Chocolate Fruit Dip

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Weight Watchers Chocolate Fruit Dip is a nutritious and tasty dessert option. This dip is made with less-fat cream cheese, sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, and vanilla extract. Chocolate and fruit complement each other well. The taste of these items is great. But when these ingredients combine, they create a mouthwatering, sweet, and appealing blend of flavors. You can pair chocolate with almost any fruit such as melon, bananas, or berries. This Weight Watchers Chocolate Fruit Dip is dense, frothy, and just enough in flavor to offset the natural sugar content of the fruits without overpowering them. It’s easy to create and can be enjoyed as a snack, at a potluck, or by visitors. This dessert is an amazing deal for those hunting for a healthy dessert or for participants of Weight Watchers.

STATS

  • Course: Dessert
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Weight Watchers
  • Total Time: Five minutes
  • Preparation Time: Five minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 mins are needed

EQUIPMENT

  • One dish
  • Hand mixer
  • Sealed dish (to save the dip)

INGREDIENTS

  • Less-fat cream cheese 1/3 cup, approx. to 8 oz.
  • One-third cup of sugar
  • Unsweetened cocoa powder 1/3 cup
  • Vanilla extract 1 tsp
  • Light whipped topping 2 cups

INGREDIENT NOTES

Cream cheese:

  • We used normal-temperature low-fat cream cheese. The purpose of using this cheese is to manage calorie intake.

Sugar:

  • Select only sugar alternatives with lower calorie counts such as Monk fruit or erythritol.

Cocoa powder:

  • Opt for only good-quality and unsweetened cocoa powder.

Whipped topping:

  • I used Cool Whip to prepare this tasty dip.

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Shift the sugar and less-fat cream cheese to a small-sized dish.
  2. Combine all items with the help of a hand mixer.
  3. Mix them until a puffy layer appears.
  4. Next, incorporate cocoa powder and vanilla essence into the dish.
  5. Stir all items again by using a mixer.
  6. After mixing, add the light whipped topping to the cocoa powder mixture.
  7. Whip all items to create a smooth dip.
  8. The tasty Weight Watchers Chocolate Fruit Dip is ready.
  9. Transfer the dip to a sealed dish and store it in the fridge for forty to seventy minutes to chill.

FLAVOR VARIATIONS OF THE DIP

  • We can change the dip items according to choice or taste. Let’s try this dip with different flavors.
  • Add natural peanut butter powder to the dip.
  • Incorporate a hint of powdered cinnamon, pumpkin spice, or nutmeg.
  • A pinch of coffee or vanilla extract also helps to bring out the flavors of the dip.
  • We can mix small chunk sizes of sugar-free chocolate chips into the dip to make it more tasty.

UNIQUE SERVING SUGGESTIONS

  • Serve the yummy dip with mini rice cakes, graham crackers, or pretzel rods.
  • Pair it with vanilla wafers, shortbread cookies, or chocolate chips.
  • Mini marshmallows or jumbo marshmallows also pair well with this chocolate dip.
  • Enjoy it with a citrus-glazed salmon dish.

TIPS

  • Utilize good brand and room-temperature cream cheese to make the lump-free dip.
  • Select a top-quality sugar-free cocoa powder for a richer taste.
  • We will gradually add sugar to the dip to avoid over-sweetening.
  • Try this tasty dip with different types of extracts like almond, vanilla, or peppermint.
  • Stir the cream cheese, sugar, and cocoa powder until incorporated to prevent a thick consistency.

STORAGE INFORMATION

Fridge:

  • Save the remaining fruit dip in a sealed jar and refrigerate it for 3 to 5 days.

Freezer:

  • Freezing this dip is not recommended. Because the cream cheese and whipped topping will alter and become gritty.

FAQs

What sorts of fruit work best for dipping?

  • We can serve this fluffy and creamy dip with different sorts of fruits such as oranges, apples, bananas, grapes, strawberries, and other fresh fruits.

Is cocoa powder good for health?

  • Unsweetened cocoa powder contains an extensive amount of antioxidants. But it is crucial to use it sparingly as a part of a healthy diet.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION/SERVING:

Per serving size 2 tablespoons of dip
Total servings 16
Total Calories 75 kcal
Dietary Fiber 1 g
Carbohydrates 9 g
Protein 1 g
Sugar 6 g
Total Fat 4 g

Each serving of this chocolate dip has a total of two (2) Weight Watchers points.