Watermelon and Key Lime Cream Cheese Dip

Name: Watermelon and Key Lime Cream Cheese Dip
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened; 1 cup marshmallow creme; 1 medium lime, zested and juiced; 2 cups frozen whipped topping, thawed; 4 cups cubed watermelon; 1/2 teaspoon Tajin seasoning; 2 tablespoons minced fresh basil, optional; 2 tablespoons honey

Total Time Prep: 15 min. + chilling

Yield 4 servings

Contest Winner

Test Kitchen Approved

Watermelon is my favorite fruit, so I created this dip to showcase another way it can be enjoyed. Watermelon is light, refreshing and sweet, which makes it the perfect vehicle for this Key Lime honey and Tajin dip. —Julie Merriman, Seattle, Washington

Ingredients

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 cup marshmallow creme
1 medium lime, zested and juiced
2 cups frozen whipped topping, thawed
4 cups cubed watermelon
1/2 teaspoon Tajin seasoning
2 tablespoons minced fresh basil, optional
2 tablespoons honey

Directions

In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, marshmallow creme, and lemon juice and zest. Beat until well combined. Fold in whipped topping.
Transfer to a serving dish. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour or overnight.
To serve, sprinkle watermelon and dip with Tajin seasoning and, if desired, basil. Drizzle with honey. Serve dip with watermelon.

Nutrition Facts

1/2 cup dip + 1 cup watermelon: 466 calories, 26g fat (17g saturated fat), 57mg cholesterol, 213mg sodium, 57g carbohydrate (48g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein.

Watermelon is my favorite fruit, so I created this dip to showcase another way it can be enjoyed. Watermelon is light, refreshing and sweet, which makes it the perfect vehicle for this Key lime, honey and Tajin dip. —Julie Merriman, Seattle, Washington

Recipe Creator