• 1 pound (two 8-ounce packages) cream cheese , at room temperature
• 1 cup sour cream
• 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh dill
• 2 teaspoons bottled horseradish , drained
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
• 1/2 pound smoked salmon , minced

Blend cream cheese in an electric mixer just until smooth. Add sour cream, lemon juice, dill, horseradish, salt, and pepper; mix. Add smoked salmon and blend well.

Chill and serve with crudités or crackers.