Cocoa Dip

Hot Chocolate Dip is the perfect no-bake sweet treat to enjoy and serve during the holidays and throughout the cold winter months. Turn regular hot cocoa mix and marshmallow cream into a super creamy, super chocolatey appetizer or dessert – with only 5 ingredients!

 

It’s an easy recipe that’s as simple as adding all the ingredients to a stand mixer and garnishing with your favorite toppings – mini marshmallows, a dusting of hot chocolate mix, or sprinkles. It tastes like a hot chocolate cheesecake dip.

Why you’ll love this Hot Chocolate Dip Recipe

Easy – this recipe is so easy and requires just a few ingredients.

No bake – this recipe is a mix it and serve it dish so no baking is required.

Chocolate – this delightful dip epitomizes chocolate. Creamy and fluffy chocolate in a bowl and you can serve it with more chocolate: chocolate candy, oreos, or other sides.
Multiple occasions – while hot chocolate is a popular Christmas drink, this is a recipe that can be served all winter long.

Ingredients for Hot Chocolate Dip

• marshmallow fluff
• cream cheese
• hot chocolate mix (3 – .85 oz. hot chocolate packets) 
• whipped topping, (like Cool Whip) thawed
• mini marshmallows for garnish

How to make Hot Cocoa Dip

• With electric mixer or a small hand mixer combine marshmallow fluff, cream cheese, and cocoa powder until smooth and combined. Gently fold in Cool Whip until combined. 
• Place in serving bowl and top with mini marshmallows and more whipped cream for garnish.

Hot Cocoa Dip Recipe Tips

• Don’t worry if your dip thickens while refrigerated – that’s totally normal! You can soften it up by simply adding in some milk or water until it’s easily scoopable again and it’ll still be as delicious as it was when first made. 
• Don’t leave this dip out at room temperature for more than 1-2 hours otherwise it will spoil. 
• For a more decadent hot chocolate dip, consider adding in some chopped up candy or chocolate chips! You could even crush up some Oreos and add that for a delicious bit of crunch. 
• Apart from the mini marshmallows, you could also decorate and top your hot chocolate dip with sprinkles, Candy Coated Chocolate Pearls, or a light dusting of hot chocolate mix. 
• Transform this hot chocolate dip into a Mexican Hot Chocolate Dip by simply adding in a teaspoon of cinnamon into the mix!
• Use an electric mixer when combining the dip ingredients – the marshmallow fluff can be quite sticky and will stick to a mixing spoon, making it a little tricky to mix by hand. 
• Get festive by serving this hot chocolate dip in a bright and cheerful holiday serving bowl. 

Hot Chocolate Dip Recipe Variations

• chocolate syrup – use our homemade chocolate sauce or some chocolate syrup to drizzle on top of the dip
• peanut butter chips – garnish with peanut butter chips for an added flavor
• cayenne pepper – sprinkle a tiny bit (not too much) cayenne pepper on top for an added kick. I wouldn’t do this if you’re serving kids!

How to serve Cocoa Dip

Anything that tastes good with chocolate would be a great dipper for this simple hot cocoa dip. Some of our favorite dippers are:

• cookies – Your favorite crackers or cookies such as Oreos (original or Golden Oreos), or even some homemade chocolate chip cookies!
• fruit – Fresh fruit such as strawberries or apple wedges, or even bananas
• pretzels – Plain, lightly salted, or chocolate covered pretzels.
• wafers (either vanilla, chocolate or strawberry flavored).
• graham crackers
• animal crackers
• gingersnap cookies
• mini chocolate chip cookies
• candy canes
• the list is endless!

How to store Hot Chocolate Dip with Cream Cheese

This stores well in the refrigerator for 5 days. Wrap the bowl containing the dip tightly with plastic wrap or store it in an airtight container till ready to serve.

Since this dessert dip contains cream-based ingredients, it shouldn’t sit out at room temperature for longer than 1-2 hours. When not in use, make sure to pop it back into the refrigerator. 

Can Hot Cocoa Dip be frozen?

Absolutely! You can freeze hot chocolate dip for up to one month, but you should leave the mini marshmallow garnish off when storing it in the freezer and rather serve fresh mini marshmallows just prior to serving. 

Thaw your frozen dip overnight in the refrigerator and serve chilled. 

This easy holiday dessert could be put into small individual cups for holiday parties.

Want More Fun Dip Recipes?

• Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Dip
• Easy Pumpkin Cheesecake Dip
• Peanut Butter Cup S’mores Dip