Description
Indulge in a savory Bruschetta Cheese Ball, an innovative twist on the classic bruschetta that transforms familiar flavors into a delightful dippable appetizer. This enticing recipe features a creamy blend of cream cheese, fresh mozzarella, vibrant cherry tomatoes, and aromatic basil. Perfect for any occasion—from festive gatherings to casual get-togethers—this no-bake cheese ball is not only easy to prepare but also promises to impress your guests with its visually appealing presentation and burst of flavor. Serve it alongside crackers or toasted baguette slices for a crowd-pleasing snack everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup fresh mozzarella cheese, diced
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, chopped
- ¼ cup fresh basil, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, basil, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into a ball using your hands and wrap it in plastic wrap. Chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour to firm up.
- Once chilled, remove the cheese ball from the wrap and roll it in grated Parmesan until fully coated.
- Place on a serving platter and garnish with fresh basil leaves. Serve with crackers or sliced baguette for dipping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg