Chocolate Cherry Cheesecake Dip
This Chocolate Cherry Cheesecake Dip is a sweet, shareable dessert dip that always disappears fast at family gatherings. The rich cocoa flavor, and a glossy layer of cherry pie filling is the perfect dip for parties or a cozy movie night. The creamy texture and pops of chocolate chips make it feel extra special without turning on the oven. It’s also a fun treat to add to a Valentine’s Day spread alongside cookies and fruit.
It pairs well with graham crackers, vanilla wafers, chocolate graham crackers, pretzels, or sliced fruit.
I wouldn’t recommend fresh cherries for this recipe.
– Swap vanilla extract for almond extract for a classic cherry-almond flavor.
– Use regular chocolate chips if mini chips aren’t available.
– Substitute homemade whipped cream for Cool Whip if preferred.
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Ingredient Notes
- Cream Cheese: Creates the smooth, rich base of the cream cheese layer and blends best when fully softened.
- Vanilla Extract: Adds warmth and rounds out the chocolate flavor in the cream cheese mixture.
- Powdered Sugar: Sweetens the dip while keeping the texture silky and lump-free.
- Baking Cocoa Powder: Brings deep chocolate flavor to this chocolate cheesecake dip.
- Cool Whip: Lightens the dip for a fluffy, scoopable texture that’s perfect for a dessert dip.
- Mini Chocolate Chips: Add little bursts of chocolate throughout the cherry chocolate chip dip.
- Cherry Pie Filling: Finishes the dip with sweet cherries and cherry juice for classic chocolate-cherry flavor.
Chocolate Cherry Cheesecake Dip
- Blend the cream cheese and vanilla extract in a mixing bowl until smooth and creamy with an electric mixer. Mix the powdered sugar into the cream cheese mixture a little at a time until fully incorporated.
- Add the cocoa powder into the cream cheese mixture until combined and no lumps remain.
- Fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until well combined, followed by the chocolate chips.
- Spread the mixture out into a serving dish. Spread the cherry pie filling over the cream cheese mixture. Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving. Serve with graham crackers, cookies or sliced fruit. Enjoy!
Chocolate Cherry Cheesecake Dip
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Ingredients
- 8 oz package cream cheese softened to room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup baking cocoa powder
- 8 oz container Cool Whip thawed
- ½ cup mini chocolate chips
- 21 oz can cherry pie filling
Instructions
- Blend the cream cheese and vanilla extract in a mixing bowl until smooth and creamy with an electric mixer. Mix the powdered sugar into the cream cheese mixture a little at a time until fully incorporated.
- Add the cocoa powder into the cream cheese mixture until combined and no lumps remain.
- Fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until well combined, followed by the chocolate chips.
- Spread the mixture out into a serving dish. Spread the cherry pie filling over the cream cheese mixture. Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving. Serve with graham crackers, cookies or sliced fruit. Enjoy!
Nutrition
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