David Venable's Chocolate Fruit Dip

By davidv

Exchange that traditional fruit dip for this chocolate version. You’ll love the subtle flavors of orange and cinnamon.

Tip: I always serve strawberries, pineapple, and cantaloupe with this dip. But, feel free to use any fruit you like.

Ingredients

• 8-oz cream cheese, room temperature
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 2/3 cup cocoa powder
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup marshmallow topping
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• Juice and zest of 1 orange
• 1 cup whipped topping
• Fruit (such as strawberries, cantaloupe, and pineapple, for serving)

Preparation

Step 1

Beat the cream cheese and sugar in a mixing bowl until smooth. Add the cocoa powder; mix well. Add the vanilla extract, marshmallow topping, cinnamon, orange juice, and zest; mix well. Fold in the whipped topping. Serve with fruit.