This is a very simple recipe for homemade dill pickle dip. With 5 ingredients and no special tools needed it is perfect for any last-minute entertaining!
Add this pickle recipe to your party appetizers menu and it will surely be a hit at your next gathering. It has certainly become one of our most favorite dip recipes.
How to make dill pickle dip
Ingredients:
- Cream cheese
- Dill pickles
- Pickle juice
- Sour cream
- Dill
Now to make it, you literally need only 4 ingredients – I count dill pickles and pickle juice as 2 individual items on the ingredient list, but you only buy 1 product!
Tools you will need:
- Medium to large mixing bowl + fork
- Cutting board & knife – Chef’s knife works best to finely chop pickles as well as fresh dill.
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Serving bowl
There is nothing difficult about making this simple dip. Once you finely chopped pickles and dill, you simply mix these with the rest of the ingredients in a bowl. If your cream cheese is too hard you will be better off using a food processor.
What to eat dill pickle dip with
- Potato chips, preferably ridged – We love serving it with wasabi flavored chips!
- Fresh vegetables – Why not make a simple snack board to go with it?
- Pretzels
This dip would also go well with fried onion rings or beef wellington bites.
Useful tips
- You can add more pickle juice, if you like. In general, you don’t want the dip to be too runny but it should be easy to dip into. If too runny, add more cream cheese or sour cream.
- Note that it will thicken in the fridge so you can add more pickle juice (or fresh lemon juice) if too thick.
- The quantity of fresh dill as well as the juice depends on you. This is what we enjoy and that is how I make it. I also often eyeball the quantities and it always turned out great!
- I don’t recommend using dry dill as a substitute as this pickle dip really shines with the fresh herb. However, it is possible to do so.
Frequently asked questions
Absolutely! This quick dip tastes even better after it sits a few hours in the fridge.
It will stay good for 3 days when stored properly.
Storage
Make sure to store it in the fridge in an airtight container or jar with a lid.
More easy appetizer recipes you might enjoy
- Caprese Salad Bites – A simple yet fancy looking these Italian-inspired snacks are refreshing and guests always love them.
- Smoked Salmon Crostini – Believe it or not, these are so easy and quick to put together!
- Baked Olives – For all the olive lovers out there!
Dill Pickle Dip
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese (softened, 240 grams)
- 3-4 tablespoons sour cream
- ½ cup dill pickles (finely chopped)
- ¼ cup pickle juice (or more, see note 1 and 2)
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill (finely chopped, see note 3)
Instructions
- In a medium (or large) mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, sour cream, finely chopped dill pickled, pickle juice and chopped fresh dill.
- Use a fork to mix it until smooth.
- Transfer into a serving bowl and refrigerate before serving (cover with plastic wrap).
Notes
- If too thick, add more pickle juice, if too thin add more cream cheese.
- If your pickle juice is too sweet, I recommend adding a splash of freshly squeezed lemon juice.
- For best results, use fresh dill.
- This dip will last for 3 days if stored properly in the fridge.
- While it goes better when it sits in the fridge, it is not necessary to do so.
- Note that the dip will thicken in the fridge.
Amy B. says
My whole family loved this dip!
Julia says
Yay! That's so good to hear.