Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Dip
Jan 22, 2025
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My chocolate chip cheesecake dip recipe is rich, creamy, and a great no-bake dessert that is always a hit at parties, holidays, and more. I like serving it with different dippers like pretzels, fruit, graham crackers and more.
I love a good dip recipe and lately, sweet dips have become my newest obsession. There is something so satisfying about dipping your favorite snacks into a sweet, creamy dip. That is why I am loving this chocolate chip cheesecake dip. It’s rich, creamy, and packed with classic cheesecake flavor – minus the baking.
This dip is super versatile and can be served with a variety of dippers. My kids prefer dunking pretzels into the dip because of the sweet and salty combination. I like using graham crackers or strawberries but honestly I could just eat is with a spoon, it’s just that good!
If you would like more sweet dips be sure to try cream cheese fruit dip, Oreo fluff, toffee apple dip, and pineapple dip.
Why you should make this recipe
- Simple no-bake dessert. If you need a fast and easy dessert, this cheesecake dip can be whipped up in about 5 minutes.
- Always a hit. Every time I serve this dip, everyone loves it!
- Can be made ahead of time. This is a great recipe that can be made ahead of time so it’s ready to serve when you are.
Ingredients
Just a few ingredients are needed to make this simple chocolate chip cheesecake dip.
- Cream cheese – Use softened cream cheese to make the base of the dip.
- Unsalted butter – Softened butter is combined with the cream cheese for rich flavor.
- Light brown sugar – Adds rich sweetness.
- Powdered sugar – I like using powdered sugar for this recipe.
- Vanilla extract – You will need a splash of vanilla.
- Salt – Just a little salt helps to balance the sweetness.
- Mini chocolate chips – I prefer mini chocolate chips but you could substitute with regular semi-sweet chocolate chips.
How to make chocolate chip cheesecake dip
- Place the softened cream cheese in a mixing bowl. Mix until creamy. Add in the softened butter. Mix until creamy.
- Add in the light brown sugar, powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt. Mix until creamy.
- Stir in the mini chocolate chips until combined.
- Serve immediately or cover and store in the refrigerator.
Heather’s recipe tips
- Soften the cream cheese. You will want to soften the cream cheese before making this dip to help eliminate any lumps.
- Soften the butter. Softening the butter helps to make it easier to cream together with the cream cheese.
- Mix until creamy. Make sure to whip the ingredients together long enough to be creamy and easy to dip.
How to serve
This dip is so good you can eat it with a spoon but I do like serving it with dippers. A few favorites include:
- Fruit – Strawberries, pineapple, apples, cantaloupe, and more
- Chips – Pretzels and potato chips
- Cookies – Oreos, Nilla Wafers, sugar cookies, and more
- Graham crackers
Variations
There are so many ways to give this dip different flavors. Here are a few suggestions:
- Toffee – Try adding toffee bits in dip.
- Oreo – Add in 1/2 cup crushed Oreo cookies.
- Mint chocolate chip – Add a drop or two of peppermint extract. You could even add in green food coloring.
- Peanut butter chocolate chip – Mix in 2 tablespoons of peanut butter with the cream cheese.
- Birthday cake – Stir in colorful sprinkles for a festive touch.
- Nuts – Try stirring in peanuts, pecans, or walnuts for some crunch.
How to store chocolate chip dip
Store: Cover the dip or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4-5 days.
Serving: When ready to serve, remove the dip from the refrigerator for a few minutes to help it soften.
Freezing: I don’t recommend freezing this dip because the texture doesn’t hold up after it’s thawed.
Frequently asked questions
If you are serving this dip after it’s been in the refrigerator, I recommend setting it out at room temperature about 30 minutes before serving. This helps to soften the cream cheese making it easier to dip.
Yes, you can easily double the ingredients for a larger crowd.
Yes, you can use low fat cream cheese but it won’t be as rich as full fat.
Yes, you can use your mixer or fold them in with a spatula.
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Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Dip
Ingredients
- 1 8 ounce cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup butter, softened
- ¼ cup light brown sugar
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Place the softened cream cheese in a mixing bowl. Mix until creamy. Add in the softened butter. Mix until creamy.
- Add in the light brown sugar, powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt. Mix until creamy.
- Stir in the mini chocolate chips until combined.
- Serve immediately or cover and store in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.