Brownie Batter Gluten-Free Dip (Printable)

Creamy gluten-free chocolate spread ideal for dipping fruits, cookies, or pretzels. Easy and quick to prepare.

# What you'll need:

→ Base

01 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
02 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
03 - 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter (optional)

→ Sweeteners

04 - 1/2 cup brown sugar
05 - 1/2 cup powdered sugar
06 - 1 tsp vanilla extract

→ Chocolate

07 - 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted
08 - 1/3 cup gluten-free mini chocolate chips

→ Dairy

09 - 1/4 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)

→ Salt

10 - 1/4 tsp fine sea salt

# Method:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, beat together the cream cheese, unsalted butter, and peanut butter if using, until smooth and creamy.
02 - Add brown sugar, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract to the base mixture and beat until fully combined.
03 - Sift cocoa powder into the mixture, add sea salt, and mix thoroughly until evenly incorporated.
04 - Gradually add milk while beating continuously until the dip reaches a creamy, dippable texture.
05 - Gently fold in gluten-free mini chocolate chips to evenly distribute throughout the dip.
06 - Transfer mixture to a serving bowl and garnish with additional mini chocolate chips if desired. Serve alongside gluten-free dippers such as fruit slices, pretzels, or cookies.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It satisfies a chocolate craving in under ten minutes, no oven required.
  • The texture is creamy enough to spread but thick enough to cling to a strawberry without sliding off.
  • You can make it nut-free, dairy-free, or as rich as you want depending on what's in your fridge.
02 -
  • If your cream cheese isn't soft enough, the dip will have lumps that won't blend out no matter how long you mix.
  • Sifting the cocoa powder is non-negotiable unless you enjoy bitter clumps in your otherwise perfect dip.
  • Don't add all the milk at once or you'll thin it out too much and have to add more cocoa to fix it.
03 -
  • If you're making this nut-free, replace the peanut butter with an extra two ounces of cream cheese and add a pinch more salt to keep the flavor balanced.
  • For a richer, fudgier dip, use heavy cream instead of milk and reduce the amount by half.
  • Always double-check your chocolate chips and cocoa powder labels if you're serving someone with celiac disease, not all brands are certified gluten-free.
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