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Bowl of creamy cottage cheese dip

Cream Cheese Citrus Spread

Appetizer

YIELDS 6 - 8

Spread some sunshine with this light, yet decadent cream cheese citrus dip and spread. Made with Ontario cream cheese, this dip is perfect as a refreshing bite for a hot summer day.

PREP 5 minutes

COOK 10 minutes

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Ingredients

1 block Ontario cream cheese
¼ cup Ontario heavy cream
¼ cup orange zest
¼ cup lemon zest
1 blood orange, juiced

¼ cup mint, chopped
½ cup of dried fruit of your choice, chopped
Crostini, toasted and buttered
Assorted fruits for dipping

Instructions

Step 1

In a large bowl with a hand beater, whip together Ontario cream cheese, Ontario heavy cream, orange and lemon zest until well incorporated

Step 2

Add blood orange juice, chopped mint and dried fruit. Mix to combine then transfer to a bowl and refrigerate for 30 minutes

Step 3

Serve with crostinis and assorted fruits

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