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Close-up of Holiday Herb Cream Cheese Dip in a black bowl, featuring a thick, smooth, creamy texture with swirls of cream cheese and chopped fresh green herbs. Crackers and chives rest on a rustic wooden background.

Holiday Herb Cream Cheese Dip

Nesting Lane
Holiday Herb Cream Cheese Dip is an easy, creamy, no-bake Christmas appetizer with fresh herbs. Perfect for holiday parties and entertaining.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 8

Equipment

Medium Bowl
Electric Hand Mixer
Spatula
Measuring Spoons
Measuring Cup
Serving Bowl

Ingredients
 

  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley for garnish
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh chives for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Place the softened cream cheese in a medium mixing bowl.
  • Beat with an electric hand mixer until smooth.
  • Add the sour cream and mayonnaise. Beat until creamy and thoroughly combined.
  • Add the parsley, chives, dill, lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
  • Stir until the herbs and seasonings are evenly mixed throughout the dip.
  • Cover the bowl and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  • Transfer the chilled dip to a serving bowl.
  • Sprinkle the remaining parsley and chives over the top.
  • Serve chilled with crackers, fresh vegetables, pretzels, or toasted bread.

Notes

Tips and Tricks

Use Softened Cream Cheese – Cold cream cheese can leave lumps in the dip. Let it soften before mixing for a smoother texture.
Chop Herbs Finely – Small pieces of herbs spread more evenly throughout the dip and make scooping easier.
Adjust the Consistency – If the dip is too thick after chilling, stir in a small amount of sour cream until it reaches your preferred consistency.
Keep It Chilled – For longer parties, serve smaller portions and replenish them from the refrigerator as needed.

Storing and Reheating

Refrigerating – Store leftover dip in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 to 4 days.
Freezing – Freezing isn't recommended because the dairy ingredients can separate and become grainy after thawing.
Reheating – This dip is meant to be served cold, so reheating isn't necessary.
Food Safety – Discard dip left at room temperature for more than 2 hours, or more than 1 hour if temperatures are above 90°F.

Nutrition

Calories: 177kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 2gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 212mgPotassium: 71mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 627IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 46mgIron: 0.2mg
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