Best Buckeye Dip
If you love classic Buckeye candies (that dreamy combo of peanut butter and chocolate), you’re going to go crazy for this Buckeye Dip with Ganache. It takes everything you love about the Ohio State favorite and turns it into a creamy, scoop-able dip that’s perfect for game day, holidays, or any time you need a crowd-pleasing dessert. This dip has all the essentials: rich peanut butter, a cheesecake-style base, a touch of sweetness, and of course, a thick chocolate ganache spread over the top. It’s basically like breaking into a giant Buckeye truffle with every bite. Serve it in a pie plate with graham crackers, pretzels, or apple slices and watch it disappear in minutes. If you love sweet dips for tailgate parties or holiday parties, check out my Cannoli Dip, my Apple Pie Dip, or my Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake Dip. If you’re look for the best Holiday Side Dishes, or Holiday Desserts, or even Holiday Appetizers. I got them all lined up and ready for you just click the text!
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Yes! Whip 1 cup heavy cream with 2 tbsp powdered sugar until stiff peaks form and fold it in.
Not recommended — the texture changes once thawed. Best enjoyed fresh or refrigerated.
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Best Buckeye Dip
Ingredients
Method
- In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese and peanut butter until smooth and creamy.
- Mix in vanilla extract and powdered sugar until fully combined.
- Fold in Cool Whip (or homemade whipped cream) until fluffy.
- Stir in mini chocolate chips. Spread evenly into a 9-inch pie plate (or similar shallow dish).
- Place chocolate chips in a heat-safe bowl.
- Heat cream until steaming (just before a boil). Pour over chocolate chips.
- Let sit 2–3 minutes, then whisk until smooth and glossy.
- Let cool slightly so it thickens but is still pourable.
- Spread the ganache evenly over the peanut butter dip.
- Garnish with crushed peanuts, Reese’s, or a sprinkle of flaky sea salt.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes to set.
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