Lemon Dip – Barefeet in the Kitchen

Creamy Lemon Dip served with fresh berries, graham crackers, or shortbread cookies is a light summery dessert that is perfect for sharing with friends.

Lemon Fruit Dip

I made this dip for a pool party with friends a while back and it disappeared lightning-fast. Kids and adults happily scooped it up with the dippers and then nearly licked the bowl clean.

The fluffy sweet fruit dip is tempting enough straight off the spoon, but when you serve it with graham crackers, fresh strawberries, or shortbread cookies? I can tell you for a fact that no one is able to resist it.

For the lemon curd in this dip, I used my 5-Minute Microwave Lemon Curd. It turns out perfectly every time and it’s honestly easier than going to the store to buy lemon curd.

That recipe will make more than you need just for this lemon dip, but you won’t be sad about that.

Easy Fruit Dip Recipes

Fruit dips and plenty of fruit to dip into them are some of my kids’ favorite snacks. I’ll happily find any excuse possible to make and eat all of these dips.

Thick and creamy, cinnamon spice yogurt takes about 10 seconds to stir together and it makes a great dipping sauce for apples. It’s also a terrific breakfast with a sprinkling of granola and berries.

Crunchy peanut butter apple dip is simple and slightly sweet, perfect to enjoy with apples, pretzels, or about anything else you might want to dip into it.

This creamy cranberry jalapeno dip is lightly sweetened and balanced with just a hint of heat from the peppers. Served with crackers and pretzels or spread on toast, this is an unforgettable holiday treat.

This peanut butter and honey yogurt dip was “officially” named a favorite snack in our house when my boys were little. I made it on repeat for months! Who knew that yogurt would be such a great match for peanut butter? It makes the dip smooth and creamy and adds a slight tang that is balanced nicely by a bit of honey.

How to Use Lemon Curd

While carrying it directly to your mouth with a spoon is always a solid plan, it’s fun to use lemon curd in different recipes too.

I use this bowl, this whisk, and this spatula to make this recipe. You’ll need the following ingredients too:

• cream cheese
• heavy whipping cream
• lemon curd 
• fresh strawberries, graham crackers, or shortbread cookies for dipping

Lemon Curd Dip

Place the cream cheese in a mixing bowl and beat with an electric mixer until it is smooth and creamy. Slowly add the cream while continuing to mix until fully combined and the mixture is fluffy.

When the cream cheese and heavy cream are well combined, add ¾ cup of lemon curd and mix again to combine. Scoop into a bowl for serving and top with the remaining lemon curd.

Cover and refrigerate until ready to eat. Serve with berries, graham crackers, or shortbread cookies for dipping.

Dessert Dip Recipes

Fully loaded chocolate chip cookie dough dip served with lots of sliced apples is my kids’ idea of perfect dessert snacking.

Caramel cheesecake dip is without a doubt one of the best spur-of-the-moment recipes ever. I had some leftover cream cheese after making a couple of batches of cookies and about half a jar of caramel sauce leftover too.

So, I tossed that cream cheese in the mixer and beat it until it was smooth, then drizzled in caramel sauce until it tasted just right. The five of us sat and dipped apples into this dip right after lunch and managed to wipe out almost half the dip in just a few minutes.

Creamy, lightly sweetened candy cane dip is the perfect addition to a dessert cookie display or holiday snack tray. For a sweet and salty treat, try dipping pretzels in this one.

Served with loads of fruit, cream puffs, graham crackers, and pretzels, this dessert fondue board is a treat for the eyes and for everyone’s taste buds.

{originally published 8/4/16 – recipe notes and photos updated 4/18/23}