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    Home » Appetizers » Dip Recipes » Easy Lemon Curd Fruit Dip

    Easy Lemon Curd Fruit Dip

    Published: Dec 26, 2022 by Elaine · This post may contain Amazon affiliate links · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This blog generates income via ads · 16 Comments

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    A creamy Lemon Curd Fruit Dip made with cream cheese, Greek yogurt and luscious lemon curd, this fruit dip recipe has sugar-free options. A perfect dip for fruit trays, for a simple dessert or a healthy snack!

    A hand dipping a strawberry into a small bowl of lemon curd fruit dip.

    Why you'll love this lemon fruit dip

    • This Lemon Curd Fruit Dip is an easy, casual dessert or party snack.  It's sweet, it's creamy and it's delicately lemon flavoured. One dip and you'll be back for more!
    • Perfect for spring and summer potlucks, deck parties, Mother's Day, Easter brunch, or winter holiday parties, or potlucks year-round, this easy lemon curd fruit dip recipe is one you'll make again and again.
    • It makes a perfect dip for fruit trays or fruit boards with strawberries, sliced melon, fresh pineapple spears, fruit kabobs or even amaretti cookies. Your friends will be dipping non-stop (then asking you for the recipe!)

    This lemon curd dip recipe is part of my collection of Gluten-Free Desserts for Easter and Spring.

    Berries, kiwi and banana slices with a bowl of lemon curd fruit dip.

    🛒 Ingredients for Lemon Curd Fruit Dip

    Ready to get dipping? Here's what you'll need to make this luscious lemon curd and cream cheese fruit dip.

    • Homemade Honey Lemon Curd:  I've included the recipe below, but for more information, see 5-Minute Microwave Honey Lemon Curd
    • cream cheese: either light or regular will work
    • sweetener: I used Monkfruit with erythritol, but any granulated sweetener will work.
    • Greek yogurt:  choose a very thick variety, to prevent the dip from being runny
    • vanilla: pure vanilla extract
    • lemon zest: optional for garnish.
    • fruit and berries: your choice. Choose what is in season. I used strawberries, banana slices, kiwi, and blackberry-blueberry kabobs.
    Overhead view of a round dish filled with fruit with a bowl of lemon dip in the center.

    👍🏼 Tips for Making Lemon Curd Dip

    1. Avoid lumpy dip by making sure the cream cheese is at room temperature before you combine it with the sweetener.
    2. An electric mixer works best for this recipe. The first time I made this dip, I used a mini food processor, but it didn't give it the smooth whipped texture that an electric mixer does.
    3. After mixing, chill thoroughly before serving to allow time for the dip to set up and thicken slightly.
    4. Make it ahead of time! This lemon fruit dip will last for a week or more, covered tightly and refrigerated.

    🍽 Serving Suggestions

    Choose a variety of fruits and berries to make an attractive, irresistible fruit tray or grazing board! Try any of the following fruits, depending on the time of year and what is in season where you live.

    • strawberries
    • other berries: like blackberries, raspberries, and blueberries. These work best for dipping if you skewer them with cocktail skewers.
    • large grapes (best if you skewer them)
    • kiwi fruit
    • sliced bananas: dip in lemon juice first to prevent them from browning.
    • mango slices
    • pineapple spears
    • sliced starfruit
    • dragon fruit
    • persimmons
    • nectarines
    • firm pears
    • cantaloupe
    Close up view of a fruit platter with a bowl of lemon curd dip.

    Save this easy fruit dip recipe to keep it in your back pocket! It's a good one to have on hand for an easy dessert, for picnics, potlucks or healthy afternoon snacks. Guaranteed to get rave reviews when you add it to a fruit board!

    If you have leftover lemon curd, try these recipes, too!

    • Gluten-Free Lemon Curd Tart with Berries
    • Meyer Lemon Curd Parfait

    When you make this lemon curd fruit dip recipe, please leave a comment and a rating below. I love hearing from you. Thanks in advance! Subscribe to my newsletter and have new recipes delivered straight to your inbox once a week.

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    This recipe was originally published in 2019. It has been updated with extra information.

    A hand dipping a strawberry into a small bowl of lemon curd fruit dip.

    Creamy Lemon Curd Fruit Dip

    A creamy Lemon Curd Fruit Dip made with cream cheese, Greek yogurt and luscious lemon curd, this popular dip recipe has sugar-free options. 
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American, Canadian
    Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes
    Servings: 24 tablespoon
    Calories: 123kcal
    Author: Elaine
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    Equipment

    4-inch bamboo skewers

    Ingredients

    Homemade Lemon Curd

    • 6 tablespoon butter, or coconut oil
    • 3 large eggs
    • ⅓ cup liquid honey
    • ½ cup lemon juice, freshly squeezed
    • 1 tablespoon lemon zest

    Lemon Curd Fruit Dip

    • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
    • ⅓ cup sweetener, sugar, or 0-calorie substitute like Monkfruit with erythritol
    • ½ cup Greek yogurt, thick
    • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
    • 3 tablespoon lemon curd
    • 1 teaspoon lemon zest, optional

    Instructions

    Homemade Lemon Curd

    • Melt butter (or coconut oil) in a glass measuring cup in the microwave.
    • In a separate glass bowl, whisk 3 eggs with ⅓ cup liquid honey. Add lemon juice and zest and whisk again.
    • Slowly add cooled butter (or coconut oil) and whisk until well combined.
    • Microwave at 50% power for 1 minute. Stir, then microwave at full power for 1 minute. Stir again. Repeat in 1 minute intervals, as necessary. The time needed will depend on the power of your microwave oven. When it thickly coats the back of a metal spoon, it's ready.
    • Remove the bowl from the microwave and pour the lemon curd through a strainer to remove zest and any possible bits of cooked egg. It may seem too thin, but it will thicken as it cools. Once cool, store in the refrigerator.

    Lemon Curd Fruit Dip

    • With an electric mixer, whip the softened cream cheese with sweetener (your choice of sugar or 0-calorie natural sweetener.) 
    • Add the Greek yogurt and vanilla and beat again until smooth. Add the cooled lemon curd. Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with lemon zest and berries if desired. Serve with assorted fruits and berries and/or cookies.

    Notes

    This recipe will make 1 ½ cups of lemon curd.
    This Lemon Curd Fruit Dip will last covered in the refrigerator for a week or more.
    For more detailed notes on how to make Lemon Curd, see 5-Minute Microwave Honey Lemon Curd.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 123kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 100mg | Potassium: 43mg | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 235IU | Vitamin C: 3.6mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 0.2mg
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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Anne

      June 30, 2020 at 9:23 am

      5 stars
      Such a fun snack! My kids love it when I make this one. It's great with whatever fruit is in the fridge!

      Reply
      • Flavour & Savour

        June 30, 2020 at 9:32 am

        So glad to hear your kids are gobbling it up!

        Reply
    2. Dee

      April 18, 2019 at 2:42 pm

      5 stars
      I made this last week with your recipe for Microwave Lemon Curd. It is absolutely delicious so I'm making it again this weekend! Thanks! It's great with all different kinds of fruit.

      Reply
    3. Kristen

      March 29, 2019 at 9:10 am

      5 stars
      I love this, what a bright and flavorful addition to a fruit platter. Such a great alternative to the basic yogurt or caramel dips.

      Reply
    4. marilyn @family food around the clock

      March 28, 2019 at 10:18 am

      This fruit dish looks delicious and the dip is such a great add on to the fruit. we love the flavour of lemon. Would you ever suggest to add this dip to a vegetable tray? Thanks for sharing 🙂

      Reply
      • Flavour & Savour

        March 28, 2019 at 3:36 pm

        Hi Marilyn, I'm a big lemon fan too. With veggies? Personally, I think it might be a little sweet. Thanks for commenting.

        Reply
    5. Kim - The Puffy Biscuit

      March 28, 2019 at 8:49 am

      5 stars
      This looks so bright and refreshing. I am a big lemon + fruit fan so this is right up my alley. I am craving all of those spring flavours after the long winter.

      Reply
      • Flavour & Savour

        March 28, 2019 at 3:35 pm

        Agreed, Kim! Bring on the spring and summer fruits! Thanks for commenting.

        Reply
    6. Leanne | Crumb Top Baking

      March 26, 2019 at 6:08 pm

      5 stars
      This would be the perfect addition to Easter brunch! I always love having a fruit platter and your lemon curd dip would be such a big hit!

      Reply
      • Flavour & Savour

        March 26, 2019 at 8:41 pm

        Agreed, Leanne. Perfect for Easter . . . or any time!

        Reply
    7. Sabrina

      March 26, 2019 at 9:42 am

      5 stars
      Yummmm! Lemon is the way to my heart and I’m glad to find a fruit dip recipe that doesn’t include cool whip 🤦‍♀️ I’ll be making this all summer, thanks!

      Reply
      • Flavour & Savour

        March 27, 2019 at 10:54 am

        I love all things lemon too, Sabrina! This has quickly become a favourite dip of ours!

        Reply
    8. Colleen

      March 25, 2019 at 2:45 pm

      5 stars
      I just made a lemon curd tart, and your micowave method looks so much easier! Next time.... And the curd is perfect for a fruit dip. Thanks, Elaine!

      Reply
      • Flavour & Savour

        March 25, 2019 at 3:05 pm

        Thanks Colleen! I know! I've been making lemon curd with the stove top method for years. This microwave recipe is a game-changer!

        Reply
    9. Joanna Vanderwolf

      March 25, 2019 at 1:35 pm

      5 stars
      I love how bright and cheerful this looks! Perfect for spring snack time. 🙂 Thank you for sharing!

      Reply
      • Flavour & Savour

        March 25, 2019 at 2:06 pm

        Thanks so much Jo! Lemon always makes me feel like Spring!

        Reply

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