The is the best cold Crab Dip with Cream Cheese - it's quick, easy, and delicious! You'll love the classic combination of cream cheese, crab, hot sauce, lemon juice, and, of course, old bay seasoning with a twist...crushed pineapple! Serve this crowd-pleaser for your next gathering, and it is sure to be a hit.

Cold crab dip with cream cheese in an oval white bowl with toasted bread slices, celery and carrot sticks.

Why You'll Love This Crab Dip Recipe

Classic with a Twist. I love a classic crab dip; it is so effortless to make. It's creamy, cheesy, full of lump crab, the perfect zing of fresh lemon, and the twist—canned crushed pineapple! It adds the perfect touch of sweetness and density to the dip for the perfect scoop.
Quick and Easy! Making this dip really can't get much easier. It's as simple as mixing the first nine ingredients on the list and folding in the crab and pineapple. Let it chill in the fridge for a bit and then serve. You've got to try it!
Healthy. This dip is low-carb, gluten-free (check your Worcestershire sauce), and to lower the fat you can use fat free or light cream cheese and mayonnaise. Use fresh-cut vegetables as your vessel for this amazing dip to keep it light!

Cream Cheese Crab Dip Ingredients

Ingredients needed for making crab dip on a white wooden board.

The best crab dip with so much flavor and easy-to-find ingredients! Here's what you'll need to make it:

Cream Cheese: use full-fat or low-fat fat; either will work great. Use room temperature for softened cream cheese; it's easier to mix up.
Mayonnaise: any type of mayonnaise will work in this recipe; use light or mayo-made olive oil or avocado oil.
Worcestershire Sauce
Lemon: you will be using half of a fresh lemon in this recipe, however you can add more to taste.
Fresh Dill: I highly recommend using fresh dill in this recipe, however, you can use dried dill- adjust the amount to taste.
Old Bay Seasoning
Kosher Salt
Hot Pepper Sauce: use your favorite brand and level of spice for your hot pepper sauce.
Cooked Crabmeat: this recipe is flexible in terms of the type of crabmeat you can use—freshly cooked lump crab, canned crab meat, imitation crab meat, or other seafood options!
Canned Crushed Pineapple: I love adding crushed pineapple to this crab dip for a little sweetness and bite- it's a perfect match.

For exact ingredient quantities, please see the recipe card below!

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Pinterest pin with a white bowl of crab dip and fresh vegetables for dipping.

Variations and Substitutions

You can use lump crabmeat or flaked as long as it is pre-cooked. Substitute crab with small shrimp, smoked salmon, or any other smoked fish. Imitation crabmeat may be used but it has a slightly different milder flavor profile.
Use a healthier mayonnaise option, such as light or made with avocado oil or olive oil.
Top your dip with fresh chopped chives or green onion for a complimentary color and flavor.
Add ½ teaspoon of fresh lemon zest to your dip for extra lemon flavor.
If you want to decrease the amount of spice, omit the hot sauce — you can always serve it on the side for guests to add to their own.
Garnish with a dash of paprika on top of the dip to serve for added color.
Serve warm baked crab dip! Prepare in an oven-safe dish and add a cup shredded cheddar cheese. Cover and bake for 30 minutes at 350 degrees F until bubbly. Serve with chips, crackers, or veggies as well!

How To Make Crab Dip

Follow these simple steps to make the best crab dip– no cooking required!

Printable recipe card below.

Add the first 8 ingredients to a medium-sized bowl and stir together until cream cheese is blended.
Fold in the crabmeat and pineapple.
Adjust any seasonings to taste.
Chill for 1 to 2 hours before serving.

An oval white bowl of cold crab dip with vegetables and bread slices for dipping.

How To Serve It

There are so many different things you can use to scoop up this crab dip! A classic fail-proof pairing is a sturdy potato chip with ridges—like ruffles or lays. YUM!

I personally love crackers like Ritz, pita chips or artisinal crackers that are hearty as well for scooping.
Other options are fresh-cut vegetables like carrots, celery, broccoli, cauliflower, or any of your favorites!
Garnish your dip with fresh diced green onion, chives or parsley.
Serve cold crab dip out of the fridge for the best result.

Kori's Tips

This recipe works best with small pieces of crabmeat so it's more evenly distributed.
Adjust or omit any seasonings to your taste.
If serving this dip for a party, feel free to double or triple the recipe.

Storage Recommendations

Store any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
This dip does not freeze well- so it is not recommended.

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Cold Crab Dip with Cream Cheese