Description
Creamy bruschetta dip blends Italian classic flavors with smooth cream cheese for an irresistible appetizer. Savory tomatoes, fresh basil, and zesty garlic mingle in this crowd-pleasing spread that leaves you craving more spoonfuls.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 roma tomatoes, diced
- 1/4 cup chopped basil leaves
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
Seasoning:
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Roma tomatoes by cutting into fine, uniform cubes and transferring to a mixing bowl.
- Incorporate freshly chopped basil, crushed garlic, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and a pinch of salt into the tomato mixture. Gently toss and allow ingredients to meld for 10-15 minutes at room temperature.
- Use a food processor to blend feta, cream cheese, sour cream, additional minced garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, and a light sprinkle of salt until achieving a silky, uniform consistency.
- Transfer the creamy cheese blend onto a serving platter, spreading evenly to create a smooth base layer.
- Carefully distribute the marinated tomato mixture over the cheese foundation, ensuring balanced coverage.
- Garnish the dip with additional torn basil leaves, a delicate dusting of red pepper flakes, and a generous sprinkle of freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
- Present immediately alongside crisp crackers, crunchy pita chips, or golden toasted bread slices for dipping.
Notes
- Enhance tomato flavor by salting diced tomatoes and letting them drain for 15 minutes to remove excess moisture, creating a more concentrated taste.
- Adjust cheese mixture consistency by adding a splash of milk if too thick, ensuring a silky smooth texture that spreads easily.
- Customize heat levels by varying red pepper flakes – use sparingly for mild flavor or generously for a spicy kick that tingles the palate.
- Make ahead by preparing components separately and assembling just before serving to maintain optimal texture and prevent soggy bread or chips.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 27 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 4.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3.5 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 0.7 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg