Description
A warm and creamy Bruschetta Dip featuring herbed cheese, ripe tomatoes, and balsamic glaze, perfect for gatherings or as a delightful appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6.5 oz (184 g) soft herbed cheese (Alouette with herbs, Boursin, or similar)
- 1/2 cup (80–90 g) ripe tomatoes, finely chopped (Roma or vine-ripe recommended)
- 1/4 cup (6–8 g) fresh basil, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Crackers, pita chips, or thinly sliced baguette, for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the plate or platter: choose a shallow, wide dish or small platter so guests can dip easily. Wipe any crumbs away.
- Spread the cheese: using a spatula or the back of a spoon, spread the soft herbed cheese evenly in the center of the plate, creating a roughly circular mound.
- Add the tomatoes: evenly sprinkle the chopped tomatoes across the top of the cheese. Press gently so some tomato juices mingle with the cheese.
- Add basil: scatter the chopped fresh basil over the tomatoes for an aromatic finish.
- Season: finish with a few grinds of fresh black pepper. If desired, add a tiny pinch of salt.
- Drizzle the glaze: lightly drizzle the balsamic glaze back and forth across the whole plate.
- Serve immediately: present with pita chips, crackers, or thin baguette slices.
Notes
If prepping ahead, assemble up to 1 hour before serving and keep refrigerated; bring to room temperature for optimal creaminess.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 117
- Sugar: 2.1g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 10.6g
- Saturated Fat: 6.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3.5g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg