Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Dip
This luscious dessert dip takes inspiration from the beloved buckeye candy, marrying a silky peanut butter–cream cheese base with luscious swirls of melted semi-sweet chocolate. Ideal for gatherings, holidays, or casual celebrations, it pairs beautifully with a variety of dippers—from crisp pretzels to fresh fruit.
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Servings: 12
Ingredients
- 225 grams 8 oz of softened cream cheese
- 1 stick 113 grams unsalted butter, brought to room temperature
- 270 grams 1½ cups semi-sweet chocolate morsels, melted and cooled slightly
- 250 grams 1 cup smooth peanut butter
- 120 grams 1 cup confectioners’ sugar
- 1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract
- A small pinch of fine salt
- Miniature chocolate chips to garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a spacious mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to blend the room-temperature cream cheese with the softened butter until the mixture becomes smooth and creamy in texture.
- Incorporate the confectioners’ sugar, creamy peanut butter, vanilla essence, and a pinch of salt into the bowl. Continue beating the mixture until light, fluffy, and well blended.
- In a separate microwave-safe bowl, melt the semi-sweet chocolate chips in short intervals of 20 to 30 seconds, stirring after each interval until the chocolate is fully smooth. Allow it to cool slightly before proceeding.
- Add the melted chocolate to the peanut butter mixture and beat until the chocolate is thoroughly distributed and the mixture has a uniform consistency.
- Spoon the finished dip into a serving dish, cover it securely, and refrigerate for a minimum of 30 minutes to allow it to firm up slightly.
- Before serving, garnish with mini chocolate chips if using. Offer with an assortment of dippers such as pretzel twists, graham crackers, vanilla wafers, or sliced apples.
Notes
For best results, serve chilled. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.