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Made with marshmallow crème, hot chocolate mix, and cream cheese, this Hot Chocolate Dip recipe is smooth, creamy, and filled with hot chocolate flavor. Ready in just 5 minutes, this will become a staple at all of your holiday parties!
This hot chocolate dip recipe is one of my all-time favorite dessert dips. It’s probably the one I make the most regularly during the holiday season as it takes just a few minutes to prepare. Plus it’s a guaranteed hit – rarely do I see guests standing over the dessert table the way they do for this dip!
Looking for more easy dessert dips? Be sure to check out my Snickers dip and boozy peppermint dip too.
Why You’ll Love This Hot Chocolate Dip
This is one of my favorite dips to make for holiday parties. Here are a few reasons why.
- All the flavors of hot chocolate. With hot cocoa mix in the recipe plus marshmallow crème, marshmallows, and chocolate chips, this dip really has all of the flavors of a steaming mug of hot cocoa.
- Ready in 5 minutes. I always forget how simple this recipe is until I make it it comes together in less than 5 minutes. That’s my kind of party prep!
- Perfect for holiday parties. While you can certainly enjoy this year-round, I love to make it in the fall and winter, especially around the holidays. It’s a great dessert for a holiday party buffet table, especially served on a platter surrounded by a variety of dippers.
Key Ingredients You’ll Need
This easy dip needs just 7 ingredients to create that irresistible chocolatey marshmallow flavor. Scroll down to the recipe card below for measurements.
- Cream cheese – Be sure it’s softened for a creamy, smooth texture.
- Butter – Unsalted butter is best for this recipe. It should also be softened to room temperature.
- Marshmallow fluff crème – Adds a bit of volume to the dip, creating a fluffy texture, and adds marshmallow flavor.
- Hot chocolate mix – Use my homemade hot chocolate mix or a few packets.
- Confectioners sugar – Sweetens the dip.
- Mini marshmallows & chocolate chips – Mixed into the dip and added on top for garnish.
Topping Ideas
Here are some ideas for other garnishes to top the hot chocolate dip with:
- Marshmallow bits
- Crushed peppermint
- Hot chocolate mix
- Mini chocolate chips
- Marshmallows
- Mini M&M’s
- Crushed candy canes
How To Make Hot Chocolate Dip
It takes just a few minutes to make this hot cocoa dip. You can find the printable version of the instructions in the recipe card below.
- Beat the cream cheese and butter. Beat the cream cheese and butter together until smooth. If desired, you can do this with a fork but it takes a few minutes to combine.
- Combine the ingredients. Stir in the marshmallow crème, hot chocolate mix, and confectioners sugar until smooth then mix in the vanilla. Fold in the marshmallows and chocolate chips.
- Serve. Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish. Chill until ready to serve.
Tips & Variations
Here are a few things to keep in mind when making this hot cocoa dip.
- Use your favorite hot cocoa. Feel free to use any hot cocoa mix you’d like. Peppermint hot chocolate mix or dark chocolate hot chocolate mix would be great here too.
- Make mint hot chocolate dip. For a minty twist, use peppermint hot chocolate mix or a drop of peppermint extract in the cream cheese. Top with crushed candy canes or peppermints.
- Use softened ingredients. For easier mixing (especially if using a fork instead of a mixer), be sure the cream cheese and butter are softened before beginning. This also helps ensure a creamy, smooth consistency.
Favorite Dippers
You can serve this recipe with all sorts of wonderful dippers! Here are just a few great choices I love enjoying with this recipe:
- Vanilla Wafers
- Graham Crackers
- Regular or Golden Oreos
- Large marshmallows
- Fresh Fruit (like strawberries)
- Chocolate chip cookies
- Frosted Animal Crackers
- Pretzels
Proper Storage
I think this hot chocolate dip does better when you make it and then serve it on the same day. The dip can be refrigerated for up to 3-5 days, but the marshmallows and marshmallow creme will get sticky.
More Hot Chocolate Recipes
- Hot Chocolate Charcuterie Board
- Homemade Hot Chocolate Mix
- Frozen Hot Chocolate
- Boozy Frozen Hot Chocolate
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Ingredients
- 1 8 oz package cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup butter, unsalted, softened
- 7 oz marshmallow creme
- 1/3 cup hot chocolate mix
- 1/4 cup sugar, confectioners
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1/2 cup mini marshmallows, mini, + extra for garnishing
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, mini, + extra for garnishing
Garnishing options:
- Marshmallow bits, peppermint, hot chocolate mix, chocolate chips, marshmallows
Dipping options:
- Graham crackers, vanilla wafers, Oreos, Golden Oreos, large marshmallows
Instructions
- In a medium-sized mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and butter together with a hand mixer (you can use a fork but it may take a few minutes to combine).
- Stir in marshmallow creme, hot chocolate mix, and confectioners sugar until smooth.
- Add the vanilla and mix well.
- Fold in marshmallows and chocolate chips.
- Transfer dip into a serving bowl and garnish with extra marshmallows, chocolate chips, crushed peppermint, crushed candy cane, or hot chocolate mix.
- Chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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Made it for our Christmas lunch at work. Everyone brought their favorite dips this was a hit!