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Hot Chocolate Cheesecake Dip

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This easy Hot Chocolate Cheesecake Dip is the perfect no bake treat to share at all those holiday parties that you will be attending this month.  It is full of hot chocolate flavor, is easy to make, and is perfect to dip just about anything in.

*I am partnering with the American Dairy Association as one of 12 bloggers sharing recipes as part of the Cooking Together to Give Gallons program for those in need.

Hot Chocolate Cheesecake Dip - This easy no bake dip is full of hot chocolate flavor. It is the perfect holiday recipe to share with cookies and pretzels.
With the cold weather here to stay for a while, we have been drinking lots of this Nutella hot chocolate trying to stay warm.  Ok, maybe not to stay warm, but when it’s chilly outside a hot steamy cup just feels right.

Lately I have been mixing up a few cups of hot chocolate for the kids and a cup of Salted Caramel Mocha Latte for me as we sit and enjoy our Christmas tree in front of us.  I just love this time of year.

There is something about sitting on the couch with all the lights off and the glowing Christmas tree.  It definitely makes me feel warm and cozy and so thankful for everything we have.  

Hot Chocolate Cheesecake Dip - this easy dip is ready in minutes. Perfect recipe for dipping cookies and pretzels in.
Thankfully I have had a very fortunate life and never had to worry about lacking anything in life.  But there are so many people throughout the country that are worrying about where their next meal or glass of milk is going to come from.  I was very surprised to learn that milk is the most requested, but least available product at most food banks across our country.

This holiday I am partnering with the American Dairy Association Mideast with a holiday recipe exchange and a way to help donate milk.

If you are able to donate, you can visit the Great American Milk Drive for more details.  For every gallon donated, Feeding America will match it gallon for gallon through December 31st.  How awesome is that?

Dairy Farm collageLast year I had the opportunity to visit a few dairy farms in Ohio.  This city girl was able to milk a cow for the first time, feed an adorable baby calf, and see the milk and cheese process first hand.  It is amazing to see how the food we eat gets to our tables.

My biggest impression from that trip was how much these farmers love their animals.  They want the best for the cows, so they can provide us with healthy, nutritious milk.

Hot Chocolate Cheesecake Dip - in five minutes you can be dipping pretzels and cookies into this creamy goodness. Easy recipe for parties!
I love to “sneak” extra dairy into the snacks that I feed my children.   They thought this chocolate dip was just cheesecake and chocolate.  Little did they know that I added Greek yogurt and a hot chocolate mix made with real milk to amp up their dairy consumption.

This easy hot chocolate cheesecake dip comes together in minutes.

Make sure to get your cream cheese out ahead of time, so it has time to soften.  Then throw it all into a bowl, and let the mixer do the work.  Less than 10 minutes stands between you and this creamy chocolate goodness.  My daughter had a few friends spend the night, and they used mini cookies, graham crackers, chocolate covered pretzels, and animal crackers to scoop up the dip.

I went with the spoon option.  What?  You know that’s how you want to eat it too!

Hot Chocolate Cheesecake Dip - creamy chocolate dip that is great with cookies and pretzels. Easy recipe for parties!

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Yield: 2 cups dip

Hot Chocolate Cheesecake Dip

Hot Chocolate Cheesecake Dip
This creamy cheesecake dip gets the chocolate flavor from powdered hot chocolate mix. Adding a fun topping makes it look like the dip is a big cup of hot cocoa! Try eating it with any kind of cookie or pretzel! It is the perfect holiday dessert for any party.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 - 8 ounce package cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup marshmallow cream
  • 1 cup powdered Swiss Miss Dark Sensation hot chocolate mix
  • 3/4 cup Cool Whip, divided
  • mini marshmallows, for garnish
  • crushed candy cane, for garnish
  • animal crackers, chocolate graham crackers, mini cookies, pretzels

Instructions

  1. Beat the cream cheese until creamy. Add the yogurt, marshmallow cream, and hot chocolate mix and beat again until light and fluffy.
  2. Fold in 1/2 cup Cool Whip gently until completely mixed in.
  3. Top with remaining Cool Whip, mini marshmallows, and crushed candy canes.
  4. Serve with cookies and pretzels. Keep refrigerated in a covered container. Makes about 2 cups.
© Jocelyn @ Inside BruCrew Life
Cuisine: American / Category: No Bake Desserts

Check out these delicious holiday recipes from my blog friends:

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Garnish with Lemon – Slow Cooker Reuben Dip

Shugary Sweets – Eggnog Latte

In Katrina’s Kitchen – Gingerbread Steamer

Lemons for Lulu – Hot Bruschetta Dip 

Dessert for Two – Skinny Chocolate Peppermint Mousse

Eat2Gather – Cheese Platter 101

Love Grows Wild – Sausage Cheese Breakfast Casserole 

Food Faith Fitness – Coconut Pistachio Crepe Cake

The Lemon Bowl – Chicken and Mushroom Casserole with Crispy Panko Topping

The Law Student’s Wife – Cheesy Mushroom Puff Pastry Bites

Hot Chocolate Cheesecake Dip - This easy no bake cheesecake dip is full of chocolate. It is the perfect recipe to share with cookies and pretzels at any party.

 

*I was compensated by ADA Mideast to create a holiday dairy recipe and participate in the #GiveGallons campaign.  All opinions expressed are 100% my own.

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  2. Mir says

    December 2, 2014 at 2:02 PM

    You look really happy next to that cow, Jocelyn! Future career choice, maybe? 🙂
    This dip looks great. And yes, the spoon is the best option. Why wouldn’t anyone agree?

    Reply

  13. Cookin Canuck says

    December 3, 2014 at 10:43 AM

    What a great program that the American Dairy Association is putting on…so needed during any time of the year! This cheesecake dip looks like the perfect thing for a holiday party.

    Reply

  23. Sarah @ The Gold Lining Girl says

    December 3, 2014 at 4:31 PM

    I loved seeing recaps of that trip! Especially as an Ohio-born gal, it was fun to revisit some of my old stomping grounds in photos from some of my favorite bloggers. And I am always so happy to hear about animals being treated well. That really matters to me. This is a great cause to support!

    Reply

  36. Victoria says

    December 23, 2017 at 6:37 PM

    My family always has a “challenge ingredient” for a cook-off for Christmas dinner. This year the ingredient is hot chocolate. I just made this recipe and am looking forward to winning the prize 😉

    Yum! Thanks for posting it!

    Reply

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