Cream Cheese Dip with Fresh Raspberries and Lemon

Jessica Kostka — Sat, 03 Jun 2023 02:36:57 +0000

This Cream Cheese Dip with Fresh Raspberry and Lemon is the ultimate spring & summer appetizer!

You can make this recipe with just 5 simple ingredients.

Then you’ve got a delicious dip to enjoy with family and friends!

The Spring and Summer are the best season for easy dips. I love a quick and easy dip that’s perfect for entertaining just like my roasted balsamic strawberry dip and blueberry goat cheese dip with crostini. This whole thing takes just 5 minutes to make!

Why you’ll love this cream cheese dip with raspberries and lemon

You don’t need much time to make this!
It’s perfect for any Spring or Summer gathering like baby showers, picnics, barbecues or wedding showers.
You only need 5 fresh ingredients and can serve this raspberry dip at room temperature. Plus you can find all of these ingredients easily at the grocery store!

Ingredients for this recipe

Cream cheese: make sure to bring the cream cheese to room temperature so that it’s softened and easy to spread – there is no need for using an electric mixer here!

Raspberry jam: swirled into the cream cheese, it’s like creating a delicious cheesecake filling without all of the work

Raspberries: you’ll need a 1/4 cup raspberries to add to the top of this raspberry fruit dip

Lemon zest: adds a burst of lemony flavour but if you don’t want to use lemon zest just add a quick squeeze of lemon juice.

Honey: use liquid honey for a final drizzle on the dip to create a pretty top layer before serving.

Step by step process to make this cream cheese dip with raspberries and lemon

Step 1: Spread cream cheese on the bottom of a low medium bowl or plate.

Step 2: Next spread a layer of raspberry jam; sprinkle on the fresh raspberries and then zest of one lemon. Finally drizzle on some honey.

Step 3: Garnish with fresh mint and enjoy alongside a small bowl of crackers or crostini.

This dip combines fresh fruit with cream cheese and a burst of lemon flavour. It truly has the flavours of a raspberry cheesecake!

Cream Cheese Dip with Fresh Raspberry and Lemon

This cream cheese dip with raspberries & lemon takes just 5 minutes to make with 5 simple ingredients! A perfect recipe for entertaining!

Course Appetizer

Cuisine american-inspired

Keyword dip

Prep Time 5

Total Time 5

Servings -4

Author Jess

Ingredients

1 1/4 cups softened cream cheese
1/4 cup raspberry jam
1/2-3/4 cup fresh raspberries
zest of one lemon
1-2 tbsp liquid honey
optional: fresh mint for garnish
serve with choice of crackers or crostini

Instructions

Spread cream cheese on the bottom of a low medium bowl or plate.
Next spread a layer of raspberry jam, sort of swirl it into the cream cheese. Sprinkle on the fresh raspberries and then zest of one lemon. Finally drizzle honey over the whole dip.
Garnish with fresh mint and enjoy alongside crackers or crostini.

Notes

I love serving this with crostini, but you can also serve it with pita chips, crusty baguette or graham crackers for a more sweet dip!
If your cream cheese needs a little extra help to become a spreadable consitency, put the cream cheese in a large bowl and use a wooden to metal spoon to stir it somewhat vigourously until the desired texture is reached.
Want to make crostini to go with this dip? Slice a baguette into 1-inch thick slices and preheat your oven to 400°Fahrenheit. Brush one side of each slice of baguette with olive oil and place on a baking sheet in a single layer. Toast for 10 minutes, flipping after 5 minutes.

Expert Tips for making this cream cheese dip with raspberries and lemon

I love serving this with crostini, but you can also serve it with pita chips, crusty baguette or graham crackers for a more sweet dip!
If your cream cheese needs a little extra help to become a spreadable consitency, put the cream cheese in a large bowl and use a wooden to metal spoon to stir it somewhat vigourously until the desired texture is reached.
This would also be delicious served alongside a fruit tray as a fruit dip!
Want to make this with a different favorite fruit? You could try blueberries or strawberries matched with a blueberry or strawberry jam instead of raspberry.

FAQ

How to I make crostini for serving with this recipe?
Want to make crostini to go with this dip? Slice a baguette into 1-inch thick slices and preheat your oven to 400°Fahrenheit. Brush one side of each slice of baguette with olive oil and place on a baking sheet in a single layer. Toast for 10 minutes, flipping after 5 minutes.

Can I use frozen raspberries?
Fresh raspberries work best for this recipe as frozen ones, once defrosted, can become too soggy.

What if I have leftovers?
While I recommend serving this delicious dip right away, you could store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for one day. Highly recommend using it as a toast or bagel spread the next day!

This dip is a total game changer because of how simple it is! Plus the flavour is sure to please all of your guests. You could even serve this as a fun after-school snack or as a ‘cheese course’ dessert for something a little different. Enjoy this cream cheese dip with raspberries and lemon as you see fit!