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It’s been so hot here the past few days! I know, I know, an Arizona native should NOT be complaining about being hot, but I am! I’ve had to start working downstairs because I would start sweating at my desk upstairs.
You know what I really hate doing when it’s hot, turning on the oven. So, what’s a girl to do when she wants dessert, but has already eaten all the Greek Yogurt Fudgesicles and Coconut Pineapple Yogurt Pops? You guessed it, make Chocolate Cheesecake Dip!
I seriously have a cheesecake problem. I feel like I’m sharing too many cheesecake desserts and should probably make something different, right? I can’t help myself though. It’s so cold and creamy and sweet and delicious and in this case slightly healthier, if you can use that word when describing cheesecake.
I love traditional cheesecake, you know the one loaded with full fat cream cheese, tons of sugar, a thick buttery graham cracker crust, and pretty much any kind of decadent mix in, oooh and don’t forget to top it with whipped cream!
However, eating that daily might not be the best choice. So to satisfy this cheesecake craving in the most simple way possible I came up with this Chocolate Cheesecake Dip.
This dip will not only make you happy, but anyone you share it with as well. I can definitely see myself serving this up for a crowd with some fresh strawberries and graham crackers.
I made this dip using a combination of light cream cheese, vanilla Greek yogurt, unsweetened cocoa powder, vanilla extract, and a little powdered sugar for sweetness. All you have to do is combine all of the ingredients in a bowl of a stand mixer with the whisk attachment, or use a hand held mixer, beat it until it’s smooth and creamy, refrigerate, then serve. Simple right?!
The dip is creamy with just the right amount of chocolate flavor and the cream cheese gives it that slight cheesy tangy flavor that cheesecake has, similar to my cottage cheese chocolate mousse.
If you wanted to you could also stir in some mini chocolate chips to this fabulous dip, wish I would have thought of that earlier while I still had some! Oh well it gives me an excuse to make it again!
Skinny Chocolate Cheesecake Dip
Ingredients
- 4 ounces low fat cream cheese, softened
- 1 1/2 cups plain Greek yogurt
- 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Place all of the ingredients in the bowl of a stand mixer or in a large bowl. Using the whisk attachment (or a whisk) whisk everything together until it is smooth and creamy.
- Pour into a serving dish and refrigerate until cold. Serve with graham crackers, strawberries, bananas, or fruit of choice.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
WOW! Just made this yesterday and it is soooooo good! I ended up adding a tablespoon or two more of powdered sugar. We used strawberries and bananas for dipping. YUM!
Yay! I’m so glad you liked it! Strawberries and bananas sound perfect for dipping!
Must… try… now!!! That is all! :)
Do it!!!!! :-)
Yumm!! I have made a similar dip – a PB yogurt dip – and man is it addicting!!!
Thanks Megan! PB yogurt dip sounds awesome, and totally addicting!
Cheesecake is my ULTIMATE weakness. Seriously, I just want a spoon and this dip and I think I would be set for life. Stunning photos, Danae! Pinned. :)
Thanks Sarah! I’m right there with you, cheesecake is my total kryptonite!
Heidi wants! Heidi needs! ;) It’s 6am, I’m eating my breakfast before a morning workout, and now I just want cheesecake dip!!! Perfect motivation. ;)
Ha! Hey it’s got a lot of Greek yogurt in it, so I suppose it could be an acceptable breakfast! ;-)
I hear you on being hot! I hate being hot and I’m always hot, never cold! I totally understand the need for another cooler recipe :)
Seriously Bri, can’t it just be 80 degrees and no humidity all the time?!