Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of a Bruschetta Cheese Ball, a fun and dippable twist on the classic Italian appetizer. This creamy concoction blends rich cream cheese with fresh tomatoes, mozzarella, aromatic basil, and a hint of garlic and Italian herbs. Perfect for any occasion, from casual gatherings to festive celebrations, this no-bake cheese ball is not only simple to prepare but also visually stunning. Serve it alongside crispy crackers or toasted baguette slices for an irresistible snack that’s sure to impress your guests.
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 (for coating)
- Optional: balsamic glaze and fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, diced mozzarella, chopped cherry tomatoes, basil, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into a ball and wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to firm up.
- Once chilled, remove from plastic wrap and roll in grated Parmesan cheese until fully coated.
- Place on a serving platter. Optionally drizzle with balsamic glaze and garnish with fresh basil leaves.
- Serve with crackers or sliced baguette for dipping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ounce (28g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg