• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
The Carefree Kitchen
  • Home
  • Recipe Box
    • All Recipes
    • Appetizers
      • Cheese
      • Dips
    • Breakfast
      • Quick Bread Recipe
      • Breakfast Casseroles
      • Eggs
      • French Toast
    • Salads
    • Soups
    • Main Dish
      • Beef
      • Chicken
      • Pasta
      • Pork
      • Seafood
      • Turkey
    • Sides
      • Potatoes
      • Rice
      • Veggies
    • Desserts
      • Bars
      • Cakes
      • Cookies
      • No Bake
    • Breads
    • Sauces & Condiments
    • Drinks
    • Einkorn Flour
  • Videos
  • Gift Guide 2020
  • About
  • Contact
menu icon
go to homepage
search icon
Homepage link
  • Home
  • Recipe Box
  • Videos
  • Gift Guide 2020
  • About
  • Contact
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
  • ×

    Home » Desserts » No Bake » Lemon Cheesecake Fruit Dip

    Lemon Cheesecake Fruit Dip

    Published: June 4, 2018 · Jill Baird · 1 Comment

    lemon Cheesecake Fruit dip on a platter wiith fresh strawberries and pineapple

    Sharing is caring!

    585 shares
    • Share
    • Yummly
    • Twitter
    Jump to Recipe
    how to make lemon cheesecake fruit dip
    creamy lemon fruit dip
    lemon cheesecake dip
    best lemon fruit dip made with cream cheese and whipped cream
    how to make lemon fruit dip

    This creamy, dreamy Lemon Cheesecake Fruit Dip is made with simple ingredients and takes just 10 minutes to prep.  It’s tart and sweet, light and fluffy and perfect for serving at potlucks, backyard BBQs, baby showers or as an after school snack.

    Jump to:
    • Lemon Fruit Dip
    • Ingredients in Lemon Cheesecake Fruit Dip
    • How to Make Lemon Cream Cheese Dip
    • Recipe Variations and Tips
    • Lemon Cheesecake Fruit Dip Recipe

    Lemon Fruit Dip

    This Lemon Fruit Dip is the super simple no-bake recipe you’ve been waiting for.  It’s perfectly sweet and tangy, takes just a few minutes to throw together and fits in whether it’s winter, spring, summer or fall.  It's a cream cheese powdered sugar fruit dip recipe perfect to dunk your favorite fruits or sweet snacks.

    You can make this recipe as directed, or feel free to try and of easy our recipe variations below.  And if lemon isn’t your thing, we’ve got you covered!  Give our Cherry Cheesecake Dip, Cream Cheese Caramel Apple Dip or No-Bake Chocolate Cheesecake Dip, give it a try.

    Lemon Cheesecake Fruit Dip in a small serving bowl on a plate with fresh strawberries and pineapples, a cool whip cream cheese fruit dip

    Serving Suggestions for Lemon Dip

    Most often, we’ll serve this lemon fruit dip in a cute bowl with a side of fresh fruit, graham crackers or butter cookies.  But, there are so many fun ways to display and eat this recipe!  Here are a few of our suggestions:

    • Add to crepes, waffles, or pancakes for breakfast.
    • Serve inside this Fruit Charcuterie Board at a baby shower, bridal shower or brunch gathering.
    • Use as a layer for this Lemon Raspberry Parfait.
    • Pipe into strawberries to make no-bake lemon cheesecake stuffed strawberries. 
    • Scoop into your favorite no-bake pie crust and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving as a simple No-Bake Lemon Cheesecake.
    fruit dip with cream cheese and cool whip, served with fresh fruit.

    Ingredients in Lemon Cheesecake Fruit Dip

    • Heavy Whipping Cream - make sure your heavy cream is cold before whipping so that it holds its shape.  
    • Cream Cheese - you’ll need for your cream cheese dip to be softened and the easiest way to do that is to pull it out to room temperature a couple of hours before you plan to use it.  If you forget, transfer it to a microwave safe dish and heat for about 10 seconds at a time until softened.  We recommend using full fat cream cheese, but if you are watching calories you can substitute reduced fat.
    • Lemon Juice - fresh lemon juice tastes the best.  In the winter when Meyer Lemons are in season, try them for a delicious substitute. 
    • Powdered Sugar - this sweetens the cream cheese fruit dip without any grittiness.
    • Vanilla Extract - pure vanilla extract tastes best.  

    How to Make Lemon Cream Cheese Dip

    1. Whip the cream.  In the bowl of a stand mixer (or a large bowl using a hand mixer), add the heavy whipping cream and whip until soft peaks form.  Transfer to another mixing bowl and set aside.
    2. Cream the cheesecake mixture.  Add the room temperature cream cheese, lemon juice and vanilla into the stand mixer bowl and cream using the paddle attachment until the mixture is light and fluffy.  Add the powdered sugar and mix on low to combine, then increase speed and mix until light and fluffy again.
    3. Fold in the whipped cream.  Turn off the mixer and carefully fold in the whipped cream using a rubber spatula, mixing until no streaks remain.
    4. Serve or store.  Store in the refrigerator until ready to serve, or serve immediately with fruit, graham crackers or on crepes. Enjoy!

    Recipe Variations and Tips

    • Add fresh lemon zest to your cheesecake dip.
    • Substitute Key Limes (or plain limes) to make a Key Lime Pie Cheesecake Dip.
    • Try folding in Cool Whip instead of whipped cream for a slightly different texture, and to save yourself a step.
    • Instead of lemon juice, mix in 1 cup of lemon curd and reduce the powdered sugar to ½ cup.  The fruit dip will be slightly less tangy but even creamier.
    • This makes the best cheesecake dip for Strawberries!
    how to make Lemon Cheesecake fruit dip. Fruit dip with pineapple and strawberries on a platter
    Print

    Lemon Cheesecake Fruit Dip Recipe

    This creamy, dreamy Lemon Cheesecake Fruit Dip is made with simple ingredients and takes just 10 minutes to prep.  It’s tart and sweet, light and fluffy and perfect for serving at potlucks, backyard BBQs, baby showers or as an after school snack.
    Course Appetizer, Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Total Time 10 minutes
    Servings 8 people
    Calories 191kcal
    Author The Carefree Kitchen

    Ingredients

    • 1 Cup Heavy Whipping Cream or 2 cups cool whip, thawed
    • 8 oz Cream Cheese room temperature
    • 1 Lemon juiced
    • 1 ½ Cups Powdered Sugar
    • ½ teaspoon Vanilla Extract

    Instructions

    • In the bowl of a stand mixer (or a large bowl using a hand mixer), add the heavy whipping cream and whip until soft peaks form. Transfer to another mixing bowl and set aside.
    • Add the room temperature cream cheese, lemon juice and vanilla into the stand mixer bowl and cream using the paddle attachment until the mixture is light and fluffy. 
    • Add the powdered sugar and mix on low to combine, then increase speed and mix until light and fluffy again. Turn off the mixer and carefully fold in the whipped cream using a rubber spatula, mixing until no streaks remain.
    • Store in the refrigerator until ready to serve, or serve immediately with fruit, graham crackers or on crepes. Enjoy!

    Notes

    Store covered, or in an airtight container, in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 191kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 12mg | Potassium: 28mg | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 435IU | Vitamin C: 2.5mg | Calcium: 19mg

    More of our favorite Lemon Recipes to try:

    • Lemon Sweet Rolls
    • Lemon Cream Blueberry Scones
    • Minty Lemonade
    • Lemon Rosemary Chicken Kabobs
    • Lemon Green Beans
    • Lemon Broccoli
    • Lemon Ginger Chicken
    • Lemon Herb Rice
    • Lemon Bundt Cake

    If you’ve tried this recipe, please rate it and leave a comment on this post. I love hearing feedback from you helps me and other readers too! If you love Pinterest,  feel free to leave a comment and photo there too.  Also, if you like to share, use the hashtag #thecarefreekitchen on Instagram and tag me @thecarefreekitchen so I can find you and give your post some love. You can also find me on Facebook at The Carefree Kitchen. Thank you!!

    Pinterest pin for Lemon Cheesecake Fruit Dip, fruit dip cream cheese powdered sugar

    This no-bake Lemon Cheesecake Fruit Dip is perfectly sweet and tangy, takes just a few minutes to prep and works no matter what season it is. It's a perfect recipe to serve at potlucks, backyard BBQs, baby showers or as an after school snack.

    « Einkorn Cinnamon Breadsticks
    Easy Homemade Fresh Salsa Recipe {Video} »

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Lea

      June 28, 2021 at 10:30 am

      I needed a quick dish to bring to a last minute gathering with some friends, this came together quickly and was gone before anything else on the table. I'd say they loved it!

      Reply

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe Rating




    Primary Sidebar

    Hi! I'm Jill.

    I love sharing my love of food with you and helping you find easy solutions for all of your family's meals and delicious treats.

    Learn More

    Let's Be Friends!

    Most Popular Posts

    • Pumpkin Fluff Dip
    • Chocolate Brownie Waffle Cookies
    • Apple Nachos
    • Chocolate Pudding
    • Korean Ground Beef
    • Soft and Chewy Sugar Cookies
    • Alice Springs Chicken
    • Caramel Dip For Apples

    Explore More Recipes

    Footer

    About The Carefree Kitchen

    The Carefree Kitchen is where I get to share my love of food with you! Every recipe is tested and approved by my family and friends. These recipes are easy to prepare, nutritious, and delicious!

    Copyright © 2022 · Privacy Policy · Disclaimer • Terms and Conditions

    585 shares