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A bowl of fluffy hot cocoa dip topped with mini marshmallows and chocolate chips, surrounded by graham crackers, pretzels and strawberries

Hot Cocoa Dip

A fluffy no-bake cream cheese dip flavored with cocoa and hot chocolate mix, topped with mini marshmallows. Serve with graham crackers, pretzels and fruit.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Appetizer, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 274
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream cold (240 ml)
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar divided (180 g)
  • 8 ounces full-fat cream cheese softened (226 g)
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter softened (57 g)
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (21 g)
  • 1/2 cup milk chocolate hot cocoa mix about 2 to 3 packets (60 g)
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch salt
Topping and dippers
  • 1/2 cup mini marshmallows
  • 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
  • graham crackers, pretzels, strawberries and vanilla wafers for serving

Method
 

  1. Beat the cold heavy cream with 2 tablespoons of the powdered sugar to soft peaks. Refrigerate.
  2. Beat the softened cream cheese and butter on medium speed until smooth and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
  3. Sift in the remaining powdered sugar, cocoa powder and hot cocoa mix. Beat on low until combined, then on medium for 1 minute.
  4. Beat in the vanilla and salt.
  5. Gently fold in the whipped cream in two additions until no streaks remain.
  6. Spoon into a serving bowl, top with mini marshmallows and chocolate chips and chill for 30 minutes.
  7. Serve with graham crackers, pretzels, fruit and cookies.

Notes

Make ahead: Refrigerate covered for up to 2 days and add toppings just before serving.
Food safety: Do not leave out longer than 2 hours.
Nutrition is an estimate per serving of dip without dippers.