A delicious lemon cheesecake dessert dip with just 4 ingredients that pairs perfectly with Nilla wafers, fruit, and pretzels. Perfect for spring parties.

Close up of Lemon Cheesecake Dip with Lemon Twist and Zest in White Bowl

If you love lemon baked goods—lemon meringue pie, lemon cheesecake, or lemon bars—you will love this lemon cheesecake dip! It’s light and fluffy and tastes just like springtime in a bowl.

It’s so easy to whip up with just four simple ingredients (plus delicious dippers like strawberries and wafer cookies). We think it’s the perfect addition to a Mother’s Day brunch or graduation party dessert table.

Dessert Dip with Lemon Twist and Wafer Cookies

Ingredient Notes

Here are the four simple ingredients you’ll need (pictured below). Read on for a few notes.

Cool Whip, Cream Cheese, Lemon Curd, and Powdered Sugar in White Bowls on Marble Surface

Cream cheese: the cream cheese should be softened (not at room temperature).

Lemon curd: you can find lemon curd near the preserves and jam at the grocery store. We use 12 ounces because that is the size jar available in our grocery store, but you can use 10 ounces if needed, and it will still be delicious.

🍋 What is Lemon Curd?

Lemon curd is a creamy spread or filling with a tangy, sweet flavor made from lemon juice, sugar, eggs, and butter. It has many uses, the most popular being filling for cakes, tarts, and pies.

Supplies

Medium-sized mixing bowl and spoon
Electric hand mixer
Rubber spatula
Measuring cups
Storage container
Serving dish and platter for dippers
Cutting board, knife, and zester

Lemon Dip with Wafers, Pretzels, and Strawberries

Let’s Make This Yummy Dessert Dip

Follow these easy steps, and you’ll have a delicious cheesecake dip in no time.

1 Blend Cream Cheese and Powdered sugar.

In a medium mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese and powdered sugar. Mix until smooth and creamy.

Mixing Cream Cheese and Powdered Sugar with Electric Mixer

2 Mix in lemon curd.

Add the lemon curd and mix until well combined. We like to use an electric mixer and mix until it’s velvety.

Mixing in Lemon Curd to Cream Cheese Mixture in Glass Bowl

3 Add Cool Whip.

Fold in the Cool Whip. Chill in the fridge until you’re ready to serve.

4 Garnish. pair with dippers.

Add the dip to a serving bowl. Then make a lemon twist and add to the top as a garnish along with fresh lemon zest. Pair with dippers like Nilla wafers, strawberries, and pretzels (see more ideas). Serve and enjoy!

Adding Lemon Zest on Top of Dessert Dip with Zester

Lemon Cheesecake Dip in Bowl with Wafers and Strawberries

More About This Recipe

We love a good lemon cheesecake, and this recipe has all the delicious flavor of a lemon cheesecake in about 20 minutes (instead of many hours!). That’s a win in our book. It’s so simple yet so delicious—our favorite kind of recipe.
Our favorite dippers are strawberries and Nilla wafers. So many things can pair with this dip, like graham crackers, wafers, cookies, berries, and pie crust fries, so feel free to get creative.

Lemon Cheesecake Dip with Wafer Cookies Around It on a Plate

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are answers to commonly asked questions about making this lemon cheesecake dip.

How should I store this Cheesecake Dip?

Store the dip in the fridge for up to 3 days. Because of the cream cheese, do not leave the dip out for more than 2 hours at room temperature.

Can I use different dippers besides Nilla wafers, strawberries, and pretzels?

Yes, you can try using golden Oreos, vanilla or strawberry creme wafers, or other dippers of your choice—there are so many delicious options.

Is it possible to adjust the sweetness of the dip?

Yes, you can adjust the sweetness by varying the amount of powdered sugar added to the recipe. If you prefer a sweeter dip, you can increase the amount of powdered sugar, or you can reduce it (or remove it) for a less sweet flavor.

Dipping a Strawberry Wafer Into Dessert Dip

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