Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Dip

½  cup raisins
1 T. brandy
2 cups cream cheese; softened
½ cup whipping cream
½ t. vanilla extract
¼ cup dark brown sugar
1 t. cinnamon; ground
½ cup mini chocolate chips


Mix the raisins and brandy (making sure all the raisins are coated) and let soak for 15 minutes. In another bowl, beat the cream cheese and whipping cream until well blended and smooth. Add the vanilla, mixing well. Blend in the brown sugar and cinnamon. Mix in the "slushed" raisins and chocolate chips, blending well. Garnish with a light dusting of cinnamon. Serve at room temperature.  DIPPERS: Graham Crackers, Honeydew Melon, Strawberries, Peaches, Dried Fruit, Pound Cake Cubes. Yield: 6 Servings (about 3¾ cups of dip)