Hot Cocoa Dip Snowman (Print View)

Creamy cocoa dip formed as a snowman, perfect for festive winter entertaining.

# 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 facial features and buttons
10 - Orange candy or sprinkle for the 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

# Directions:

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

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Creamy and festive dessert dip
  • Perfect for holiday gatherings and winter parties
02 -
  • For extra flavor, add a pinch of cinnamon or espresso powder to the dip
  • Leftovers can be refrigerated covered for up to 3 days
03 -
  • Use softened cream cheese for easiest mixing
  • Chill the dip before shaping for cleaner forms
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