Whipped Everything Bagel Cream Cheese Spread (Dairy-Free)

Ingredients

• 16 oz dairy-free cream cheese, softened to room temperature
• 2 tbsp everything bagel seasoning
• 1 tbsp fresh chives, chopped
• 1 tbsp lemon juice

Method

1. 1

   Let the dairy-free cream cheese soften fully at room temperature for at least 30 minutes.

2. 2

   Beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer on medium-high speed for a full 2 minutes, until visibly lighter in color and fluffy — whipping it this long with a mixer beats actual air into the cream cheese, which is what gives it a light, spreadable texture; briefly stirring it by hand with a spoon just softens it without adding any volume, leaving it dense.

3. 3

   Add everything bagel seasoning, chives, and lemon juice, and beat again until evenly combined.

4. 4

   Transfer to a serving bowl and sprinkle with a little extra everything bagel seasoning on top.

5. 5

   Serve with gluten-free bagels, crackers, or vegetable sticks.