Description
This 5-Minute Bruschetta Dip is a creamy and flavorful appetizer perfect for any gathering. Combining whipped cream cheese and feta with zesty lemon and olive oil, topped with a fresh tomato and basil mixture, it offers a delicious and easy-to-make dish served best with warm crusty bread.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Dip
- 300 g cream cheese
- 200 g feta cheese
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lemon zest (grated)
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Tomato Basil Topping
- 250 g cherry tomatoes (chopped)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 garlic clove (minced)
- 5 g fresh basil (finely sliced)
- Salt and pepper to taste
For Assembly
- 1 tbsp balsamic glaze
- Warm crusty baguette, for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the Dip: In a food processor, combine the cream cheese, feta cheese, lemon zest, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed to balance the flavors.
- Make the Tomato Basil Topping: In a bowl, mix the chopped cherry tomatoes with olive oil, minced garlic, sliced basil, salt, and pepper. Stir gently to combine all ingredients and allow flavors to meld.
- Assemble the Bruschetta Dip: Spread the whipped feta and cream cheese mixture evenly onto the base of a serving plate. Spoon the tomato and basil topping over the dip.
- Finish and Serve: Drizzle the balsamic glaze on top of the assembled dip. Serve immediately alongside warm, crusty baguette slices for dipping and enjoy!
Notes
- Use full-fat cream cheese and feta for the creamiest texture.
- For more tang, add a splash of lemon juice along with the zest.
- The dip can be made a few hours ahead and refrigerated; bring to room temperature before serving.
- Substitute balsamic glaze with a reduction of balsamic vinegar if unavailable.
- For a spicier version, add a pinch of chili flakes to the tomato topping.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-cook, assembly
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 100 g
- Calories: 230 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
Keywords: bruschetta dip, easy appetizer, cream cheese dip, feta dip, tomato basil topping, quick recipes, Italian appetizer
