In a medium sized bowl, whisk together cream cheese, goat cheese, lemon zest, salt and pepper until smooth and creamy.
In a separate bowl toss together shallots and chopped water chestnuts.
Line a 6" ring mold or springform pan with plastic wrap along the bottom and up the sides.
Press 1/3 of the smoked salmon into the bottom of the plastic lined mold.
Spread 1/2 of the cream cheese mixture over the salmon, then top with half of the chestnut and shallot mixture. Sprinkle with 1/3 of the chopped chives
Repeat layers with 1/3 of the smoked salmon and remaining cheese and water chestnut mixture.
Finish off the final layer with the remaining smoked salmon and chives.
Cover dip and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight.
When ready to serve, carefully remove ring and plastic wrap.
Place on serving dish and serve with crackers or crostini.