Description
A luxurious, silky hot cocoa dip that transforms simple cookies and fruit into an elegant indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup (60 g) mascarpone or sour cream
- 6 oz (170 g) bittersweet chocolate chips (60–70% cacao)
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) heavy cream
- 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted
- 1 tbsp powdered sugar (optional)
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- Pinch fine sea salt
- Mini marshmallows, for garnish
- Grated dark chocolate, for garnish
- Flaky sea salt, for garnish
- Biscotti, for dipping
- Shortbread rounds, for dipping
- Fresh strawberries, for dipping
- Dried apricots, for dipping
Instructions
- Prepare the ganache: Place chopped chocolate in a heatproof bowl. Heat heavy cream until it simmers, then pour over chocolate, let sit 1 minute, and whisk until smooth.
- Whip the base: Beat the cream cheese and mascarpone until smooth. Add cocoa powder, optional powdered sugar, vanilla, and a pinch of salt; whisk until pale and airy.
- Combine for a silk finish: Fold in one-third of the warm ganache into the whipped base. Then fold in the remaining ganache until uniform and glossy.
- Adjust and chill: Taste and adjust sweetness or salt. Transfer dip to a serving bowl and refrigerate for 20–30 minutes to firm up slightly.
- Finish with garnishes: Scatter mini marshmallows and dust with grated chocolate or flaky sea salt just before serving.
Notes
For a warm serving, skip the chilling step. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Rewarm gently when serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg