Description
Savory creamy bruschetta dip blends classic Italian flavors with a modern twist. Rich tomato and herb notes complement crisp bread, offering a delightful appetizer you can’t resist.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup (120 g) sour cream
- 1 ½ cups (300 g) diced tomatoes
- ¼ cup (25 g) shredded Parmesan cheese (optional)
- 2 tbsps olive oil
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup (10 g) fresh basil, finely chopped
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Toasted baguette slices, crackers, or fresh veggies
Instructions
- Preparation: Blend cream cheese, sour cream, garlic powder, and salt in a mixing bowl until smooth and creamy. Spread the mixture evenly across a serving platter, creating a silky base for the dip.
- Bruschetta Topping: Combine diced tomatoes, fresh basil, minced garlic, olive oil, and balsamic vinegar in a separate bowl. Season with salt and pepper, allowing the flavors to meld for 10-15 minutes at room temperature.
- Assembly: Carefully distribute the tomato mixture over the cream cheese foundation, ensuring an attractive and balanced coverage. Sprinkle generously with finely grated Parmesan cheese to enhance the flavor profile.
- Serving: Accompany the dip with toasted baguette slices, artisan crackers, or an assortment of fresh vegetable crudités. Serve immediately to enjoy the optimal texture and temperature of this luxurious appetizer.
Notes
- Chill Ingredients: Allow cream cheese and sour cream to reach room temperature for smoother blending and easier mixing, preventing lumpy textures.
- Drain Tomatoes Thoroughly: Remove excess moisture from diced tomatoes using a paper towel to prevent the dip from becoming watery and maintain optimal consistency.
- Marinate Bruschetta Mix: Let tomato mixture rest for 10-15 minutes to allow flavors to meld and intensify, creating a more robust and harmonious taste profile.
- Adjust Seasoning Carefully: Taste and fine-tune salt levels incrementally, as both cream cheese base and tomato topping contain natural saltiness that can quickly become overpowering.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg