This Hot Cocoa Dip is whipped until fluffy and delicious, with big flavors of chocolate and marshmallow. It's an amazing appetizer or dessert to serve for Winter and Holiday parties. Plus, it's only 5 ingredients and takes 10 minutes to prep!
My kids went absolutely insane over this Hot Chocolate Dip. It remind me of a creamy marshmallow infused chocolate pudding. It's seriously so good and absolutely amazing for the busy Christmas season.
For more easy appetizers to serve on the Holidays, try these Bacon Cream Cheese Pinwheels, Crack Pretzels, Burrata Bruschetta, and Bacon Cheese Turnovers.
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Why You'll Love This Hot Cocoa Dip:
- No Bake. No cooking or baking required, just mix and refrigerate.
- Minimal Ingredients. Only 5 ingredients needed for the dip, then choose your dipping method. I like using teddy grahams, cookies, and/or graham crackers.
- Quick and Easy Prep. Everything comes together in one bowl and this chocolate dip only takes 10 minutes to make.
- Delicious. Fluffy, creamy with marshmallow and chocolate flavor, this recipe is sure to be a party favorite.
For more no bake holiday recipes, check out this Christmas Puppy Chow, Christmas Rice Krispie Treats and Chocolate Mint Fudge.
Ingredients:
Hot Cocoa Mix: Chocolate with the sugar already added and perfect for this dip. I used the Starbucks Double Chocolate variation, which comes in a tin can. It was super yummy and had a few little mini chocolate chips in it.
Cream Cheese: Brings thickness and a slight tangy flavor to the dip. Make sure it is softened to room temperature or it will create lumps.
Cool Whip: Turns the dip from dense to light and fluffy. It's 100% necessary for the perfect texture. The cool whip should be thawed before starting the recipe.
Marshmallow Fluff: Adds sticky marshmallow goodness to the dip. It's sweet and delish.
Mini Marshmallows: Not completely necessary, but I like the appearance because it makes people think it looks more like hot cocoa dip, versus just chocolate dip or pudding.
Dipping Tools: My oldest daughter was eating this like pudding, but I don't think I'd recommend that for a party 😂 I like honey teddy grahams and graham crackers the most because it's not too sweet of a combo, but Milano cookies or Oreos are nice for options too.
See recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and measurements.
Substitutions and Variations:
Any type of hot cocoa mix can be used for this recipe. If you use the packets, just measure them out in tablespoons. It should be roughly 3 packets.
The marshmallow fluff brand is up to you. I used the one that says Marshmallow Fluff, but Jet Puffed makes a Marshmallow Creme version too.
Add any of your favorite hot cocoa toppings to the top! Mini m&ms, sprinkles, chocolate chips, or peppermint shavings are all amazing.
If you love chocolate recipes, try these Coffee Chocolate Chunk Cookies, Chocolate Banana Peanut Butter Bites, and Chocolate Covered Pecans.
How to Make Hot Cocoa Dip (Step by Step Instructions):
Step 1: Add the cream cheese to the stand mixer bowl with beater attachment (or use large bowl and hand mixer). Beat for 1 minute on medium speed, scraping down the sides of the bowl half way through.
Step 2: Add in hot cocoa mix powder, marshmallow fluff and 1 cup of cool whip. Beat on low speed for 1 minute, scrape down sides of bowl, and beat on medium low speed for 30 seconds or until combined well. Remove the bowl from the stand mixer.
Step 3: Use a frosting spatula or wooden spoon to fold in the remaining cool whip. Try to avoid stirring to keep the fluffy texture. Once fully combined, cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 24 hours.
Step 4: Transfer the hot cocoa dip to a serving bowl and top with mini marshmallows and any other desired toppings. I stuck a Ghirardelli peppermint snowman in the center of mine. Serve with teddy grahams, graham crackers, cookies, etc. Dip and enjoy!
Expert Tips:
- Make sure the cream cheese is completely softened to room temperature to avoid clumps in the final product. Also, the cool whip needs to be thawed (no longer frozen) before making this recipe.
- Don't over stir the cool whip into the chocolate mixture. Try to fold the cool whip in to keep it light and fluffy.
For more of my favorite easy dip recipes, try this Cream Cheese Marshmallow Fruit Dip, Slow Cooker Rotel Dip, Fried Pickle Dip and Jalapeno Cream Cheese Dip.
Recipe FAQs:
While it's called "hot" cocoa dip, it's actually served cold.
Yes! Make it up to 24 hours ahead and cover with plastic wrap in the fridge until ready to serve.
To store the leftovers, transfer to a sealed container and store in the fridge for up to 3 days.
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Hot Cocoa Dip
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: About 3 cups 1x
Description
This Hot Cocoa Dip is whipped until fluffy and delicious, with big flavors of chocolate and marshmallow. It's an amazing appetizer to serve for Winter and Holiday parties. Plus, it's only 5 ingredients and takes 10 minutes to prep!
Ingredients
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- 8 tablespoons of hot cocoa powder mix (Swiss mix, Starbucks, etc)
- 1 cup of marshmallow fluff
- 8 ounces cool whip, thawed *no longer frozen
- ½ cup mini marshmallows for topping
- Optional for dipping: Honey Teddy Grahams, Graham crackers broken into rectangles, or cookies (Milano or Oreos)
Instructions
- Add the cream cheese to the stand mixer bowl with beater attachment (or use large bowl and hand mixer). Beat for 1 minute on medium speed, scraping down the sides of the bowl half way through.
- Add in hot cocoa mix powder, marshmallow fluff and 1 cup of cool whip. Beat on low speed for 1 minute, scrape down sides of bowl, and beat on medium low speed for 30 seconds or until combined well. Remove the bowl from the stand mixer.
- Use a frosting spatula or wooden spoon to fold in the remaining cool whip. Try to avoid stirring to keep the fluffy texture. Once fully combined, cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, and up to 24 hours.
- Transfer the hot cocoa dip to a serving bowl and top with mini marshmallows and any other desired toppings. I stuck a Ghirardelli peppermint snowman in the center of mine. Serve with teddy grahams, graham crackers, cookies, etc. Dip and enjoy!
Equipment
Notes
- Make sure the cream cheese is completely softened to room temperature to avoid clumps in the final product. Also, the cool whip needs to be thawed (no longer frozen) before making this recipe.
- Don't over stir the cool whip into the chocolate mixture. Try to fold the cool whip in to keep it light and fluffy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cooling Time in Fridge: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: appetizer
- Method: no bake
- Cuisine: American
Payton
My favorite dip of the holiday season and so easy to make! I like it best with the teddy grahams too.
Tara Smithson
Hi Payton, I think it's mine too. So festive. Thanks so much for the review.