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Southern Lemon Fruit Dip With Cream Cheese

Southern Lemon Fruit Dip

Lemon fruit dip is a simple, no-bake Southern specialty that combines zesty lemon flavors with creamy textures, creating an irresistible, refreshing, sweet, tangy twist!
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Cook Time: 5 minutes
Lemon zesting: 3 minutes
Total Time: 8 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American, Southern Food
Servings: 4
Calories: 241kcal
Author: Shaunda Necole • The Soul Food Pot®

Equipment

  • lemon zester
  • electric mixer optional, or mix by hand

Ingredients

  • 4 oz cream cheese softened, or whipped cream cheese
  • 1 tablespoon sugar white granulated
  • 5 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 ½ tablespoons lemon zest divided: 1 tablespoon and ½ tablespoon
  • 8 oz whipped cream thawed

Instructions

  • Combine the cream cheese, sugar, lemon juice, and 1 tablespoon of lemon zest in a large bowl, then mix, stirring by hand or with an electric mixer, until smooth and combined.
  • On low speed, stir in the whipped cream until combined.
  • I suggest serving this dip chilled. Refrigerate for one hour, and garnish with the remaining ½ tablespoons of lemon zest. Serve with fruit or other snacks, and enjoy!

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Nutrition

Calories: 241kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 32mg | Sodium: 132mg | Potassium: 119mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 425IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 72mg | Iron: 1mg

Why trust this recipe?

Created + tested by Shaunda Necole, creator of The Soul Food Pot® (real cook, real kitchen). Rooted in African American culinary traditions, with modern shortcuts that don’t sacrifice flavor or legacy. No AI-generated instructions — measurements, timing, and techniques are written, cooked, and verified by Shaunda. Make-it-your-way guidance included, so you can cook confidently with the tools you have.

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