Description
This Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Dip is a creamy, rich, and indulgent dessert perfect for parties or casual snacking. Made with cream cheese, butter, and a generous amount of mini chocolate chips, it offers a sweet, fluffy texture that pairs perfectly with graham crackers, pretzels, or fruit. Optional mix-ins like toffee bits or a swirl of Nutella add extra flavor dimensions.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 2 (8 oz) blocks cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 4 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups mini chocolate chips
Optional Mix-ins and Toppings
- 1/2 cup chopped toffee bits or crushed Oreos
- Pinch of salt to enhance sweetness
- Spoonful of peanut butter or Nutella for swirling
- Sprinkle of sea salt and extra chocolate chips for topping
Instructions
- Beat Cream Cheese and Butter: In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese and butter together using a mixer until the mixture is smooth and fluffy, ensuring a creamy base for the dip.
- Add Sugars and Vanilla: Incorporate the brown sugar, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract into the cream cheese mixture. Mix well until fully combined and homogeneous.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips and Mix-ins: Gently fold in the mini chocolate chips along with any optional mix-ins like toffee bits or crushed Oreos to evenly distribute throughout the dip.
- Chill the Dip: Cover the mixture and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow it to firm up, enhancing the texture and flavor for serving.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve chilled with your choice of graham crackers, vanilla wafers, pretzels, or sliced fruit for dipping.
Notes
- For a flavor boost, consider swirling in peanut butter or Nutella before chilling.
- Add a pinch of salt to balance the sweetness if desired.
- Top with extra mini chocolate chips and sea salt for texture contrast.
- Keep refrigerated and consume within 3-4 days for best freshness.
