This Buckeye Dip tastes just like classic Buckeye candy—rich peanut butter and creamy chocolate—perfect for parties, game nights, or dessert tables. Super easy and no baking required!
⏱ Prep Time
10 minutes
No cooking needed
Serves: 8–12 people
🥄 Ingredients
Peanut Butter Layer
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1 cup creamy peanut butter
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1 cup powdered sugar
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8 oz cream cheese (softened)
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1 cup whipped topping (Cool Whip or homemade whipped cream)
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1 tsp vanilla extract
Chocolate Layer
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1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
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2 tbsp heavy cream (or milk)
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Make Peanut Butter Layer
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Beat peanut butter, cream cheese, and powdered sugar until smooth.
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Mix in vanilla extract.
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Fold in whipped topping gently until fluffy.
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Spread into a serving dish or pie dish.
2️⃣ Make Chocolate Layer
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Microwave chocolate chips with cream in 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
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Let cool slightly, then spread over the peanut butter layer.
3️⃣ Chill & Serve
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Refrigerate for 30 minutes for best texture.
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Serve with graham crackers, pretzels, apple slices, or vanilla wafers.
🍫 Equipment
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Mixing bowl
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Hand mixer
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Microwave-safe bowl
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Spatula
🧊 Tips & Variations
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Extra Sweet: Add mini chocolate chips on top.
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Crunchy: Use crunchy peanut butter or chopped peanuts.
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No Cream Cheese: Use Greek yogurt for a lighter version.
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Keto Version: Use powdered erythritol and sugar-free chocolate chips.
🥗 Nutrition (Per Serving – Approx.)
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Calories: 280
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Fat: 20g
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Carbs: 18g
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Sugar: 14g
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Protein: 6g