Ingredients:

  • 8 oz (226g) Full Fat Cream Cheese, softened to room temperature
  • 1/2 cup (60g) Icing/Powdered Sugar, sifted
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) Cold Heavy Whipping Cream
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon Fresh Lemon Zest
  • Pinch of Salt

Instructions:

  1. Ensure the cream cheese is fully softened. Sift the icing sugar into a small bowl.
  2. Place the softened cream cheese into the mixing bowl. Beat on medium speed until completely smooth and fluffy, scraping down the sides halfway through.
  3. Gradually add the sifted icing sugar to the cream cheese mixture, mixing slowly until combined, then increasing speed until smooth. Mix in the vanilla extract and lemon zest.
  4. In a separate, clean bowl, whip the cold heavy cream until soft peaks form. Do not over-whip to stiff peaks.
  5. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture using a rubber spatula. Use a light hand until just combined—a few streaks are fine.
  6. Add the pinch of salt and give one final gentle fold. Transfer the dip to a serving bowl, cover, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
  7. Garnish with an extra sprinkle of lemon zest just before serving alongside fresh fruit.