Chocolate chip cheesecake dip makes the perfect last-minute party appetizer. This creamy, whipped cheesecake dip is filled with mini chocolate chips and tastes great served with graham crackers, fresh fruit, and pretzels!
If you love my strawberry cheesecake dip and holiday cranberry orange cheesecake dip recipes, you'll want to try this one next! This simple dessert dip is easy to make in just ten minutes and requires no baking.
Chocolate chip cheesecake dip is like a fluffy, no bake cheesecake filling that's made from scratch with homemade whipped cream and cream cheese. Mini chocolate chips are folded in for a hint of richness and chocolate flavor.
Serve your chocolate chip cheesecake dip with graham crackers, pretzels, or fresh fruit. It makes a great appetizer for parties or slumber party snack for teens!
Ingredients and substitutions
- Cream cheese - Block-style cream cheese is a must for this recipe. It serves as the base and creates the cheesecake flavor. I've only tried this recipe with full fat cream cheese, so I can't say whether lower fat versions would work or not.
- Confectioner's sugar - Necessary to sweeten the cheesecake base. Confectioner's sugar is fine and doesn't add a noticeable texture like granulated sugar would.
- Vanilla extract - Adds flavor to the dip.
- Salt - Enhances the flavors of the dip and balances with the sweetness.
- Heavy cream - Necessary to whip into whipped cream. Other dairy products, like half & half or milk, will not work because they do not contain enough fat to whip into whipped cream. Heavy cream could be substituted with whipped topping like Cool Whip if desired. ½ cup of heavy cream = 1 cup of Cool Whip.
- Chocolate chips - I prefer mini chocolate chips for tiny flecks of chocolate throughout the dip. A chopped chocolate bar (milk or dark chocolate) would make a great substitute.
Tips and tricks
Soften the cream cheese - Soft cream cheese mixes smoothly and easily with the other ingredients. Set it on the counter an hour before beginning.
Use a hand mixer - The cream cheese must be beaten until smooth and creamy along with the other ingredients. You'll also need to whip the heavy cream in a separate bowl using a whisk attachment. I don't recommend preparing this dip by hand as you won't be able to recreate the fluffy, smooth consistency.
Fold gently - Using gentle, sweeping motions, fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture to avoid deflating the whipped cream.
Storage
Leftover cheesecake dip will keep for 3 to 4 days in a tightly sealed container in the refrigerator.
I do not recommend freezing cheesecake dip. Dairy products can separate when frozen and thawed.
Frequently asked questions
Yes, cheesecake dip can be prepared up to two days ahead of time and stored in a tightly sealed container in the refrigerator.
Graham crackers, pretzels, pretzel chips, fresh fruit (like strawberries or apple slices), waffle cone pieces, and vanilla wafers are popular choices.
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📖 Recipe
Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Dip
Ingredients
- 8 ounces (227 g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (113 g) confectioner's sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup (113 g) heavy cream
- 1 cup (177 g) mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- In a bowl, add softened cream cheese, confectioner's sugar, vanilla extract, and salt. Using a hand mixer or stand mixer, mix until fully combined and smooth. Set aside.
- In a separate bowl, add heavy cream. Using a hand mixer or stand mixer with a whisk attachment, whip for about 2-3 minutes to medium peaks.
- Gently fold whipped cream into cream cheese mixture until fully incorporated. Add most of your chocolate chips (reserving a tablespoon or two to use as a garnish) and gently fold to incorporate.
- Spread cheesecake dip into a wide, shallow bowl and top with reserved chocolate chips.
- Serve immediately with vanilla wafers or graham crackers, or store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
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Notes
- Serve with: Graham crackers, pretzels, apple slices, strawberries, or vanilla wafer cookies.
- Storage: Cheesecake dip will keep in a sealed container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
I had so much fun creating this recipe! I hope you give it a try and love it as much as I do. If you have a question, check out the post above, which is packed with information about the recipe. Tried the recipe? I'd love to hear your thoughts — leave a comment and a star rating to share your feedback!