Description
A warm, gooey, and incredibly rich chocolate chip cheesecake dip that requires no oven and is ready in just 5 minutes. Perfect for game day, this easy microwave dessert pairs beautifully with pretzels, fruit, or cookies.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces (225g) full-fat brick cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted
- ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup (170g) semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- Optional: Chopped walnuts or pecans
- Optional: Drizzle of caramel sauce
Instructions
- Soften the cream cheese by letting it sit on the counter for 15-20 minutes or microwaving on low for 10-15 seconds until soft but not melted.
- In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, melted butter, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt.
- Mix vigorously with an electric hand mixer or fork until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy with no lumps.
- Microwave the mixture on high for 1 minute, then stop and stir well.
- Microwave for another 30-60 seconds, stirring in between, until the mixture is hot, glossy, and slightly bubbly. Do not boil.
- Remove the bowl from the microwave and immediately stir in the chocolate chips. The residual heat will melt the chips.
- Stir gently but thoroughly until the chips are mostly melted and the mixture is thick and gooey. If large chunks remain, microwave for 10-15 more seconds and stir again.
- Serve immediately while warm. If serving later, reheat in 15-second intervals and stir.
Notes
Ensure cream cheese is fully softened to avoid lumps. Microwave in short bursts to prevent curdling. The dip thickens as it cools; add a teaspoon of milk if it becomes too thick. Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. This recipe is naturally gluten-free if using certified gluten-free chocolate chips and dippers.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ¼ cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22
- Sodium: 180
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 11
- Carbohydrates: 24
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 4
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