This easy chocolate dip recipe has only 3 ingredients and is ready in 5 minutes! Great for dipping strawberries, bananas, marshmallows, pretzels rods, or cookies.
Why You'll Love This Recipe
If you're in need of a quick & delicious dessert, it doesn't get much easier than this. With just 3 ingredients, you can make a fun dessert dip that's ready in just about 5 minutes.
It's thick, rich, sweet, and creamy - everything you love in a chocolate dip! This luscious treat is absolutely perfect as a dip for fruit (strawberries, bananas, and apples are perfect), cookies, marshmallows, or even pretzel rods. But you're not limited to those dippers - I've got more ideas below. Basically, if you can pair it with chocolate, you can dip it!
Ingredients & Variations
There are just 3 simple ingredients in this chocolate dip. (See the recipe card at the bottom of the post for ingredient measurements.)
- Semi-sweet chocolate chips - the semi-sweet variety gives the dip a bit of a bite without being too bold. It balances the sweetness of the dip wonderfully. If you want to change it up, you could substitute butterscotch, white chocolate, or peanut butter chips. If you'd like a dip that's a little bit less bold, use milk chocolate chips.
- Evaporated milk - not only is evaporated milk shelf-stable (making for a great last-minute dessert), but it's got the perfect thickness to make a creamy and rich dip. If you don't have evaporated milk on hand, heavy cream or half-and-half will also work.
- Powdered sugar - this is going to give your dip a sweetness without making it grainy, like traditional sugar.
Additions
This dip is pretty great on its own, but if you want to spice it up a little, there are a few things that would give it more flavor depth.
- Finely crushed nuts (almonds, peanuts, walnuts, or pecans)
- Finely chopped dried fruit
- 2 teaspoon cinnamon
- A pinch of salt
- 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Love a good dessert dip? You'll want to check out my Cream Cheese Fruit Dip and Cream Cheese Pumpkin Dip recipes!
How to Make Chocolate Dip
Step 1: In a large microwave-safe bowl, mix together semi-sweet chips and evaporated milk.
Step 2: Microwave mixture for 30 seconds; stir. Keep repeating the process until the chocolate melts and is smooth, stirring well in between.
Step 3: Once the dip is smooth and stirrable, add powdered sugar. Stir well. If needed, microwave for an additional 30 seconds.
Note: This chocolate dip will be thin at first. It thickens to a perfect consistency as it cools, usually in around 15-20 minutes.
Storage & Reheating
Once the chocolate fruit dip is cool, spoon it into an airtight container for storage in the refrigerator. This dip can be stored for 3-4 days after preparation.
When you're ready to reheat, return the dip to a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second increments, stirring between microwaves. It's ready when the dip mixes smoothly and is warm throughout.
Can I freeze chocolate dip?
Yes, this can be frozen! Just spoon the cooled chocolate dip into a freezer bag and freeze flat. When you're ready to serve, thaw the dip in the refrigerator. This dip is good in the freezer for up to 6 months.
What to Serve with Chocolate Fondue
There are so many possibilities for dippers to go with chocolate dip! A few of my favorites...
- Fresh fruit (apples, bananas, strawberries, raspberries)
- Graham crackers
- Pretzel sticks
- Almonds
- Marshmallows
- Cookies (shortbread cookies, Oreos, chocolate chip cookies)
- Donut holes
- Cheesecake bites
- Potato chips (don't knock it til you try it! The saltiness of the potato chips plays really well with the rich chocolate flavor)
- Popcorn
- Dried fruit
- Rice Krispie treats
- Pralines
- Stroopwafel
You can also use this as a warm chocolate sauce recipe. It's perfect when drizzled over ice cream or cheesecake.
More Tips & Tricks
- This dip can be served at room temperature. It will have a thicker consistency but will be so much easier to serve at a party...no constant reheating!
- Pair this dip with a store-bought fruit tray for a great party dessert that requires minimal effort.
Chocolate Dip FAQs
I can't wait to see this recipe in your next party spread! Tag me on social media with your pictures (@lambertslately). And don't forget to leave a comment/rating below! ⭐️
Chocolate Dip
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Ingredients
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- 1 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- In a large microwave-safe bowl, mix together semi-sweet chips and evaporated milk.
- Microwave mixture for 30 seconds; stir. Keep repeating the process until chocolate melts and is smooth.
- Once dip is smooth and stirrable, add powdered sugar. Stir well. If needed, microwave for an additional 30 seconds.
Notes
- Your chocolate dip will be thin at first. It thickens to a perfect consistency as it cools, usually in around 15-20 minutes.
- This dip can be served at room temperature. It will have a thicker consistency but will be so much easier to serve at a party...no constant reheating!
- Pair this dip with a store-bought fruit tray for a great party dessert that requires minimal effort.
- Great additions:
- Finely crushed nuts (almonds, peanuts, walnuts, or pecans)
- Finely chopped dried fruit
- 2 teaspoon cinnamon
- A pinch of salt
- 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
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I love the idea of using evaporated milk in this chocolate dip!