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.
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.
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?
Last 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.
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!
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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.
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 for dipping
Instructions
- Beat the cream cheese until creamy. Add the yogurt, marshmallow cream, and hot chocolate mix and beat again until light and fluffy. Fold in 1/2 cup Cool Whip gently until completely mixed in.
- Top with remaining Cool Whip, mini marshmallows, and crushed candy cane.
- Serve with cookies and pretzels. Keep refrigerated in a covered container. Makes about 2 cups.
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
*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.
Katrina @ In Katrina's Kitchen says
I would really have trouble sharing this 🙂 Gimme!!
Kristen says
This is phenomenal… and I love what the dairy association is doing to give back. That is awesome!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
Thanks Kristen! 🙂
Sarah @ The Gold Lining Girl says
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!
Carla says
Two of my favorite things in one dip!! Pass me a giant spoon please 😀
Jocelyn Brubaker says
Haha, absolutely!! 😉
Nancy says
What a great cause! And this totally looks like something I could not resist!! Yummy!
Jess @ On Sugar Mountain says
How about instead of dipping things into it, I just eat it with a spoon? 😉 Is that allowed? Because I need this dip in my life ASAP!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
Yes!! Actually, I highly encourage eating this with a spoon! 😉
Rachel - A Southern Fairytale says
oh my word! hot chocolate PLUS cheesecake in a dip!!? Sign me up, girl! That looks incredible!
Julianne @ Beyond Frosting says
I know this must be good! I’ve got a similar one going up tomorrow! I love the idea of the #givegallons campaign, what a fabulous way to give back!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
Great minds, girl! 😉 And thank you!
Peabody (Culinary Concoctions by Peabody) says
I love this idea! I’m a hot chocolate lover and cheesecake…so yeah pretty perfect!
Dorothy+@+Crazy+for+Crust says
I’d like to take a swim in that dip! 🙂
Chels+R. says
Love the flavor of this! Hot chocolate is one of my faves!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
Thanks Chels! 🙂
Lori @ RecipeGirl says
What a fantastic holiday treat! My family would go crazy for this.
Nichole says
Can cocoa powder be substituted for the hot chocolate?
Jocelyn Brubaker says
Yes, actually you could substitute cocoa powder, BUT you will need to add sugar as well. I’m not quite sure how much since I didn’t make it that way.
Traci says
Can this be made the night before? Does it stay good in the refrigerator?
Jocelyn says
Yes, you can make this the night before. Just keep it in a covered container in the refrigerator. I hope you enjoy it!
Mary Willson says
I can’t stand yogurt. Anything else to use in the cho. cheescake dip?
Jocelyn says
You could also use sour cream if you want to substitute that instead of the yogurt!
Victoria says
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!