Smoked Salmon Cream Cheese Dip (Printable)

Rich, creamy blend of cream cheese and smoky salmon. Ready in 10 minutes for effortless entertaining.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Dairy

01 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
02 - 1/4 cup sour cream

→ Fish

03 - 5 oz smoked salmon, finely chopped

→ Vegetables & Aromatics

04 - 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh dill
05 - 2 tablespoons finely chopped chives
06 - 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest

→ Condiments & Seasonings

07 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
08 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
09 - 1/4 teaspoon salt (optional, to taste)

→ Garnish (optional)

10 - Additional chopped dill or chives
11 - Lemon wedges

# Directions:

01 - In a medium bowl, combine the cream cheese and sour cream. Beat with a hand mixer or vigorous whisk until smooth and creamy.
02 - Fold in the smoked salmon, dill, chives, lemon zest, lemon juice, black pepper, and salt until fully incorporated.
03 - Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
04 - Transfer to a serving bowl. Garnish with extra dill or chives and lemon wedges if desired.
05 - Chill for at least 30 minutes for best flavor, or serve immediately with crackers, bagel chips, or vegetable crudités.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It comes together in ten minutes flat but tastes like something from a fancy caterer
  • The smoky salmon flavor pops against cool cream cheese while fresh herbs keep everything bright and lively
02 -
  • The dip actually tastes better after resting for several hours or even overnight in the refrigerator
  • Fold everything together gently instead of mixing vigorously to maintain some texture variation
03 -
  • Buy the best quality smoked salmon you can afford since it is the star ingredient
  • Room temperature ingredients blend together much more smoothly than cold ones
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