Brownie Batter Dip Gluten-Free (Printable)

A smooth, chocolatey gluten-free spread ideal for pairing with fruits, cookies, or pretzels.

# 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

# Directions:

01 - In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, butter, and peanut butter (if using) until smooth and creamy.
02 - Add brown sugar, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract, then mix until fully combined.
03 - Sift the cocoa powder into the mixture, add sea salt, and blend until well integrated.
04 - Gradually pour in milk while beating until the dip achieves a smooth, dippable texture.
05 - Gently fold the mini chocolate chips into the batter for texture and flavor bursts.
06 - Transfer the dip to a serving bowl, optionally garnish with extra chocolate chips, and serve alongside gluten-free fruits, pretzels, or cookies.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It tastes like you're eating raw brownie batter without any of the food safety anxiety.
  • Completely gluten-free and naturally impressive—people always ask what bakery you got it from.
  • You can make it with your eyes closed, and it still tastes like you spent hours in the kitchen.
02 -
  • If your cream cheese isn't actually soft, your mixer will struggle and the texture will be grainy—let it sit on the counter for 20 minutes first.
  • Don't skip sifting the cocoa powder, or you'll bite into little cocoa pockets that taste bitter and dusty.
03 -
  • Room-temperature ingredients beat much more smoothly and quickly than cold ones—plan ahead by pulling cream cheese and butter out an hour before you start.
  • If the dip seems too thick after folding in chips, whisk in milk one tablespoon at a time rather than dumping it all in at once and ending up with soup.
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