Name: Lemon Chive Cheese Dip
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 260 min
Ingredients: 4 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, (at room temperature); ½ cup part-skim ricotta cheese; ½ cup light sour cream; ½ cup finely snipped fresh chives; 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest; ¼ teaspoon kosher or sea salt; ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; lemon zest and fresh chives, (for garnish (optional)); fresh vegetables and/or crackers, (for serving)

This Lemon Chive Cheese Dip is a lovely dip for vegetables. It’s a creamy, lemony dip with great texture.

lemon chive cheese dip on display platter with veggies

About Lemon Chive Cheese Dip:

I’ve always loved this dip as a nice, chilled dip to serve in the summer months. It has a bright and fresh presentation, and the lemon flavor is a pleasant change from heavier dips. I like to use low fat ingredients in this dip to keep things as light as possible, but you are welcome to use full-fat versions of cream cheese, ricotta cheese and sour cream, if you prefer.

lemon chive cheese dip in bowl surrounded by veggies on plate

What are some good things to serve with this dip?

Serve this dip with fresh vegetables such as broccoli florets, bell pepper strips and carrots. Alternately, you can spread this dip onto your favorite crackers.

lemon chive cheese dip in bowl with veggies

One really delicious way to serve it is to toast baguette slices, spread a little of the dip on top and then slip a little piece of prosciutto on top of the cheese.

Here are a few more dip recipes you might like to try:

If you happen to be following the Weight Watchers WW plan, you will find a link to the WW Points on the recipe card below.

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Lemon Chive Cheese Dip

By RecipeGirl.com

This is a delicious dip for fresh vegetables!

Prep: 20

Chill Time:: 4

Total: 4 20

Servings: 6 servings (¼ cup per serving)

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Ingredients

▢ 4 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, at room temperature
▢ ½ cup part-skim ricotta cheese
▢ ½ cup light sour cream
▢ ½ cup finely snipped fresh chives
▢ 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest
▢ ¼ teaspoon kosher or sea salt
▢ ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
▢ lemon zest and fresh chives, for garnish (optional)
▢ fresh vegetables and/or crackers, for serving

Instructions

In a medium mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to beat thee cream cheese on medium speed until smooth. Beat in the ricotta cheese and sour cream just until combined. Stir in the chives, lemon zest, salt and pepper. Scrape it into a serving bowl, cover and chill for at least 4 and up to 24 hours.

Notes

I've kept the calorie/fat content lower by using low fat cream cheese, ricotta cheese and sour cream. You can use full-fat versions, if you prefer.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving, Calories: 94kcal, Carbohydrates: 4g, Protein: 5g, Fat: 7g, Saturated Fat: 4g, Cholesterol: 23mg, Sodium: 225mg, Potassium: 123mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 1g, Vitamin A: 391IU, Vitamin C: 3mg, Calcium: 114mg, Iron: 1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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