Red Velvet Dessert Dip for Valentine’s Day
This creamy and indulgent Red Velvet Dessert Dip is the perfect treat for Valentine’s Day! Made with whipped topping, cream cheese, and a touch of red velvet cake mix, it’s a delightful dessert that’s easy to prepare and festive enough to share with loved ones. Topped with mini chocolate chips and sprinkles, it’s a sweet, velvety dip for any occasion!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (8 oz) container whipped topping (Cool Whip)
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup red velvet cake mix (dry)
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips
- White sprinkles (for garnish)
- Pink heart sprinkles (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Creamy Base:
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
- Add the heavy cream and vanilla extract, and beat until fully incorporated.
- Slowly fold in the whipped topping (Cool Whip) until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- Add the Flavor:
- Add the red velvet cake mix (dry) and cocoa powder to the creamy mixture. Stir until fully combined, ensuring there are no lumps.
- Add the Chocolate Chips:
- Gently fold in the mini semi-sweet chocolate chips, giving the dip a sweet crunch.
- Chill the Dip:
- Cover the dip and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together and for the dip to firm up slightly.
- Serve:
- Once chilled, transfer the dip to a serving dish and garnish with white sprinkles and pink heart sprinkles for a festive, Valentine’s Day touch!
Notes
- If you want a smoother texture, you can use a hand mixer for the entire process.
- This dip pairs wonderfully with graham crackers, pretzels, or fresh fruit for dipping.
- The dip can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2-3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of the dip (approximate)
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg