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Chocolate Fruit Dip

Source: Found on Pinterest

So decadent and addictive, but not sweet.

Ingredients

  • 1 c. heavy whipping cream (see note below)
  • 1 c. powdered sugar, divided
  • 8 oz. pkg. low fat cream cheese
  • 1/3 c. unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted
  • 1 t. vanilla extract
  • fresh strawberries, washed (do not remove stems)
  • banana chunks
  • fresh raspberries, rinsed and dried
  • marshmallows
  • pretzel chips or pretzels
  • small skewers for forks for serving

Instructions

In a mixing bowl, using an electric hand mixer, whip heavy cream until soft peaks form. Add 2 Tbls. of the powdered sugar and whip until nearly stiff peaks form. Set aside.

In a separate mixing bowl, whip together cream cheese, ¼ cup + 2 tablespoons powdered sugar, cocoa powder and vanilla extract until smooth. On low speed, mix in whipped cream mixture and ½ cup powdered sugar.

Transfer to a container and chill until ready to serve. Keeps for a week in the refrigerator

When ready to serve, arrange fruit and marshmallows (if using) on a tray with dip. Place a basket of pretzels along the side of the tray.

NOTE: Chill beaters and mixing bowl before whipping the cream. It whips better!