Lemon Cheesecake Dip
A creamy and zesty Lemon Cheesecake Dip that’s perfect for gatherings, blending rich cream cheese with the bright flavor of lemon.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/3 cup lemon curd (homemade or store-bought)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 8 oz Cool Whip (thawed)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Lemon zest (for decoration, optional)
Instructions
- Soften the Cream Cheese: Make sure your cream cheese is softened to room temperature.
- Mix the Base: In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese on medium speed until smooth.
- Add the Sweetness: Gradually add the powdered sugar while mixing on low speed.
- Incorporate the Lemon Curd: Add lemon curd and vanilla extract, blending until combined.
- Fold in the Cool Whip: Gently fold in the thawed Cool Whip using a spatula.
- Taste Test: Adjust sweetness or tanginess as needed by adding more lemon curd or powdered sugar.
- Chill: Transfer the dip to a serving bowl, cover, and refrigerate for at least an hour.
- Serve with Flair: Garnish with lemon zest and serve with fresh fruits, cookies, or graham crackers.
Notes
This dip can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to two days. Adjust consistency with milk if too thick.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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