up to 3 days; stir before serving if it thickens.
- For a lighter version, reduce the amount of sugar or use low-fat cream cheese and butter substitutes.