Ingredients:

  • 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened to room temperature
  • 1 cup (240ml) whipped topping, thawed
  • 1/2 cup (60g) powdered hot cocoa mix
  • 1 tsp (5ml) vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup (15g) mini marshmallows
  • 2 tbsp (16g) chocolate shavings or cocoa powder

Instructions:

  1. Place the softened cream cheese in the mixing bowl. Note: This ensures no white lumps remain in the final dip.
  2. Beat the cream cheese on medium high until it is completely smooth and devoid of lumps.
  3. Reduce the mixer speed to low. Note: Low speed prevents the cocoa powder from flying out of the bowl.
  4. Gradually add the hot cocoa mix and vanilla extract.
  5. Mix on low until the powder is fully incorporated and the base turns a consistent, deep cocoa brown.
  6. Switch to a rubber spatula.
  7. Gently fold in the whipped topping using a figure eight motion. Note: This preserves the air bubbles.
  8. Fold until the streaks of white disappear and the color is uniform.
  9. Transfer to a serving bowl.
  10. Top with mini marshmallows and chocolate shavings.