Key Lime Dip

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Key lime dip is fluffy, whipped cream cheese infused with tangy key lime juice to make the ultimate dipping dessert.

If you love key lime pie or key lime cheesecake, then this key lime dip is for you! It tastes like key lime pie meets cheesecake in a fluffy, creamy dip.

This key lime dip has been on our site for 4 years, and it’s hands down one of my favorite recipes. We start with softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, a touch of sour cream, then add real key lime juice to make this delicious dessert dip.

It’s similar to our turtle cheesecake dip, only we’ve swapped out the chocolate and caramel flavors with key lime. This will be a family favorite in no time.

Key lime cheesecake dip, in a bowl, topped with graham cracker crumbs.

How to make key lime dip:

  1. Place the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, sour cream, key lime juice, vanilla, and green food coloring (if using) in a large bowl.
  2. Use a hand mixer to beat until the ingredients are smooth and creamy.
  3. Transfer the key lime pie dip to a serving bowl.
  4. Sprinkle with graham cracker crumbs.
Powdered sugar, cream cheese, and key lime juice in a mixing bowl.

Frequently Asked Questions

Graham Crackers
Nilla Wafers
Shortbread Cookies
Fresh Fruit
Wafer Cookies
Butter Cookies

Yes, you can. We have not tried marshmallow fluff in our recipe; however, this Key Lime Pie Fruit Dip uses marshmallow fluff and sweetened condensed milk.

Absolutely, but it won’t taste the same. The dip will actually be “lime dip” instead of “key lime dip,” but the substitution is fine. You may need to use a little more lime juice to get the same amount of lime flavor.

Key lime cheesecake dip served in a white bowl.

Other key lime recipes you may love:

Key lime cheesecake dip, in a bowl, topped with graham cracker crumbs.

Easy Key Lime Dip

4.9 from 12 votes
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Author: John
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 16 Servings

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces block-style cream cheese, softened
  • 1 ⅔ cups powdered sugar
  • ⅓ cup sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons key lime juice, or more to taste
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 dash green food coloring, optional
  • ¼ cup graham cracker crumbs, for garnish

Instructions
 

  • In a stand mixer or using a mixing bowl and hand mixer, combine cream cheese, powdered sugar, sour cream, key lime juice, vanilla, and green food coloring if using. Mix until smooth and creamy.
    16 ounces block-style cream cheese
    1 ⅔ cups powdered sugar
    ⅓ cup sour cream
    2 tablespoons key lime juice
    1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
    1 dash green food coloring
  • Transfer dip from mixing bowl to serving bowl. Sprinkle with graham cracker crumbs.
    ¼ cup graham cracker crumbs
  • Serve with graham crackers or cookies. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. 

Notes

*The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients in the recipe card and a serving size of ¼ cup serving. Actual calories will vary.
 
*For more information, tips, and answers to frequently asked questions, please refer to the post.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.25cups | Calories: 159kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 91mg | Potassium: 46mg | Fiber: 0.01g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 412IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 0.04mg
4.92 from 12 votes (12 ratings without comment)

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