Easy Chocolate Fruit Dip

Name: Easy Chocolate Fruit Dip
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 4 oz cream cheese, (softened); 3/4 cup chocolate hazelnut spread; 4 oz frozen whipped topping, (thawed)

This easy Chocolate Fruit Dip is perfectly creamy, chocolaty with a hint of hazelnut flavor and it’s made with only 3 ingredients. Serve with a fresh fruit platter for a refreshing snack or dessert.

A tray of fruit next to a chocolate dip.

One of my favorite things about summer is the array of delicious fresh fruit that is available during this time of year. I am always buying way more than needed at the farmer’s market and end up having to eat it all rather quickly before it spoils.

We don’t really need an excuse to eat lots of fruit, but I have discovered that this easy chocolate dip goes really well with fruit and now I am obsessed!

I love this dip because it requires only 3 ingredients and 5 minutes of my time, which is a win-win in my book. Also, it makes for a great appetizer or snack to serve at any gathering. Serve it in a nice bowl with a bunch of colorful fruit laying beautifully on your favorite tray for a pretty setup.

You can take it with you to the beach, the pool, to a picnic at the park, or even your backyard. It is one of those dips that everyone will love, especially the kids. Not only that, it looks so pretty and fancy. Shave some chocolate on top for garnish and it will look like a smooth sweet dessert that came out of a pastry chef’s kitchen.

Be sure to try my Fruit Popsicles and Tropical Fruit Parfait too!

Chocolate fruit dip served in a grey bowl.

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Ingredients

Cream Cheese
Chocolate Hazelnut Spread
Whipped Topping

How to make a chocolate fruit dip

In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat together cream cheese, chocolate spread and whipped topping until creamy and well combined.
Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

Fresh fruit sliced on a plate next to a bowl of chocolate dip.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it keep?

Once you have made your dip, cover it and keep it refrigerated. It will keep well for around 3 days, so it’s a great make-ahead recipe if you are entertaining. Because it contains dairy, don’t leave it at room temperature for more than a couple of hours.

What fruits are best to dip?

I’m going to go out on a limb here and say that every fruit you can get your hands on will taste amazing dipped in this creamy chocolate! Berries, bananas, melons, there’s no bad answer here. Marshmallows would make an awesome addition to a platter too!

Can you use a low-fat cheese?

I do prefer to use a full-fat soft cheese in this recipe as is much creamier. Low-fat soft cheese can be a little thinner, so your dip won’t be quite as thick, but it will still be delicious with it.

Chocolate dip served in a bowl on a platter of fresh fruit.

Recipe Notes and Tips

Soften the cream cheese before using. Let it sit out at room temperature for at least an hour before using so that it combines easily with the other ingredients.
For an extra smooth and fluffy chocolate fruit dip I like to use a hand mixer, but you can do it by hand, just make sure that everything is well combined.
Don’t cut the fruit for the platter more than a few hours ahead of time so that it stays nice and fresh.

Serving Suggestion

You will surely impress family and friends with a beautiful fruit and chocolate dip tray like the one below. Don’t you think? Well, I’ll tell you a little secret.

I put this tray together using my granite molcajete and a 15″ paella pan. Talk about repurposing cookware. 🙂

A bowl of chocolate dip next to sliced fresh fruit pieces.

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