Cold Caprese Dip with Cherry Tomatoes and Fruit
By Liam Carter
This Cold Caprese Dip is a delightful and easy appetizer perfect for parties and gatherings. Featuring a creamy base made from yogurt and cream cheese, it is topped with juicy cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, and a hint of fruit, adding a unique twist. The richness of the dip is balanced with a drizzle of olive oil and balsamic glaze, making it a crowd-pleaser that elevates any snack spread. Serve it with pita chips, crusty bread, or crackers for a delicious starter.
Ingredients
- •100 ml balsamic vinegar
- •200 g cream cheese (at room temperature)
- •200 g Greek yoghurt
- •1 salt (to taste)
- •1 pepper (to taste)
- •10 cherry tomatoes (cut into quarters)
- •80 g cherries (or other fruits cut in similar size to tomatoes; can substitute with strawberries, raspberries or peaches)
- •10 fresh basil leaves (cut into small pieces)
- •2 tbsp olive oil
- •1 olive oil (for finishing)
- •pita chips (for serving)
- •bread (for serving)
- •crackers (for serving)
Instructions
- 1
Place the balsamic vinegar in a small saucepan and let it boil until it starts to look syrupy and can coat the back of a spoon.
- 2
Transfer the balsamic vinegar to a small bowl and let it cool down completely.
- 3
Whip the cream cheese and yoghurt until they come together and look creamy.
- 4
Add the salt and pepper to the cream cheese mixture and incorporate.
- 5
Mix all the toppings ingredients (cherry tomatoes, cherries, basil, olive oil) in a small bowl.
- 6
Spread the cream cheese and yoghurt mix onto the base of the serving dish.
- 7
Place the toppings over the dip.
- 8
Add a few extra basil leaves on top for garnish.
- 9
Finish with a drizzle of olive oil and balsamic glaze.
