Description
Indulge in the delightful Bruschetta Cheese Ball, a creamy and savory appetizer that captures the essence of classic bruschetta in a shareable form. Perfect for any gathering, this no-bake cheese ball features a harmonious blend of rich cream cheese, fresh mozzarella, juicy tomatoes, and aromatic basil. With its vibrant flavors and stunning presentation, it’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser at parties or potlucks. Serve it with crackers or sliced baguette for an irresistible dipping experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup fresh mozzarella cheese, diced
- 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
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon balsamic glaze (optional for drizzling)
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
- Crackers or sliced baguette for serving
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, mozzarella, tomatoes, basil, garlic, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Mix until well combined.
- Form the mixture into a ball shape using your hands. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- 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.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 79
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 186mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg