Make this crowd-pleasing, creamy bruschetta dip using fresh tomatoes, basil, and garlic. This easy party dip requires no cooking and is perfect for gatherings.
Author:miasmeals
Prep Time:15 min
Cook Time:0 min
Total Time:15 min
Yield:6 servings 1x
Category:Appetizer
Method:No Cook
Cuisine:Italian-American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
4 ounces Boursin cheese (or other herbed soft cheese), softened
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 cups cherry or grape tomatoes, halved or quartered
1 baguette, sliced and toasted, or crackers, for serving
Instructions
In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, Boursin cheese, and Parmesan cheese. Beat with a hand mixer or mix well with a spoon until smooth and fully combined.
Stir in the minced garlic, chopped basil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper into the cheese mixture until evenly distributed.
Gently fold in the halved or quartered tomatoes. Be careful not to overmix, as you want the tomatoes to remain mostly whole.
Transfer the bruschetta dip to a serving bowl.
Cover the bowl and chill the dip in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve your easy party dip cold with toasted baguette slices or your favorite crackers.
Notes
For best flavor, prepare the tomato topping mixture (tomatoes, basil, garlic, balsamic) about one hour before assembling the dip and let it sit at room temperature to marinate slightly.
This dip is a great make-ahead appetizer; you can prepare it up to one day in advance. Keep it covered in the refrigerator.
If you prefer a baked version, mix all ingredients except the fresh basil, bake at 375°F for 15 minutes until warm, then top with fresh basil before serving.