Ingredients
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- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
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- 7 ounces marshmallow fluff (also called marshmallow creme)
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- 4 ounces Cool Whip (or any whipped topping), thawed
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- 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
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- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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- ½ cup chocolate chips (semi-sweet or milk chocolate work best)
Optional: A pinch of salt to balance sweetness.
Instructions
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Prepare Your Ingredients : Before starting, ensure your cream cheese is softened and your Cool Whip is thawed. This will make mixing much easier.
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Mix Cream Cheese and Marshmallow Fluff : In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and marshmallow fluff. Use a hand mixer or spatula to blend until smooth and creamy.
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Add Sweeteners and Flavoring : Stir in the light brown sugar and vanilla extract. Mix well to incorporate these flavors evenly throughout the base.
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Fold in Cool Whip : Gently fold in the thawed Cool Whip using a spatula. Be careful not to overmix; you want to keep the airy texture intact.
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Add Chocolate Chips : Fold in the chocolate chips, reserving a small handful to sprinkle on top for garnish if desired.
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Chill : Transfer the mixture to a serving bowl, cover it with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Chilling helps the flavors meld together and firms up the dip slightly.
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Serve and Enjoy : Once chilled, give the dip a final stir, sprinkle reserved chocolate chips on top, and serve with your choice of dippers.
Notes
Softening Cream Cheese Quickly : If you forgot to take the cream cheese out ahead of time, cut it into cubes and microwave it for 10–15 seconds to soften quickly.
Whisking Smoothly : To avoid lumps, start by beating the cream cheese alone before adding other ingredients.
Balancing Sweetness : Adjust the amount of brown sugar based on how sweet you like your desserts. Taste as you go to find the right balance.
Cool Whip Alternatives : If you prefer homemade whipped cream, whip heavy cream with a bit of powdered sugar until stiff peaks form and use it instead of store-bought Cool Whip.
Chilling Time : Don’t skip the chilling step. It enhances the texture and allows the flavors to develop fully.
- Prep Time: 10–15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ¼ cup per person
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 15–20 grams (depending on added sugar and chocolate chips)
- Sodium: 100–150 mg (depending on added sugar and chocolate chips)
- Fat: 12–15 grams
- Saturated Fat: 7–9 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 4–6 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 20–25 grams
- Fiber: 0–1 gram
- Protein: 3–5 grams
- Cholesterol: 20–30 mg