Description
Goat cheese bruschetta dip brings Mediterranean charm to classic appetizers, blending creamy textures with zesty tomato flavors. Crisp baguette slices and fresh herbs complete this irresistible starter you’ll want to share at every gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (225 grams) goat cheese
- 4 ounces (115 grams) cream cheese
- 1 cup diced fresh tomatoes
Seasonings and Herbs:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Oils and Vinegars:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
Garnish and Serving:
- Balsamic glaze (optional)
- Toasted baguette slices
- Crackers
- Pita chips
Instructions
- Elevate the kitchen atmosphere by warming the oven to a precise 375F (190C), creating an ideal environment for culinary transformation.
- Craft a velvety foundation by whisking goat cheese, cream cheese, garlic powder, olive oil, salt, and pepper into a harmonious blend. Carefully distribute this luxurious mixture across an oven-safe vessel, ensuring an even landscape.
- Allow the cheese ensemble to metamorphose in the heated chamber, developing a golden perimeter and achieving a delightfully bubbling consistency over 15-20 minutes.
- During the cheese’s transformation, orchestrate a vibrant bruschetta medley by gently combining diced tomatoes, fragrant basil leaves, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper. Tenderly fold the ingredients to preserve their individual character.
- Extract the molten cheese creation from the oven’s embrace, then cascade the bright bruschetta mixture across its warm surface. Optional: enhance the presentation with an elegant balsamic glaze drizzle.
- Invite immediate indulgence by presenting the dip alongside crisp toasted baguette slices, artisan crackers, or rustic pita chips, encouraging guests to dive into this sensory experience.
Notes
- Choose soft, creamy goat cheese for the smoothest texture and best melting quality.
- Mix cheeses at room temperature to ensure a perfectly blended, lump-free consistency.
- Drain tomatoes thoroughly to prevent excess liquid from making the dip watery.
- Experiment with herb variations like adding fresh thyme or oregano for extra flavor depth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg