Description
A smooth, creamy, and colorful dip inspired by classic bruschetta. Layered with herbed cheese, ripe tomatoes, fresh basil, and drizzled with sweet-tart balsamic glaze, perfect for parties or holiday spreads.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (6.5-oz) container herbed cheese spread (Alouette, Boursin, or similar)
- ½ cup chopped ripe tomatoes
- ¼ cup chopped fresh basil
- 2 tbsp balsamic glaze or reduction
- Pita chips, crackers, or sliced baguette, for serving
Instructions
- Let cheese soften at room temperature for 10 minutes. Spread evenly in shallow bowl or serving dish.
- Chop tomatoes finely and pat dry to remove excess moisture. Stir in fresh basil until evenly combined.
- Spoon tomato mixture over cheese layer. Drizzle balsamic glaze decoratively in swirls or zigzags.
- Garnish with extra basil leaves, a crack of black pepper, and optional olive oil drizzle.
- Serve immediately with pita chips, crackers, or baguette slices.
Notes
Use quality herbed cheese spreads for creamy, rich flavor.
Select sweet, firm tomatoes to avoid watery dip.
Assemble dip right before serving for freshness.
Use thick balsamic glaze for easier drizzling than thin vinegar.
Serve chilled or slightly warmed to maintain creaminess.
- Prep Time: 10
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook / Assemble
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 recipe
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: bruschetta dip, herbed cheese appetizer, tomato basil dip, balsamic party dip, easy holiday appetizer