Ingredients:

  • 8 oz full-fat cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup cold heavy whipping cream
  • 1/2 cup sifted powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest
  • 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • Pinch of fine sea salt

Instructions:

  1. Prep all dairy: Ensure cream cheese is room temperature soft and heavy cream is ice cold. Zest and juice the citrus fruits.
  2. In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until completely smooth. Add the sifted powdered sugar, vanilla extract, citrus zests, orange juice, and salt. Beat until just combined and creamy.
  3. In a separate, clean, cold bowl, whip the cold heavy cream using the whisk attachment until stiff peaks form.
  4. Gently fold about one-third of the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture using a rubber spatula to lighten the base.
  5. Carefully fold in the remaining whipped cream in two additions, using a cutting and lifting motion to maintain maximum airiness. Stop folding just when no white streaks remain.
  6. Transfer the dip to a serving bowl, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up and allow flavours to meld.
  7. Serve chilled with fresh fruit, shortbread fingers, or vanilla wafers.