Rich, decadent Brownie Cheesecake Dip… made with just 3 ingredients and perfect for dipping strawberries, bananas, or any of your favorites!
I have lots of memories of baking with my mom as a kid… but one of my favorite memories of all is when she would let us lick the beaters. Whether it was brownie batter or cookie dough or homemade frosting… even though it was just a tiny little taste, it always felt like such a treat!
As I got older, of course, I eventually traded in the beaters for a spoonful… and eventually the spoonful for this Brownie Cheesecake Dip. Because why settle for basic brownie batter when you can have brownie cheesecake instead??
what you’ll love about this recipe
Made with just 3 ingredients, this dip is super easy to whip up as a last minute dessert! It’s delicious as is, and also easy to customize by adding any number of fun add-ins (check out my ideas below)!
what you’ll need for this recipe
Brownie mix – I used 1 cup of boxed brownie mix as the starting point for this recipe. Starting with brownie mix gives this dip a rich chocolatey brownie flavor that would be hard to replicate without it.
Cream cheese – Cream cheese gives this dip a delicious “cheesecake” flavor without overpowering the brownie mix. I used 4 ounces of plain cream cheese, softened to room temperature.
Vanilla yogurt – Vanilla yogurt blends with the cream cheese to make this dip extra creamy and smooth, without being too thick. I used 1/2 cup of regular vanilla yogurt (not Greek.)
Chocolate chips (optional) – I also tossed in 1/4 cup of mini chocolate chips. This is a completely optional, yet delicious addition to the dip.
how to make brownie cheesecake dip
Combine ingredients. In a medium mixing bowl, combine all the ingredients.
Blend together. Use a hand mixer to blend until smooth.
Enjoy! Transfer to a small serving bowl; serve with strawberries, bananas, vanilla wafers, graham crackers, or any of your favorite dippers. Enjoy!
Recipe Variations
- Use any variety of brownie mix OR a homemade mix
- Add white chocolate or peanut butter chips
- Add a drizzle of caramel topping
- Add mini marshmallows and/or graham cracker pieces for a s’mores brownie cheesecake dip
- Substitute chocolate or coffee flavored yogurt for vanilla yogurt
- Add espresso powder for a mocha brownie cheesecake dip
- Add a sprinkle of kosher or sea salt
more cheesecake-inspired recipes you’ll love
- Cherry Cheesecake Dip
- Pumpkin Cheesecake Dip
- Lemon Berry Cheesecake Parfaits
- Banana Cream Cheesecake Parfaits
- Lemon Pie Cheesecake Dip
- Baked Caramel Apple Cheesecake Dip
- Apple Cheesecake Parfaits
Brownie Cheesecake Dip
Ingredients
- 1 cup brownie mix
- 4 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1/2 cup vanilla yogurt
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips optional
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a medium mixing bowl and blend until smooth and creamy.
- Serve with strawberries, bananas, vanilla wafers, or any of your favorite dippers.
My motto is “If it involves brownies, it’s gotta be good.” Looks delicious!
Happy Monday Cathy!
I know it. I tell people what I do and they’re like, gosh that sounds so easy! Ugg if only they knew! Social media is the biggest time suck for me. But then again, creating a blog post? You have to bake, photograph, edit, write … I am so impressed you do it so well while being an incredible mom!
I’m all about brownies and dips (because there isn’t as much portion control 😉 so this is perfect! Looks so easy and rich!
What a wonderful surprise Cathy and you deserve it! You are a great blogger and a wonderful supportive friend! The balance is a struggle – always!!! This dip looks good and simple and sometimes we need just that!!! 🙂
This dip will certainly have the kids dipping their fruits and veggies! Blessings, Catherine
I’m controlling myself to not lick the screen right now! There is nothing better than brownie batter!!! Love this! And love your post. I’m so very new to blogging still but I know that I wouldn’t even be this far without the help of other bloggers. I love how I can send a message to another blogger to ask them a question and they are always so quick to respond and so kind. This is such a wonderful community to belong to. Time management is my biggest struggle! I’m already late on a post for this week! Seems like a never ending struggle. Making the food at the right time to get the pictures in the right light while scheduling that around naps and school pick ups. Makes my head spin! Good luck to you as you again will be figuring out a schedule with your newest little one arriving soon! So exciting though! Such good problems to have 🙂
I am so bad about commenting on other people’s blogs and sharing as much as I’d like, I just can’t do it all. So please know that I love your blog and I’m not ignoring you, I just suck at time management!! I know what you mean, this blogging community surprises me every day! You deserved the surprise shower (both!). Can’t wait for your little girl to arrive!
I adore desert dips! I wouldn’t need any fruit for this dip. I would just need a big spoon!
I seriously understand everything you said about not having the time! I feel the EXACT same way!!! I am so happy we had the opportunity to celebrate you and your sweet soon-to-be baby! I need to meet you in person sometime soon after your life settles down! Then I can make this brownie dip and we can devour it – it looks amazing!!!! Your recipes are the best!
Awwww you had a wonderful day! It’s so hard to balance it all, we all get it in life and in virtual blogging land! We are all just doing what we can most days I think! And some days I need a big bowl of dip like this to drown my worries in!
This dip looks amazing!! I completely understand how you feel. I’ve discovered how vital having blogging buddies really is.
Oh my goodness…This looks delish! Thanks for a quick, simple and fabulous recipe. I hope the rest of your week has been a good one!
When you say you need 1 cup of brownie mix do you get it from a box of brownie mix. Thank you and it look good.
Hi Kim,
Yes – I used 1 c. of boxed brownie mix added to the other ingredients. Hope you enjoy!
Cathy