Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Preparation Steps
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, dried basil, and garlic powder. Mix until smooth.
- Transfer the cream cheese mixture into a pie plate or shallow serving dish and spread evenly.
- Cut fresh mozzarella into small cubes and layer over the cream cheese base.
- Dice cherry tomatoes and sprinkle over the mozzarella layer.
- Chiffonade fresh basil and sprinkle over the tomatoes.
- Whisk together olive oil and balsamic vinegar and drizzle evenly over the assembled layers.
- Sprinkle salt and pepper over the dip and serve immediately with crackers or toast rounds.
Nutrition
Notes
Use room temperature cream cheese for easier mixing. Allow the dip to sit for a few minutes after preparation for better flavor melding.