Cream Cheese Veggie Dip

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This delicious cream cheese veggie dip is perfect for veggies, chips, pita chips, pretzels, and more. It’s full of creamy, delicious flavors that make it the perfect cracker, chip, or vegetable dip.

I think I have been making this cream cheese dip for crackers for almost thirty years. I thought about updating it but then I figure why? It’s perfect just as it is.

Vegetable Dip

This was inspired by my other creamy dip recipe on this site, and pairs well with this amazing pita chips recipe.

Ingredients

This recipe calls for a few ingredients, but they’re all very simple. In fact, you probably have almost all of them in your refrigerator right this second.

Softened cream cheese
Dark corn syrup
Sugar
Oil
Vinegar
Onion flakes
Lemon juice
Dry mustard
Celery seed
Paprika
Salt

See the recipe card at the end of the post for quantities.

Instructions

It only takes a few simple steps to make this delicious dip. You’ll be in and out of the kitchen in no time flat!

Step 1: Prep

Take out your cream cheese to soften and measure out your ingredients.

Step 2: Blend Cream Cheese

In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, syrup, and sugar together until smooth.

Step 3: Add the Oil

Add the oil and blend well.

Step 4: Add the Remaining Ingredients

Add vinegar, onion, lemon juice, dry mustard, celery seed, salt, and paprika, beating until well blended.

Step 5: Chill

Refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving.

Hint: To achieve the best texture, be sure you blend your dip extremely well after each addition.

Overhead shot of hand dipping a cucumber slice into cream cheese veggie dip.

Substitutions

Don’t have the correct ingredients on hand or want to change something up? Here are some helpful tips for you to change this vegetable dip.

Light Corn Syrup – If you don’t have dark corn syrup, you can use light corn syrup.
Onion Powder – Flakes are preferred but if you don’t have them, poweder will work.

Variations

Want to personalize this cream cheese veggie dip recipe? Here are some of my tried and true tips for changing up this recipe.

Spicy – Add red pepper flakes for a kick of heat.
Dried Minced Garlic – Try adding minced garlic to this recipe for even more flavor.

If you love recipes like this, you may also enjoy this cream cheese fruit dip.

Equipment

You’ll only need a few simple kitchen necessities to make this dish.

Measuring cups and spoons
Mixing bowl
Whisk or fork

Storage

This dip will keep well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or up to 2 months in the freezer.

Tips

This recipe is incredibly simple, but there are some things to remember that will take it from good to great. Be sure to read over these simple tips before you start making the dip.

Fully soften your cream cheese to ensure the best texture and flavor.
Be sure you blend well after each addition so the flavors can fully incorporate.
Allow the dip to chill for at least two hours to allow the flavors to meld.

Bowlful of vegetable dip with cracker next to bowls of carrots and sliced cucumbers

More Cream Cheese Recipes

Do you like cream cheese? Here are some recipes you may also like to try.

FAQ

Do you have questions about vegetable dip? Here are some of the most commonly asked questions about this cream cheese veggie dip.

How long is this good?

It will keep for up to 3 days in the refrigerator or up to 2 months in the freezer.

How do I freeze this dip?

Allow it to chill completely in the refrigerator, then place it in an air-tight, freezer-safe container or heavy-duty freezer bag.

How do I defrost this dip?

Simply leave it in the refrigerator overnight.

Do I have to use dark corn syrup?

No. If you only have light corn syrup, it will work just as well. The color of the dip will change slightly, however.

What can I serve with this cream cheese veggie dip?

You can use any vegetable you like, along with crackers, pita chips, potato chips, tortilla chips, pretzels, and anything else that strikes your fancy.