Description
Culinary magic of bruschetta dip blends Italian tradition with modern appetizer innovation. Creamy cheese, fresh tomatoes, and aromatic herbs create a perfect party starter you’ll want to share with friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup (120 g) sour cream
- 1 ½ cups (300 g) tomatoes, diced (Roma or cherry)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup (10 g) basil, fresh, finely chopped
- 2 tbsps olive oil
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- ¼ cup (25 g) parmesan cheese, shredded (optional)
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- Salt and pepper
- Toasted baguette slices
- Crackers
- Fresh vegetables
Instructions
- Preparation: Whisk cream cheese, sour cream, garlic powder, and salt in a medium bowl until achieving a silky, uniform consistency.
- Plating: Spread the creamy mixture evenly across a serving platter, creating a smooth, inviting canvas for the topping.
- Bruschetta Medley: Combine diced tomatoes, chopped basil, minced garlic, extra virgin olive oil, and balsamic vinegar in a separate bowl, gently folding to integrate flavors.
- Seasoning: Sprinkle salt and cracked black pepper over the tomato mixture, allowing ingredients to marinate and develop depth for 10-15 minutes.
- Assembly: Layer the bruschetta topping over the cream cheese base, creating a visually striking contrast between the white and ruby-red components.
- Finishing Touch: Dust the surface with finely grated Parmesan cheese to introduce a delicate, nutty complexity.
- Serving: Accompany the dip with toasted baguette slices, crackers, or vegetable crudités for an elegant appetizer presentation.
Notes
- Optimize Cream Mixture: Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for smoother blending and prevent lumps when whisking ingredients together.
- Balance Tomato Moisture: Drain excess liquid from diced tomatoes to prevent the dip from becoming watery and maintain a perfect creamy consistency.
- Enhance Flavor Depth: Allow bruschetta mixture to marinate for 15-20 minutes before serving to develop richer, more integrated taste profiles.
- Customize Dietary Needs: Swap regular cream cheese with dairy-free alternatives for lactose-intolerant guests or use Greek yogurt for a lighter, protein-packed version.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg