This is a creamy, citrusy dip inspired by McDonald’s Margarita McDip — whipped with lime, cream cheese, and a whisper of tequila. It’s rich, zesty, and comes together in 10 minutes. No baking. No stress. Just chill, dip, repeat.
Jump to RecipeQuick Summary
- Prep time: 10 mins
- Chill time: Overnight (worth it, I swear)
- Flavor: sweet, tangy, margarita vibes
- Great for: parties, girls’ night, sneaky fridge spoonfuls
Why I Like This Recipe
Honestly? I made this at like 9pm because I was craving something sweet and citrusy but didn’t wanna bake. Threw everything in a bowl, whipped it into oblivion, and wow — it’s like cheesecake and margarita frosting had a moment. If you’re into limes, creaminess, and low-effort snacks? This is it. Bonus: the tequila’s optional but fun.
Ingredients
- 1 (8 oz) block cream cheese, room temp
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream
- 4 Tbsp unsalted butter
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 3 Tbsp tequila (optional but very encouraged)
- Zest of 1 lime, finely chopped
- 2 Tbsp lime juice
- 2 Tbsp fresh orange juice
- ¼ tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp salt
- Tostitos Sopapilla or Cantina chips, for serving
How To Make Lime Margarita McDip
- Toss it all in: Cream cheese, butter, cream, sugar, tequila, juices, zest, salt, vanilla — in one big bowl.
- Whip it good: Hand mixer or stand mixer, beat ‘til fluffy. Like, cloud-level light.
- Let it chill: Cover and refrigerate overnight. Flavor gets deeper, texture sets up.
- Serve it up: Scoop into a cute bowl, surround with chips. Or don’t — spoon it like frosting, I won’t judge.
Tips for Success
- Use room temp cream cheese — cold = lumpy sadness.
- Fresh lime zest makes all the difference.
- Letting it chill overnight? Totally worth it for the texture.
- Tequila is optional, but honestly… why not?
- This goes really well with cinnamon sugar chips or graham crackers too.
Storage and Reheating
- Fridge: Keeps 3–4 days in a sealed container. Stir before serving again.
- Freezer: Nah. Dairy texture gets weird.
- Microwave: Nope. This one’s best cold and creamy.
FAQs
Totally. It’s still delish without — just more family-friendly.
You’ll miss some punch. Sub with extra juice, but it’s not quite the same.
Sure. It’ll be sweeter, fluffier, less rich.
Yes, but dessert-style. Tangy, sweet, citrusy. Boozy if you add the tequila.
Yup. Graham crackers, vanilla wafers, cinnamon pita chips — go wild.
Common Mistakes and How to Dodge Them
- Using cold cream cheese: It won’t blend. Let it sit out at least 30 mins.
- Skipping the chill time: Yeah it’s edible right away — but wait. It’s creamier and dreamier the next day.
- Overwhipping the cream: It can split if you go too far. Whip until soft peaks, then stop.
- Adding zest too late: Mix it in early so the oils blend into everything.
- Forgetting the salt: Tiny pinch, big impact. Brings out the sweet + citrus.
Nutrition Facts (Per Serving – about 2 Tbsp)
- Calories: 83 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
- Sodium: 152mg
- Sugar: 5g
Lime Margarita McDip Recipe
Course: AppetizersCuisine: Mexican-InspiredDifficulty: Easy16
servings10
minutes83
kcalSweet, zesty cream cheese dip with lime, orange, and optional tequila — like dessert with a margarita twist.
Ingredients
8 oz cream cheese
½ cup heavy cream
4 Tbsp butter
½ cup powdered sugar
3 Tbsp tequila (optional)
Zest of 1 lime
2 Tbsp lime juice
2 Tbsp orange juice
¼ tsp vanilla extract
¼ tsp salt
Chips for serving
Directions
- Combine all ingredients in a mixing bowl.
- Beat with mixer until light and fluffy.
- Cover and chill overnight.
- Serve cold with chips or crackers.
- Store leftovers in fridge for up to 4 days.
Notes
- Room temp cream cheese blends better.
- Chill overnight for best texture.
- Tequila is optional — adjust to taste.
- Use citrus zest for max flavor.
