Buckeye Dip: A Creamy Peanut Butter-Chocolate Delight
A creamy, no-bake dessert dip inspired by classic Buckeye candies, combining peanut butter and chocolate for a rich and indulgent treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- 1½ teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1½ cups powdered sugar, sifted
- 8 ounces whipped topping, thawed
- 1 cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, creamy peanut butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually add the sifted powdered sugar, mixing thoroughly after each addition until smooth.
- Gently fold in the whipped topping using a silicone spatula until evenly blended.
- Fold in the mini chocolate chips until distributed throughout the dip.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least two hours.
- Before serving, stir the dip to refresh its creamy texture and serve with dippers like graham crackers, apple slices, or pretzels.
Notes
- Use room temperature cream cheese for smoother blending.
- Chill for at least 2 hours to enhance flavor and texture.
- Try variations like crunchy peanut butter or different chocolate chips.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
