This easy 4-ingredient chocolate fruit dip recipe is made without Cool Whip or marshmallow fluff, is lower in sugar and doesn’t compromise on flavor.
My healthier chocolate dessert dip is a tasty and guilt-free way to satisfy your sweet tooth. It’s a great after-school snack, game-day treat, and special holiday nibble!
Love fruit dips! Try all three of mine, or make someone’s day with options at your next party! Easy Marshmallow Fluff Fruit Dip (lower sugar, no Cool Whip), this Oreo fluff recipe and this 3-ingredient cream cheese fruit dip (low sugar, no Cool Whip).
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Why You Will Love This Recipe for Chocolate Fruit Dip
- No-Bake Recipe – All you need to do is mix the ingredients and chill the easy chocolate dip for later– Easy!
- Guilt-Free Chocolate Dip – The best part of this easy recipe is I’ve reduced the sugar!
- Crowd-pleaser – This healthier chocolate dip recipe is great for special occasions, potlucks, and Valentine’s Day parties.
- Gluten-Free – We love serving delicious gluten-free treats for our friends and family!
Healthy Twist
- Zero-Sugar Dip – Use a sugar-free replacement to make this recipe sugar-free!
- Replace the Cream Cheese – Swap the cream cheese for plain Greek yogurt or a combination.
- Choose Healthy Dippers – Pick healthier dippers, like a fresh fruit tray.
Chocolate Fruit Dip Simple Ingredients
- Heavy cream | Freshly whipped heavy cream is an excellent replacement for the typical cool whip added to chocolate fruit dips. Essentially we’re making our own cool whip.
- Cream cheese | I used organic full-fat cream cheese, but you can use low-fat or Neufchâtel cheese.
- Powdered sugar | Also called confectioners and icing sugar, sweetens the fruit dip.
- Unsweetened Cocoa Powder | I like using high-quality cocoa powder, <- my favorite.
- Vanilla | Just a few drops of vanilla extract deepen the dip flavor.
What to Dip in Your Chocolate Fruit Dip
Serve the chocolate dip with your favorite fruits, gooey marshmallows, crispy graham crackers, and salty pretzels for dipping!
Fresh Tips
- Allow the cream cheese to come to room temperature, it will mix better with the other ingredients.
- Adjust sweetness to your liking by reducing or adding more sugar.
How to Make Healthy Chocolate Dip for Fruit
Start this recipe by adding the heavy cream to a medium bowl and use a hand mixer or a stand mixer to whip the cream until it forms stiff peaks, place in fridge until ready to use.
Next, add the cream cheese, sugar, cocoa powder, and vanilla to another bowl. Then, whip the ingredients together until the mixture is smooth and creamy. I liked using a hand mixer for this easy recipe.
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Now, use a spatula or mixer on low speed to gently fold the whipped cream mixture with the second creamy bowl and stir until evenly incorporated.
Lastly, garnish the healthy fruit dip with mini chocolate chips or shavings, chill, and serve!
Best Dippers for Healthy Chocolate Fruit Dip
Serve with fresh fruit, crackers, cookies, pound cake, and more! Try it with classic animal crackers, peanut butter cookies, and vanilla wafers. It would be delicious with my Fall Charcuterie Board.
No Fire Needed S’mores dip – Serve with Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Thins, graham crackers, marshmallows and small dark chocolate pieces. Perfect for fall festivals and Halloween parties.
Bake up my easy shortbread recipe and cut into tiny fingers for dipping; this dip is also delicious using pretzels for a sweet-salty treat.
These champagne truffles would be amazing with this easy chocoalte dip.
Fruit Dipping Options
Surround a bowl of this creamy chocolate dip with the following fruits:
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- Berries – Strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, and more! Fresh berries are perfect for this sweet and fluffy fruit dip. For smaller berries, like blueberries, use skewers or toothpicks to make dipping easier!
- Grapes – Skewer a few and place them on a tray to make it easier!
- Tropical fruits – Pineapple spears, sliced kiwi, sliced bananas and mangos are excellent options for dipping into this creamy fruit dip.
- Pears and Apples – Crispy sliced apples and pears are wonderful in the fall and winter months.
- Melons – Cantaloupe and watermelon, use a melon baller or cut into cubes.
- Peaches – Peaches or nectarines would be great with this easy fruit dip.
- Oranges – Peel cuties or mandarin oranges, or sweet naval oranges for dipping. Something about chocolate and orange!
More Fresh Tips
- The longer the dip chills, the thicker it will become. For the perfect dipping consistency, remove it from the fridge about 20 minutes before serving.
- Consider sifting the cocoa powder before adding it to the recipe to make it easier to mix in.
- Garnish the dip with dark chocolate shavings for a rich and deep flavor.
Try my nutritious and easy-to-make Granola Butter recipe for spreading on toast or dipping fruit. Or check out this classic Hot Fudge Sauce and creamy Vanilla Sauce to drizzle on a scoop of ice cream or a bowl of fruit salad! If you want to dip your strawberries in chocolate, try making this delicious chocolate ganache which uses melted chocolate chips.
Variations & Substitutions
- Swap the Extract: Add a hint of something different with cherry, strawberry, hazelnut, or caramel extracts rather than the classic vanilla.
- Add Chocolate Chips: Sprinkle in mini semi-sweet chocolate chips for texture and extra chocolatey goodness!
- Choco-Peanut Butter: Put a peanut butter twist to the creamy chocolate fruit dip by including half a cup of peanut butter in the cream cheese mixture. Microwave it for a few seconds and stir until smooth.
- Mint Chocolate Dip: Add a few drops of peppermint extract for a refreshing mint flavor.
- Fruity Chocolate Fruit Dip: Replace the powdered sugar with raspberry or strawberry jam or preserves – Yum!
- Nutella Chocolate Fruit Dip: Add a few tablespoons of stirred hazelnut spread, like Nutella.
Recommended Equipment
- Sturdy Spatula – this is my favorite spatula brand.
- No need to break out the stand mixer for this recipe, this hand mixer is my favorite.
- Love these glass bowls with lids.
How to Make Individual Chocolate Fruit Dip Cups
Like my charcuterie cups, create little cups of walking fruit dip, great for kids parties!
Place a dollop of chocolate fruit dip in the bottom of a shallow cup, skewer some berries, marshmallows and grapes, place into the cup, then add some graham crackers or cookies and your favorite fruits.
Frequently Asked Questions
The perfect dippers for this creamy dip are fresh berries, apple slices, bananas, fluffy marshmallows, pineapple slices, cookies, Oreos, crunchy pretzels, and more!
Sure! This is a delicious dip for fruit and a great fluffy topping for cakes, cupcakes, brownies, pancakes, and crepes. It also works as a tasty layer in parfaits or a spread for bread.
While an electric mixer makes the process much quicker and easier, you can always take a shot at mixing it by hand. Using a stiff metal whisk will help make a nice smooth chocolate dip.
Storage
Fridge – Store leftover fruit dip in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to three days. Remember to stir the recipe to fluff it up before serving after chilling it. Freezing is not recommended.
The dip may remain out at room temperature for 2 hours before requiring refrigeration, or place the bowl in a larger bowl of ice if serving in warm temperatures.
What to Serve with Easy Chocolate Fruit Dip
Try these other fabulous fruit dips
Not feeling like chocolate? Try this Easy Cream Cheese Fruit Dip; still not doing it for you? Try this 3-ingredient Marshmallow Fluff Fruit Dip. Or go hog wild and make all three!
Easy Oreo Fluff Dessert Dip Recipe (No Cool Whip)
Ready in minutes, this Oreo fluff recipe is so easy, and the best part is there’s no need for Cool Whip and instant vanilla pudding! Also called Oreo fluff salad, baby, this is my kind of salad!
It’s the perfect dessert for your next gathering with a creamy cream cheese base and crunchy crushed Oreos. It is ideal for any occasion and is a tasty holiday side dish.
Best Pumpkin Fluff Recipe (Pumpkin Pie Dip)
Why not switch things up this year and make this delicious, thick, and easy pumpkin fluff recipe that tastes like creamy pumpkin pie without the pie crust? Dive in with your favorite dippers such as gingersnap cookies, Nilla wafers, graham crackers, Biscoff cookies, fresh fruit, and more! A big hit at your next fall party, Halloween party, or Thanksgiving feast.
Easy 3-Ingredient Marshmallow Fluff Fruit Dip Recipe
With three simple ingredients in 10 minutes or less, you have a silky and sweet fruit dip to serve a crowd for family gatherings or work events.
Easy 3-Ingredient Cream Cheese Fruit Dip Recipe
You’ll never buy store-bought fruit dip after making this simple 3-Ingredient Cream Cheese Fruit Dip served with all your favorite fruit platters!
Best Drinks for Fruit and Chocolate Dip
Pair this creamy chocolate dip with a beverage as you wind down for the night or share a romantic dinner. This Strawberry Gin Cocktail is the perfect cocktail for a chocolatey dip, especially when you have fresh strawberries. Try my Cranberry Lemon Drop Martini or this Cherry Bourbon Smash, or these alcohol-free drinks below.
Homemade Strawberry Refresher
The Strawberry Refresher is a light non-alcoholic drink made with summer fresh strawberry syrup, lime juice and your favorite mixer. Perfect for a warm spring or summer day, refreshing and delicious.
Starbucks White Hot Chocolate Recipe
A quick and easy recipe on how to make a Starbucks White Hot Chocolate recipe at home. Save time and money, by making this fast copycat white hot chocolate recipe in the comfort of your own home.
Easy Homemade Hot Chocolate Recipe (with Chocolate Chips)
A simple and delicious homemade hot chocolate with chocolate chips, this all-natural Hot Chocolate for two (or four or more) uses common pantry ingredients.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup heavy cream I used organic, heavy whipping cream, you may replace with about 2 cups dessert topping (ie. Cool Whip)
- 8 ounces cream cheese (1 package) softened to room temperature, I used full-fat, use neufchatel is preferred
- ⅔ cup powdered sugar or sugar-free powdered sugar replacement
- ⅓ cup cocoa powder unsweetened, sifted for best results
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract* *swap with other extracts for different flavors.
- 1-2 tablespoons mini chocolate chips optional, to garnish the dip
Dipping Suggestions
- Strawberries, Blackberries, Raspberries, Blueberries, Bananas, orange segments, apples, peaches, melons, etc. Non fruit dippers: marshmallows, graham crackers, shortbread, pound cake, cookies, and pretzels for dipping
Instructions
- Pour the heavy cream (1 cup) into a medium size bowl, using a hand mixer, whip until stiff peaks form. Place in fridge until ready to use.
- In another bowl, add the cream cheese (8 ounces, soft), sugar (⅔ cup), cocoa powder (⅓ cup) and vanilla extract (1 tsp). Using the mixer, whip until everything is smooth, light and creamy.
- Fold the whipped cream to the chocolate mixture, and stir until fully incorporated. You can use the mixer on a low speed, or just fold in by hand.
- Garnish with mini chocolate chips (a few tablespoons) or chocolate shavings, if desired. Chill until ready to serve.
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Notes
- Cream cheese must be at room temperature to blend easily with the other ingredients.
- The sweetness of the chocolate fruit dip can be adjusted to personal preference. If you prefer a sweeter dip, increase the amount of sugar. Likewise, you can reduce the amount of sugar.
- The dip will thicken slightly upon chilling; remove from the fridge for 20 minutes before serving if a softer dip is desired.
- Sifting the cocoa powder will make it easier to incorporate.
Anthony
Looks so delicious. The kids I cook for are going to love this!
Thank you so much, Anthony!
Kim
Oh my goodness that looks absolutely amazing. I’d especially love it with strawberries aned bananas!
Thank you!
Jacqueline Debono
Wow, I confess the idea of a dessert dip was new to me. I’ve been missing out. This is such a delicious idea and makes dessert so easy!
Truly!! Haha! Hope you love it!
Sisley
I made this for a party and I really should have shared it but it was so good I found myself eating most of it.
Haha! I hear you!!
Shadi Hasanzadenemati
I whipped up a batch of this decadent dip, and watched it disappear. Make some, your taste buds will thank you!
Thank you!
Suja md
This looks amazing and such a treat! Thank you!
Such a treat!