Description
Classic Italian bruschetta dip blends fresh tomatoes, basil, and garlic into a delightful appetizer. Crusty bread slices become perfect companions for this zesty Mediterranean-inspired spread you’ll crave at first bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Tomatoes and Cheese:
- 4 roma tomatoes
- 8 ounces (226 grams) feta cheese, crumbled
- 4 ounces (113 grams) cream cheese
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) sour cream
Herbs and Seasonings:
- 1/4 cup chopped basil leaves
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Oils and Vinegars:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1–2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
Instructions
- Prepare the tomatoes by removing the core and precisely dicing Roma tomatoes into uniform small cubes for consistent flavor distribution.
- Create the bruschetta mixture by combining diced tomatoes with freshly chopped basil, minced garlic, extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and a pinch of sea salt. Allow the mixture to marinate for 10 minutes to enhance the flavor profile.
- Craft the creamy cheese base by blending all cheese ingredients in a food processor for 3-4 minutes until achieving a silky, smooth consistency.
- Construct the dip by evenly spreading the prepared cheese mixture across the serving dish, creating a uniform base layer.
- Complete the presentation by generously topping the cheese layer with the marinated tomato mixture, ensuring an attractive and appetizing appearance.
- Elevate the final presentation by sprinkling red pepper flakes, grated Parmesan cheese, and additional fresh basil leaves for a vibrant and aromatic finish.
Notes
- Pat tomatoes dry before dicing to prevent watery dip and ensure a concentrated flavor.
- Use fresh basil leaves for maximum aromatic impact, chopping just before mixing to preserve essential oils.
- Adjust vinegar quantity based on tomato ripeness; sweeter tomatoes need less acid, while less ripe ones benefit from extra tang.
- Allow dip to rest 30 minutes before serving to let flavors meld and develop deeper, more complex taste profile.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg