Description
Lemon Bar Dip is a bright, tangy, and creamy treat that captures the essence of classic lemon bars in a quick and easy dip form, perfect for parties or a sweet snack.
Ingredients
1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1/2 cup lemon curd (store-bought or homemade)
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Zest of 1 lemon
Optional: crushed graham crackers for topping
Instructions
- Beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
- Add powdered sugar, lemon curd, vanilla extract, and lemon zest. Mix until light and fluffy.
- Spoon the mixture into a serving bowl.
- Sprinkle crushed graham crackers on top if desired.
- Chill the dip for about 30 minutes to let flavors meld and improve texture.
- Serve with graham crackers, vanilla wafers, shortbread cookies, or fresh fruit for dipping.
Notes
This dip can be made ahead and chilled for enhanced flavor.
Store leftovers covered in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Use gluten-free crackers or fruit to keep it gluten-free.
Low-fat cream cheese can be used but results in a less rich texture.
Try adding fresh mint, orange zest, or whipped cream for variations.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert Dip
- Method: No-Bake, Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1/8 of the recipe
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0.2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
