Creamy Easter Dip (Print)
Festive creamy dip with fresh herbs, vegetables, and zesty lemon.
# What You Need:
→ Dairy Base
01 - 1 cup (225 g) cream cheese, softened
02 - ½ cup (120 g) sour cream
03 - ¼ cup (60 g) mayonnaise
→ Vegetables & Herbs
04 - 2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped
05 - 2 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped
06 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
07 - 1 small carrot, finely grated
08 - 1 small cucumber, seeded and finely diced
09 - 2 radishes, finely diced
→ Seasonings
10 - 1 teaspoon lemon zest
11 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
12 - ½ teaspoon garlic powder
13 - ¼ teaspoon salt
14 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper
# How To Make It:
01 - In a medium bowl, combine softened cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise. Mix until smooth and creamy.
02 - Add chives, dill, parsley, grated carrot, diced cucumber, and diced radishes. Stir to evenly distribute the herbs and vegetables.
03 - Add lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to combine.
04 - Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
05 - Transfer to a serving bowl, cover, and chill for at least 30 minutes for flavors to meld.
06 - Serve with assorted fresh vegetables, crackers, or pita chips.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It comes together in under ten minutes but looks like you put in real effort
- The combination of fresh herbs and crisp vegetables makes each bite interesting
- It sits beautifully on a Easter brunch spread and pairs with everything
02 -
- Dont skip the chilling time because the flavors need those thirty minutes to really come together
- The vegetables will release some moisture as it sits, which actually makes the dip even better
03 -
- Grating the carrot on the finest holes of your box grater makes it almost disappear into the dip
- Seed your cucumber thoroughly or the dip will become watery as it sits