Hot Cocoa Dip Snowman (Printer View)

Creamy cocoa-flavored dip formed as a snowman with sweet decorations for festive occasions.

# Components:

→ Cream Cheese Mixture

01 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
02 - 1 cup powdered sugar
03 - 1/4 cup heavy cream
04 - 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
05 - 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
06 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
07 - Pinch of salt

→ Decoration

08 - 2-3 large marshmallows
09 - Mini chocolate chips or black gel icing for eyes, buttons, and mouth
10 - Orange candy or sprinkle for nose
11 - Pretzel sticks for arms
12 - Red licorice string or fruit leather for scarf

→ For Serving

13 - Graham crackers
14 - Pretzels
15 - Fresh strawberries
16 - Mini cookies
17 - Apple slices

# Method:

01 - Beat softened cream cheese with powdered sugar in a large bowl until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
02 - Add heavy cream, unsweetened cocoa powder, vanilla extract, and salt, then blend thoroughly until fully combined and fluffy.
03 - Gently fold mini chocolate chips into the mixture to evenly distribute.
04 - On a serving platter, form the mixture into two balls—a larger one for the body and a smaller one for the head—or arrange marshmallows as the body with the dip spread around to simulate snow.
05 - Use mini chocolate chips or black gel icing to create eyes, mouth, and buttons; place an orange candy for the nose; insert pretzel sticks as arms; and wrap a licorice string or fruit leather as a scarf.
06 - Surround the snowman with graham crackers, pretzels, strawberries, mini cookies, and apple slices. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to enjoy.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Creamy and delicious hot cocoa flavor
  • Fun and festive snowman presentation
02 -
  • For extra flavor, add a pinch of cinnamon or espresso powder to the dip.
  • Swap in mascarpone for cream cheese for a milder taste.
03 -
  • Add cinnamon or espresso powder for a unique twist.
  • Use mascarpone instead of cream cheese for a lighter flavor.
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