Description
This Three-Cheese Tomato Bruschetta Dip is a creamy, cheesy twist on the classic bruschetta. Packed with layers of ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheeses, topped with fresh, juicy tomatoes and basil, it’s perfect for dipping or spreading on crispy crostini.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 loaf French baguette (for crostini), sliced
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, and cream cheese. Stir until smooth and well-blended. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Spread the cheese mixture into a baking dish (about 9×9 inches) and smooth the top with a spatula.
- In a separate bowl, combine diced tomatoes, basil, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
- Top the cheese mixture with the tomato-basil mixture, spreading it evenly over the surface.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden on top.
- While the dip is baking, prepare the crostini: Arrange the baguette slices on a baking sheet and brush lightly with olive oil. Toast in the oven for about 5-7 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove the dip and crostini from the oven. Serve the warm dip with the freshly baked crostini for dipping.
Notes
- For added flavor, sprinkle a little extra Parmesan on top of the dip before baking.
- If you don’t want to bake the crostini, you can also toast them on the stovetop in a skillet.
- For a lighter version, you can substitute the cream cheese with Greek yogurt or sour cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of dip (with 2-3 crostini)
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg