Description
A delicious and creamy twist on the classic Caprese salad, perfect for parties and gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup fresh mozzarella, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1/4 cup balsamic glaze
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese with salt and pepper until smooth.
- Fold in the diced mozzarella, halved cherry tomatoes, and chopped basil.
- Transfer the mixture to a serving dish and drizzle with balsamic glaze.
- Serve with crackers or sliced baguette.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use low-fat cream cheese.
- Can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator.
- Garnish with additional basil before serving for a fresh touch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg