Creamy dip blending dill pickles, ranch, and sweet notes—ideal with cookies, crackers, or pretzels.
# Components:
→ Base
01 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
02 - 1/2 cup sour cream
03 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
→ Flavorings
04 - 1/4 cup finely chopped dill pickles
05 - 2 tablespoons dill pickle juice
06 - 2 tablespoons ranch seasoning mix
07 - 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried dill)
08 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
09 - 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
10 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
→ Sweet Elements
11 - 2 tablespoons honey
12 - 1/4 cup powdered sugar
→ Optional Garnishes
13 - Extra chopped dill pickles
14 - Chopped fresh dill
# Directions:
01 - In a medium mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, sour cream, and unsalted butter with an electric mixer on medium speed until completely smooth.
02 - Add chopped dill pickles, pickle juice, ranch seasoning, fresh dill, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until the flavors are evenly distributed.
03 - Beat in honey and powdered sugar until the dip appears light and fluffy, ensuring all ingredients are fully blended.
04 - Taste and, if preferred, adjust seasoning or sweetness to your liking.
05 - Transfer the mixture to a serving bowl and garnish with extra chopped dill pickles and fresh dill as desired.
06 - Serve chilled, accompanied by cookies such as vanilla wafers or butter cookies, pretzels, or gluten-free crackers.
