If you love chocolate, then chocolate dip is a great way to share that love at parties, family gatherings, or just because. These chocolate dip recipes are simple and delicious, and they're sure to be a hit where ever you choose to serve them.
Milk Chocolate Dip
This simple chocolate dip is basically a ganache, made thin enough for dipping.
Ingredients
- 4 ounces milk chocolate, cut into small pieces
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- Pinch of sea salt
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Instructions
- Place the choc0late pieces in a small bowl.
- In a saucepan, warm the heavy cream and salt on medium-low, stirring, until the cream starts to simmer.
- Pour over the chocolate. Allow the chocolate to melt, 3 to 5 minutes. Whisk.
- Add the butter and whisk until it is smooth and incorporated.
Variations
You can also vary this recipe with some delicious add ins.
- Melt ¼ cup of peanut butter with the heavy cream to make a milk chocolate-peanut butter dip.
- Cool the dip slightly and stir in ½ cup of toffee bits to add texture and flavor.
- Stir in ¼ cup of decorative sprinkles to the slightly cooled dip.
- Add 2 tablespoons of Fireball whisky, whisking it with the butter.
- Add ½ teaspoon of mint or almond extract to the cream as you cook it.
- Stir in ¼ cup of crushed candy canes to the slightly cooled dip for a Holiday treat.
Dark Chocolate Hazelnut Dip
If you love the chocolate, hazelnut flavor of Nutella, you'll love this easy dip recipe.
Ingredients
- 4 ounces dark chocolate, cut into small pieces
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup Nutella
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
Instructions
- Place the chocolate pieces in a small bowl.
- In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream, Nutella, and sea salt over medium-low heat, whisking, until the Nutella is melted and incorporated and the cream starts to simmer.
- Pour over the chocolate pieces. Allow to sit until the chocolate melts, about five minutes.
- Whisk to blend. Whisk in the unsalted butter until melted and blended.
Variations and Add-Ins
Try these delicious variations:
- Stir in ¼ cup chopped hazelnuts to the finished dip.
- Add 2 tablespoons Frangelico liqueur or amaretto to the cream as you cook it.
- Stir in 2 tablespoons Grand Marnier when you cook the cream.
White Chocolate Chambord Dip
The black raspberry flavor of Chambord add lots of flavor to this simple white chocolate dip.
Ingredients
- 4 ounces white chocolate, finely chopped
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons Chambord
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Instructions
- Place the chocolate pieces in a small bowl.
- In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream, Chambord, and salt, stirring, on medium-low until the cream simmers.
- Pour over the white chocolate and allow to rest for five minutes to allow the chocolate to melt.
- Whisk to combine well. Whisk in the butter until it is melted and the dip is smooth.
Variations
You can vary this dip in the following ways:
- Replace the Chambord with 2 tablespoons of amaretto, creme de menthe, pear brandy, Frangelico, or Grand Marnier.
- Replace 1 tablespoon of the Chambord with Grand Marnier and keep 1 tablespoon of the Chambord for an orange-raspberry dip.
- Stir in the zest of ½ orange or 1 lime when you cook the cream.
- Stir in ½ teaspoon finely grated ginger root when you warm the cream. Strain the cream mixture into the chocolate.
What to Dip in Chocolate Dip
You have a whole host of things you can dip into chocolate dip:
- Pretzels
- Shortbread cookies
- Biscotti
- Other crunchy cookies
- Whole strawberries
- Donuts
- Breadsticks
- Marshmallows
- Graham crackers
- Fruit slices
- Fruit skewers
- Eclairs
- Cream puffs
- Angel food cake
- Mini muffins
- Cake pops
- Hand pies
- Miniature tarts
- Brazil nuts
- Candy sticks and candy canes
- Vanilla wafers
- Ginger snaps
- Brownies or blondies
Chocolate Lovers Dip Away
So gather up some supplies and ingredients and make your own version of a tasty chocolate dip. With a variety of flavors and textures, you're sure to come up with the perfect chocolatey dipping combo.
