20-Minute Brownie Batter Dip (No Boxed Mix!)
This brownie batter dip is made 100% from scratch without boxed brownie mix or whipped topping. The whole recipe comes together in just 20 minutes with basic baking ingredients! Serve it with berries, pretzels, & cookies for casual get togethers, movie nights, and hanging with friends.
Ingredients
- 40 grams Dutch-process cocoa powder, sifted (1/2 cup)
- 30 grams all-purpose flour, sifted (1/4 cup)
- 160 milliliters heavy whipping cream, cold (2/3 cup)
- 226 grams full-fat cream cheese, softened (8 ounces)
- 210 grams powdered sugar, sifted (1 3/4 cups)
- 1/4 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 52 grams brown sugar, packed (1/4 cup)
- Chocolate shavings or mini chocolate chips, for serving
- Cookies, strawberries, pretzels, etc. for serving
Equipment
- Stand mixer or hand mixer with whip attachment
Instructions
- Whisk the cocoa powder and flour together in a small, microwave-safe bowl. Microwave the mixture in 30-second increments, stirring in-between, until the mixture reaches 165°F (74°C). This should take about 1 1/2-2 minutes total. Let the mixture cool completely.
- Meanwhile, add the heavy whipping cream to a large mixing bowl. Using a hand mixer or stand mixer with a whisk attachment, whip the heavy whipping cream into stiff peaks. Spoon the whipped cream into a small bowl and set aside.
- Add the cream cheese and powdered sugar to the same mixing bowl. Using beaters or a paddle attachment, beat the cream cheese and powdered sugar until it's fluffy and creamy, 2-3 minutes.
- Mix in the cooled flour-cocoa mixture, salt, and vanilla extract and beat the dip for another 2-3 minutes until it's super light and fluffy. Scrape down the sides of the bowl every once in a while to make sure it's thoroughly mixed. Then, stir in the brown sugar just until it's well-combined, about 15-20 seconds. Don't let the brown sugar dissolve!
- Using a rubber spatula, fold half of the whipped cream into the chocolate-cream cheese mixture. Then, fold in the rest of the whipped cream until the dip is fluffy, creamy, and there are no more streaks of whipped cream.
- Spoon the dip into a serving bowl and garnish the top with chocolate shavings or mini chocolate chips. Serve the dip with cookies, strawberries, pretzels, or other dippers. Enjoy!
Notes
Make sure to pull the cream cheese out of the fridge 30-60 minutes before making this recipe. You want it softened so it's easy to mix and fold.
The flour-cocoa mixture might clump up a bit in the microwave. But don't worry, it's just the moisture evaporating from the flour and cocoa powder. Once you add it to the dip, it'll smooth right out!
Don't over-mix the brown sugar or it'll dissolve in the cream cheese mixture and you'll lose that classic brownie batter 'crunch'. Just mix it until it's well-combined, about 20 seconds or so!
I like to sprinkle the dip with some chocolate shavings or mini chocolate chips for extra texture. But the dip would also be amazing with chopped nuts, coconut flakes, mini M&Ms, sprinkles, or toffee bits!
Serving: 1serving, Calories: 213kcal, Carbohydrates: 27g, Protein: 2g, Fat: 11g, Saturated Fat: 7g, Cholesterol: 34mg, Sodium: 113mg, Potassium: 97mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 22g, Calcium: 35mg, Iron: 0.66mg
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