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Lemon Chive Cheese Dip

Serve with a citrusy white wine...

4 oz		cream cheese, softened
½ cup		ricotta cheese
½ cup		crème fraîche or sour cream
¾ cup		finely snipped fresh chives
1 Tbs		finely shredded lemon peel
¼ tsp		kosher salt or sea salt
¼ tsp		freshly ground black pepper
		lemon peel and/or fresh chives (optional)
		crackers and/or vegetable dippers

1	In a medium mixing bowl beat cream cheese with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Beat in ricotta cheese and crème fraîche just until combined. Stir in chives, shredded lemon peel, salt and pepper. Cover and chill for 4 to 24 hours.
2	When ready to serve, sprinkle with lemon peel and/or fresh chives. Serve with crackers and/or vegetables.

Yield: 1 1/2 cups dip

Recipe Source

Better Homes and Gardens

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