5-Minute Silky Chocolate Dip for Fruit and Snacks
Make this incredibly easy, creamy chocolate dip in just five minutes. It is perfect for dipping strawberries, pretzels, cookies, or marshmallows for a quick dessert.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 5 min
- Yield: About 1.5 cups 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon butter
Instructions
- Place the chocolate chips and butter in a medium, microwave-safe bowl.
- Heat the heavy cream in a separate small saucepan over medium heat until it just begins to simmer around the edges. Do not let it boil rapidly.
- Pour the hot heavy cream over the chocolate chips and butter. Let the mixture sit undisturbed for five minutes to allow the heat to melt the chocolate.
- Whisk the mixture slowly, starting from the center and working outward, until the dip is completely smooth, glossy, and uniform.
- Serve immediately while warm for a fondue consistency, or let it cool slightly to thicken for a richer dip.
Notes
- For a firmer dipping chocolate that sets when cooled, use only chocolate chips and a small amount of coconut oil instead of heavy cream.
- This dip pairs well with fresh strawberries, apple slices, graham crackers, pretzels, and vanilla wafers.
- If the dip becomes too thick upon cooling, gently reheat it in 10-second intervals in the microwave, stirring well after each interval.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22
- Sodium: 25
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 15