30+ Best Dessert Dips for Parties (Easy Sweet Dips)

These easy dessert dips are basically dessert you’re allowed to dunk things in. The base is usually cream cheese or marshmallow fluff, and most never see the oven. You’ll find classics like cannoli dip right next to wild cards like Twix dip and margarita dip. Many can be made a day or two ahead, so they’re a smart pick for a baby shower or a holiday party.

I’m usually the cheesy, hearty dip person. But I have a monster sweet tooth, and it does not care what’s on the party menu.

So these are the dips I make when I want dessert and don’t feel like baking. Most of them are my own recipes.

When I can’t decide I usually go for the cannoli dip. Everyone I know loves them and it’s super easy. Plus, any leftover dip ends up on my french toast the next morning.

Grab a spoon. Or a pretzel. I won’t judge if it’s a finger.

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blue bowl of cake batter dip and sprinkles

Flavors Worth Dunking Into

Popular flavors include chocolate chip, peanut butter, cookie dough, cheesecake, and fruity ones like lemon, strawberry or key lime. Then pile on the toppings. Sprinkles, chocolate chips, chopped peanut butter cups, whatever’s hiding in the pantry.

What To Dip

Here are my favorite dippers:

Fresh fruit
Cookies (chocolate chip or whatever’s in the cookie jar)
Pretzels
Graham crackers
Brownies
Animal crackers
Vanilla wafers
Marshmallows

Dessert Dips for Parties (and Every Other Excuse)

A sweet dip works pretty much anywhere you’d bring dessert, minus the plates and forks.

Baby showers: Dunkaroo Dip
Bridal showers
Holiday parties: Hot Cocoa Dip
Fall get-togethers: Fluffy Pumpkin Dip or Sweet Potato Souffle Dip
Easter: Carrot Cake Dip
Valentine’s Day: Heart Snack Cake Dip
Game day
Hot summer days
After school snacks

30+ Sweet Dips to Try

Apple Pie Salsa

Who says salsa has to be made with tomatoes? Not this girl! Fresh apples, pears and kiwi get tossed with apple pie spice and a pinch of sugar, then scooped up with baked cinnamon sugar pita chips.

overhead view of banana dip surrounded by vanilla wafers

Banana Cream Pie Dip

This banana cream pie dip is exactly the dessert dip you are looking for! Creamy, full of banana flavor, and topped with crunchy toasted coconut.

Booty Dip

If you’re in the mood for an insanely delicious snack, this creamy dip is for you! Booty dip is a fast and easy no bake dessert to throw together for your next gathering, or maybe just for you.

bowl of dip and chocolate chips with a strawberry

Brownie Batter Dip

If you’re in charge of bringing the sweets to the next party you attend, look no further! This brownie batter dip recipe will have everyone scraping the bottom of the bowl. It’s an easy recipe to make when you’re looking for a quick sweet fix!

Cannoli Dip

Holy cannoli THIS IS GOOD! Made with cream cheese, ricotta and a few sweet additions, the best cannoli dip is made in just 10 minutes. Served with waffle cones, fresh fruit, or top on Belgian waffles for the ultimate in brunch foods.

Caramel Apple Dip

This easy caramel apple dip recipe is the best way to get the delicious flavor of caramel apples we all love but without all the mess. It’s definitely easier to eat too!

Carrot Cake Dip

This carrot cake dip is the ultimate springtime sweet treat, and it’s perfect for an Easter get-together!

Chai Latte Dip

Enjoy a morning cup of Joe but in a fun dessert. This chai latte dip is creamy, spicy, with a hint of coffee and will make your afternoons and evenings just as nice as your mornings!

Cheesecake Dip

Cheesecake dip tastes exactly like cheesecake… without the need to bake a single thing. Creamy, tart and balanced, this dessert dip calls for just FOUR ingredients.

Pair it with your favorite dippers, like graham crackers, fruit or pretzels. It’s ready in less than 10 minutes, too, so it’s great for easy entertaining for both kids and adults.

Cherry Garcia Dip

Cherry garcia dip will have you enjoying your favorite ice cream flavor full of tart cherries, dark chocolate chips, and a hint of amaretto!

All combined in a creamy vanilla cream cheese base and served with chocolate cookies for the perfect dessert or party food.

Cherry Cheesecake Dip

I make this when I am craving something cherry and a little less time-consuming than a traditional strawberry pretzel salad. It is totally dippable and inhalable!

Chocolate Cheesecake Dip

Chocolate cheesecake dip is a tart and creamy chocolate dip. Blend just four ingredients together and serve with your favorite dippers to make the ultimate chocolate fruit dip.

chocolate chip cream cheese dip recipe in a waffle cone bowl

Chocolate Chip Dip

Every time I take this cream cheese chocolate chip dip to a party, I come home with an empty bowl and a bunch of requests for the recipe. Sweet, creamy, and full of classic flavors, it’s always a huge hit!

Chocolate Dunkaroo Dip

This easy, homemade chocolate Dunkaroo dip only uses 3 ingredients and it’s just as tasty as what you remember from childhood!

Chocolate Fruit Dip

This easy chocolate fruit dip has just 4 ingredients, and it skips the Cool Whip and marshmallow fluff without skimping on flavor.

Derby Pie Dip

The world-famous Kentucky Derby pie made with pecans, chocolate, and bourbon is now a dip. Serve with shortbread cookies and it will be just like pie only easier to eat!

waffle bowl full of funfetti dip with teddy grahams

Dunkaroo Dip

Birthday parties aren’t complete without this sweet, delicious Dunkaroo dip to grab and go! This popular snack is a home run for all get togethers; say hello to your favorite plus-one to any baby shower, brunch, or kiddie play dates.

Fluffy Pumpkin Dip

Pumpkin fluff dip is the perfect Fall party appetizer. Sweet and creamy, it tastes like a pumpkin pie. Mixed with gooey marshmallow cream, fluffy cool whip, and topped with nutty & toasty graham cookies!

Fruit Dip

The perfect complement to fresh fruit is the best fruit dip ever. It’s light, fluffy, sweet, and creamy and only 2 ingredients. Perfect for a party!

Fruit Salsa with Cinnamon Pita Chips

Cantaloupe, strawberries, pineapple and kiwi with fresh mint, served with crispy cinnamon sugar pita chips for scooping. It’s ready in 20 minutes and makes 16 servings.

Funfetti Cake Batter Dip

This Funfetti dip is an amazing 4 ingredient dip that is perfect for a party! This dip has the great taste of cake batter and is perfect with pretzels, cookies, or fruit.

Heart Snack Cake Dip

This Heart Snack Cake Valentine’s Day dip is an irresistible dessert dip made in less than 10 minutes and with 5 simple ingredients.

This delicious dip has all the flavors of a Valentine’s Little Debbie snack cake combined with fluffy cheesecake for a combo you can’t resist.

Hot Cocoa Dip

With 3 simple ingredients, you can put this easy hot cocoa dip recipe together in no time flat. This festive dessert dip is perfect for holiday parties or a winter afternoon. What a fun way to eat your hot cocoa and topped with mini marshmallows!

clear bowl overflowing with dip topped with lime zest and a salted pretzel on the top

Margarita Dip

Your favorite cocktail, now in dip form. This bright and creamy margarita dip is full of the flavors of lime and tequila and the perfect amount of salt when served on top of a salted pretzel!

Oatmeal Cream Pie Dip

Oatmeal cream pie dip is a modern twist on a lunchbox cookie favorite. Take a walk down memory lane with this creamy dip!

Oreo Cheesecake Dip

Oreo cookies are the perfect combination of chocolate cookies and minty cream filling! Now the great flavors of the Oreo cookie are combined with cream cheese to make a delicious dip that will remind you of Oreo cookies and milk.

Peanut Butter Dip

Peanut butter dip is the perfect dip for apple slices, cookies, crackers, or even spread on pancakes and waffles. Sweet, nutty, and a hint of salt, this fruit dip will be your new favorite snack and made in less than 5 minutes.

piña colada fruit dip in a yellow bowl topped with a strawberry, with pineapple, pretzels and berries around it

Pina Colada Fruit Dip

This piña colada fruit dip combines the great piña colada flavors of coconut and pineapple, along with cream cheese and cool whip for a sweet fruit dip, perfect for a snack or serving at a party.

S’mores Dip

An easy dip made with marshmallow buttercream swirled with chocolate ganache. Serve with graham crackers or your favorite crunchy dipper and have the taste of summer all year long! If you need it gluten free, read your labels.

Snickers Dip

This Snickers candy bar dip is so fluffy and delicious, and perfect for any get together. Serve it with apples, or graham crackers, and kids of all ages will go crazy!

Sweet Potato Souffle Dip

Sweet potato soufflé dip with toasted marshmallow is your favorite fall side dish transformed into a sweet potato appetizer. Dip in some cinnamon graham cracker sticks for an even sweeter treat!

Twix Dip

A rich and decadent chocolate fudge dip swirled with caramel and crushed Twix bars makes for a truly amazing dip or dessert. Get ready to make a few batches of this Twix dip because everyone is going to inhale this!

Vanilla Almond Fruit Dip

Creamy vanilla almond fruit dip is made with 4 simple ingredients: Cool Whip, vanilla pudding, milk, and almond extract. This easy fruit dip recipe comes together in minutes and will be the perfect addition to your fruit platter.

No marshmallow creme and no cream cheese needed for this one.

These Best Dessert dips are easy recipes to throw together for just about any occasion! Get creative with different flavors, toppings, colors, and let me know which one is your favorite!

Dessert Dip FAQs

What are some dessert dips?

Most fall into a few camps. There are cream cheese dips like cheesecake dip and cannoli dip, fluffy ones built on marshmallow fluff or Cool Whip, candy bar dips like Twix dip and Snickers dip, and fruit dips made for strawberries and apple slices. This list has some of each.

What are 12 quick and easy dessert dips?

Pick any 12 from this list and you’re covered. A few of the fastest: Peanut Butter Dip is ready in less than 5 minutes. Cannoli Dip takes 10. Cheesecake Dip and Heart Snack Cake Dip are both under 10 minutes. And the Fruit Dip is only 2 ingredients.

What are some crowd-pleasing dips?

Every time I take Cherry Garcia Dip to a party, I come home with an empty bowl and a bunch of requests for the recipe. Brownie Batter Dip has people scraping the bottom of the bowl too.

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Recipe Tips & Tricks

Keep them cold. Most of these have a dairy base like cream cheese or whipped cream, so I don’t leave them out for more than an hour. If they need to sit out longer, set the bowl over ice or on a chilled platter.
Make them ahead. Many dessert dips can be made a day or two in advance, which is the whole point when you’re the one hosting.
Storing leftovers. If there are any (rare), most dessert dips keep in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 to 5 days.

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