Ingredients
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- 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 softened cream cheese, diced mozzarella, chopped cherry tomatoes, finely chopped basil, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into a ball using your hands. Wrap it in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least one hour.
- Once chilled, remove from plastic wrap and roll in grated Parmesan cheese until fully coated.
- Place on a serving platter and garnish with fresh basil leaves. Drizzle with balsamic glaze if desired.
- 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: 109
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 163mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 25mg