Whipped Cream Cheese Spread

Beat the softened cream cheese with a hand mixer for about 1 minute. Add the cream and seasonings, then whip another 2–3 minutes until noticeably lighter and fluffy. Taste it before adding more salt. Cream cheese already has a fair amount. That gives you a mild deli-style savory cream cheese without overpowering whatever you put on the bagel. For extra fluffy cream cheese: use 3 tbsp heavy cream, adding the last tablespoon gradually. Heavy cream works better than milk because it adds volume without making it watery. Let it sit in the fridge for 30–60 minutes after mixing if you have time. The garlic, onion, and dill become more noticeable once they hydrate.