Description
This Easy Hot Cocoa Dip is a creamy, fluffy dessert dip that captures the nostalgic flavors of hot chocolate. Made with cream cheese, marshmallow creme, whipped topping, and hot chocolate mix, it’s a fun and festive treat perfect for holiday gatherings. Serve chilled with your favorite dippers like cookies, graham crackers, or marshmallows for a cozy and delicious snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- 1 cup marshmallow creme
- 4 oz frozen whipped topping (Cool Whip), thawed
- 4 packets (1.38 oz each) hot chocolate mix (about 1/2 cup)
Toppings
- Mini marshmallows
- Holiday mini M&M’s
- Any other hot chocolate toppings you’d like
Instructions
- Beat Cream Cheese: In a mixing bowl, add the softened cream cheese and beat with a hand mixer on medium speed until smooth and creamy, ensuring there are no lumps.
- Add Marshmallow Creme and Whipped Topping: Add the marshmallow creme and the thawed whipped topping to the cream cheese mixture. Beat again until the mixture is fully combined and smooth.
- Incorporate Hot Chocolate Mix: Add the hot chocolate mix packets to the bowl and continue beating until the dip is fluffy and well combined with no streaks remaining.
- Chill the Dip: Cover the mixing bowl and refrigerate the dip for at least 30 minutes to allow it to set and flavors to meld together.
- Serve with Toppings and Dippers: Once chilled, top the dip with mini marshmallows, holiday mini M&M’s, or any other preferred hot chocolate toppings. Serve with dippers such as golden Oreos, graham crackers, marshmallows, or Milano cookies for a delightful treat.
Notes
- Be sure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature for easy mixing and a smooth dip texture.
- You can adjust the amount of hot cocoa mix to taste, adding more for a stronger chocolate flavor.
- Chill time is essential for the dip to set properly, so don’t skip refrigeration.
- Get creative with dippers and toppings to customize your hot cocoa dip experience.
- This dip is best served cold and consumed within 2-3 days for optimal freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert Dip
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
