Description
Barefoot Contessa’s sun-dried tomato dip brings Mediterranean zest to party appetizers with creamy cream cheese and tangy herbs. Guests will savor this elegant spread that pairs perfectly with crisp crackers or fresh vegetable sticks.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 225 grams (8 ounces) full-fat cream cheese, at room temperature
- 60 grams (2.1 ounces) sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained and chopped (about 8 tomatoes)
- 120 milliliters (4 fluid ounces) sour cream
- 120 milliliters (4 fluid ounces) good-quality mayonnaise
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 0.75 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 10 dashes hot red pepper sauce
Garnish:
- 2 spring onions, thinly sliced (white and green parts)
Instructions
- Prepare the tomato base by combining sun-dried tomatoes, cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, hot sauce, salt, and black pepper in a food processor, blending until achieving a silky, uniform consistency.
- Gently incorporate thinly sliced spring onions into the mixture by pulsing the food processor twice, ensuring even distribution without breaking down the onion’s texture.
- Carefully transfer the creamy dip to a serving bowl, allowing it to reach room temperature for optimal flavor development and smooth spreadability.
- Accompany the dip with an assortment of crisp vehicles such as artisan crackers, delicate vegetable crudités, or rustic tortilla chips for a versatile and appealing presentation.
Notes
- Kick off flavor development by chilling the dip for at least an hour, allowing ingredients to meld and intensify.
- Customize heat levels by gradually adding hot sauce, tasting as you go for perfect spice balance.
- Select oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes for their superior blending and deeper, more robust taste profile.
- Soften cream cheese completely to room temperature, guaranteeing a silky-smooth texture without pesky lumps.
- Create visual appeal by garnishing with vibrant scallion slices or chopped sun-dried tomatoes just before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 92
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 206mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 18mg