This s’mores dip with cottage cheese is such a fun appetizer or dessert for the holiday season! The salty cottage cheese brings out the sweet marshmallow and chocolate flavors and is the perfect sub for cream cheese. No one will ever know the difference.
This is a cold dip, almost like a tangy and sweet cheesecake s’mores dip. Substituting cream cheese or sour cream for cottage cheese is one of my favorite party tricks. I sort of threw this recipe together for a “Dipsgiving” and it was a huge hit! I was most surprised at how much the kids all loved it.
I’ve been on a s’mores kick lately so if you loved this recipe, also try:
— S’mores Overnight Oats
— S’mores Greek Yogurt Protein Pudding
— White Chocolate and Marshmallow Cream Hot Cocoa
Reasons to Try This S’mores Dip
- Sweet and salty deliciousness. This is a cold dip but with all the coziness of a campfire s’mores. For all the marshmallow and s’mores lovers out there. A super fun dip for holiday and winter get togethers!
- Kid-friendly. This was a huge hit among the kids.
- Easy to make. Just 10 minutes of prep time.
- Prep ahead. The base of this dip can be made a couple days ahead of time. Then, you just need to add the toppings prior to serving.
- Healthy (ish). The cottage cheese provides some extra protein and calcium.
Ingredients
This recipe makes quite a lot of servings. For a smaller party, I would recommend cutting the recipe in half. It does store in the fridge for up to 4 days if there are leftovers, though.
To Serve
How to Make Cottage Cheese S’mores Dip
I would describe this dip as a combination of cheesecake and s’mores. Scroll for more ideas on how to serve this delicious concoction! You can always taste test by dipping a graham cracker into the dip and adjusting with more marshmallow, maple syrup or cool whip.
- Add the cottage cheese to a blender. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Combine whipped cottage cheese, cool whip, marshmallow fluff, maple syrup, vanilla extract and a pinch of salt (optional) to a large mixing bowl.
- Using a hand mixer, beat on low or medium until all the ingredients are well-combined with minimal or no lumps.
- Pour the mixture into a large bowl or 9.5 inch circular glass dish.
- Add mini chocolate chips (I used about 1 cup) and combine.
- Top the dip with crushed graham crackers and mini marshmallows when ready to serve (max 3 hours before serving to prevent sogginess). Serve with sheets of graham crackers and strawberries. Store in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 4 days!
To prep ahead: Complete steps 1-4 and store in the fridge for up to 3 days. Mix in the chocolate chips and add the toppings and it’s ready to serve!
Other Serving IDeas
- Vanilla wafers
- Shortbread cookies
- Apple slices
- Pretzel rods
- Brownie bites
- Chocolate chip cookies
- Biscotti
- Banana slices
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S’mores Dip with Cottage Cheese
Ingredients
- 16 ounces Good Culture Low Fat 2% Cottage Cheese
- 7 ounces marshmallow fluff/creme
- 1 1/2 cups cool whip, softened
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- Pinch of salt, optional
To Serve
- Mini chocolate chips
- Mini marshmallows
- Graham crackers, for garnish and to dip
- Strawberries, for dipping
Instructions
- Add the cottage cheese to a blender. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Combine whipped cottage cheese, cool whip, marshmallow fluff, maple syrup, vanilla extract and a pinch of salt (optional) to a large mixing bowl.
- Using a hand mixer, beat on low or medium until all the ingredients are well-combined with minimal or no lumps. Pour the mixture into a large bowl or 9.5 inch circular glass dish.
- Add mini chocolate chips (I used about 1 cup) and combine. Top the dip with crushed graham crackers and mini marshmallows when ready to serve (max 3 hours before serving to prevent sogginess). Serve with sheets of graham crackers and strawberries. Store in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 4 days!
Notes
- You can always taste test by dipping a graham cracker into the dip and adjusting with more marshmallow, maple syrup or cool whip.
- To prep ahead: Complete steps 1-4 and store in the fridge for up to 3 days. Mix in the chocolate chips and add the toppings and it’s ready to serve!
- Other serving ideas: shortbread cookies, vanilla wafers, pretzel rods, pretzel sticks, apple slices, banana slices, brownie bites, biscotti, chocolate chip cookies