Looking for a quick and crowd-pleasing treat? This peanut butter cup dip will be the hit of your next gathering!
If you’re a fan of peanut butter, this peanut butter cup dip is about to become your new favorite treat! Creamy, rich, and filled with peanut butter cups, this dip is perfect for serving at parties, game nights, or just indulging in a sweet snack at home. Whether you’re scooping it up with pretzels, apple slices, or your favorite cookies, this dip is a crowd-pleaser that comes together quickly with just a handful of ingredients.
Why You’ll Love This Peanut Butter Cup Dip Recipe
- Quick and easy. With just a few ingredients and minimal prep time, you can whip up this peanut butter dip in no time!
- Peanut butter lovers’ dream. Packed with peanut butter flavor and loaded with peanut butter cups, it’s perfect for satisfying even your biggest peanut butter cravings.
- Make-ahead friendly. Prep it in advance and refrigerate until you’re ready to serve. It’s a great option for parties or gatherings.
What You’ll Need
See the recipe card below for ingredient quantities and full instructions.
- Cream cheese – Let this come to room temperature for easier mixing and a smoother texture for your dip. Use full-fat cream cheese that comes in blocks, not the whipped kind in a tub.
- Peanut butter – Use regular peanut butter, not a natural variety.
- Milk – I usually use whole milk, but any kind you have on hand will work.
- Vanilla extract
- Confectioners’ sugar – Also labeled as powdered sugar, icing sugar, or 10X sugar. If yours is especially lumpy, sift it first for a smoother dip texture.
- Peanut butter cups – I prefer starting with mini peanut butter cups, but the regular size is fine, too. Either way, chop them into bite-size pieces.
How to Make Peanut Butter Cup Dip
- Start mixing. Beat the cream cheese, peanut butter, 1 tablespoon of the milk, and vanilla until smooth. Add more of the remaining milk if needed.
- Add the sugar. Gradually add the confectioners’ sugar, mixing until combined.
- Finish mixing. Fold the peanut butter cups into the mixture.
- Chill. Refrigerate for at least an hour before serving.
Tips for Success
- Use room temperature cream cheese. It will mix more easily and give your peanut butter dip a smoother texture.
- Adjust the consistency. If the dip seems too thick after mixing, you can add a bit more milk, a teaspoon at a time, until it reaches the desired consistency. If it’s too thin, a little more confectioners’ sugar can help thicken it up.
- Chop the peanut butter cups. I like to start with mini peanut butter cups and chop them into bite-size pieces. The smaller pieces will mix more easily and make the dip easier to serve and scoop.
Variations
- Change the add-in. For something a bit different, try substituting mini chocolate chips, pretzel pieces, chopped peanuts, or another add-in that sounds like a good pairing with this peanut butter dip.
- Keep it simple. You can omit the peanut butter cups altogether for a simpler dip that focuses on the peanut butter flavor.
- Add a swirl. Gently swirl a bit of Nutella or a thick caramel sauce into the dip for a fun flavor contrast.
Serving Suggestions
There are so many options for what to serve with peanut butter cup. Here are some of my favorite pairings:
- Cookies: Graham crackers (plain, chocolate, or cinnamon), vanilla wafers, shortbread, wafer cookies, chocolate sandwich cookies, animal crackers, chocolate wafers
- Fruit: Apple slices, strawberries, banana slices
- Salty dippers: Pretzel rods or pretzel thins, sturdy potato chips (like kettle chips), buttery crackers (like Ritz or Club), pita chips
How to Store
- Refrigerator: Store the dip in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 3 days. You’ll likely need to give it a good stir before serving. If necessary, let it sit at room temperature for about 15 minutes to let it soften for easier dipping.
- Freezer: This dip is best enjoyed fresh or refrigerated. Freezing isn’t recommended, as the texture may change once thawed, becoming grainy or less smooth.
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Peanut Butter Cup Dip
Get ready to satisfy your peanut butter cravings with this delicious and easy-to-make peanut butter cup dip!
Ingredients
- 8 ounces (226g) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1-2 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup (55g) confectioners’ sugar
- 1/2 cup chopped peanut butter cups
Instructions
- Using an electric mixer on medium speed, beat the cream cheese, peanut butter, 1 tablespoon milk, and vanilla until thoroughly combined and smooth. Add more milk as needed to get the desired consistency.
- Gradually add the confectioners’ sugar, and mix until combined.
- Gently fold in the peanut butter cups.
- Refrigerate for about an hour before serving.
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 3 day.
For tips, step-by-step photos, and extra details, be sure to read the full post above before starting. It’s packed with helpful info to answer common questions!
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