Our Brownie Batter Dip is one of those dangerously easy desserts that everyone hovers around at parties… and I mean everyone! This dip is rich, creamy, chocolatey, and tastes like brownie batter in dip form, which means it disappears fast.
What makes it so fun is how quick it is to make and how many things you can dip in it. Graham crackers, pretzels, and strawberries all work perfectly, and the sweet-salty combo is extra delicious.
If you love easy dessert dips, you should also try classic Fruit Dip, Brickle Toffee Dip, and Nutella Dip.
Why we think you’ll love it:
- Quick! It is a quick no-bake dessert that comes together in minutes.
- Sweet or Salty. You can serve it with sweet or salty dippers, which makes it fun for everyone.
- No fail. It uses simple ingredients and feels special without much work.
Brownie Batter Dip Ingredients
- Cream cheese, softened (1 (8-ounce) package): Makes the dip rich, tangy, and extra creamy with that smooth cheesecake-style base.
- Butter, softened (¼ cup): Adds richness and helps the dip taste more like true brownie batter.
- Confectioners’ sugar, sifted (2 cups): Sweetens the dip and keeps the texture silky and smooth.
- Baking cocoa (⅓ cup): Brings the deep chocolate flavor that makes this taste like brownie batter.
- 2% milk (¼ cup): Helps loosen the dip to the perfect fluffy, scoopable consistency.
- Brown sugar (2 tablespoons): Adds a little molasses sweetness that gives it a more authentic brownie batter flavor.
- Vanilla extract (1 teaspoon): Rounds out the chocolate flavor and adds warm sweetness.
- M&M’s minis and dark chocolate chips, optional (M&M’s minis and dark chocolate chips, optional): Adds crunch, color, and extra chocolatey bites on top.
- Graham crackers, pretzels and/or fresh strawberries (graham crackers, pretzels and/or fresh strawberries): These are perfect for dipping, and the mix of sweet, salty, and fresh makes it extra fun.
How to Make Brownie Batter Dip
In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar, cocoa, milk, brown sugar and vanilla and mix until combined and smooth.
Pour this into a serving bowl and top with mini M&Ms, toffee bites or sprinkles.
Kristyn’s Recipe Tips
- Beat the cream cheese and butter until completely smooth before adding the other ingredients, so there are no lumps.
- Add the milk a little at a time so you can control the thickness and make it exactly how you like it.
- For the best brownie batter flavor, use a good-quality cocoa powder since it makes a big difference in chocolate desserts.
- Chill the dip for 20 to 30 minutes before serving if you want it thicker and easier to scoop.
- This is a great make-ahead dessert, just store it covered in the fridge for up to 3 days and stir before serving with graham crackers, pretzels, or strawberries.
Brownie Batter Dip Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup butter, softened
- 2 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted
- ⅓ cup baking cocoa
- ¼ cup 2% milk
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- M&M's minis and dark chocolate chips, optional
- graham crackers, pretzels and/or fresh strawberries pretzels and/or fresh strawberries
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar, cocoa, milk, brown sugar and vanilla and mix until combined and smooth.
- Pour this into a serving bowl and top with mini M&Ms, toffee bites or sprinkles.
Notes
- Make sure the cream cheese and butter are fully softened so the dip mixes up smooth.
- Sift the powdered sugar and cocoa if possible, it helps prevent lumps.
- Chill the dip for 30 minutes if you want it thicker for scooping and spreading.
- Make-ahead tip, store it covered in the fridge and add toppings right before serving so they stay crunchy.
Freeze: Not recommended, cream cheese dips can change texture and turn grainy after thawing.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Recipe FAQ
Store it covered in the fridge and add toppings right before serving so they stay crunchy.
Keep covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Stir before serving.
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