Chocolate Appetizer Fruit Dip (Printable)

Rich, creamy chocolate dip pairing perfectly with fresh fruit for elegant entertaining.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Dairy

01 - 1 cup heavy cream
02 - 4 oz cream cheese, softened

→ Chocolate

03 - 4 oz semi-sweet chocolate, chopped or chocolate chips

→ Sweeteners & Flavor

04 - 1/4 cup powdered sugar
05 - 1 tsp vanilla extract

→ Serving

06 - Assorted fresh fruit for dipping

# How-To Steps:

01 - Warm the heavy cream in a small saucepan over medium heat until it just begins to simmer. Do not boil.
02 - Remove the saucepan from heat. Add the chopped chocolate and let sit for 2 minutes. Whisk until smooth and fully melted.
03 - Beat the softened cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla extract in a medium bowl until smooth and creamy.
04 - Gradually pour the warm chocolate mixture into the cream cheese mixture, whisking constantly until well combined and silky.
05 - Transfer to a serving bowl and serve immediately with an assortment of fresh fruit for dipping.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Takes literally fifteen minutes but tastes like you fussed for hours
  • That creamy texture lingers beautifully on fresh fruit
  • Gluten free friendly without anyone feeling like theyre missing out
02 -
  • If your chocolate seizes and becomes grainy, whisk in a teaspoon of warm cream one drop at a time until smooth again
  • Room temperature ingredients combine much more easily than cold ones
03 -
  • Grate a little orange zest into the warm chocolate for brightness that cuts through the richness
  • A pinch of sea salt on top transforms this into something restaurant worthy

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