Smoked Salmon Cream Cheese Dip (Printable)

Rich, creamy blend of cream cheese and smoky salmon with fresh herbs and citrus zest.

# 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

→ Garnish (optional)

10 - Additional chopped dill or chives
11 - Lemon wedges

# Method:

01 - In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese and sour cream. Mix with a hand mixer or whisk until smooth and creamy.
02 - Fold smoked salmon, dill, chives, lemon zest, lemon juice, black pepper, and salt into the cream mixture until evenly blended.
03 - Taste and adjust seasoning to preference.
04 - Transfer mixture to a serving bowl. Garnish with additional dill or chives and lemon wedges if desired.
05 - Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving, or serve immediately alongside crackers, bagel chips, or vegetable crudités.

# Expert Pointers:

01 -
  • The velvety texture creates this magical moment where the dip just melts into whatever youre serving it on without being too heavy.
  • You can throw this together in under ten minutes when unexpected guests arrive and still look like youve been planning for days.
02 -
  • Chopping the salmon with a sharp knife rather than shredding it preserves those beautiful distinct pieces that make each bite slightly different.
  • The texture actually improves after an overnight rest in the refrigerator as the flavors have time to fully integrate.
03 -
  • If your cream cheese isnt quite room temperature, grate it with a box grater for super quick softening without compromising texture.
  • Reserve a small portion of the chopped herbs to sprinkle on top right before serving for that visual pop that makes everyone reach for it first.
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