Description
Pickle lovers rejoice with this lightning-fast 10-Minute Creamy Pickle Dip that blends tangy dill pickles and smooth cream cheese into an irresistible party appetizer. Guests will devour this zesty, creamy sensation that elevates snack time with minimal effort and maximum flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- ½ cup (118 milliliters) cottage cheese
- ½ cup (118 milliliters) cream cheese
- ⅓ cup (79 milliliters) gruyere cheese, grated
- 4 slices pastrami, diced
- ½ cup (118 milliliters) pickles, finely diced
Seasoning and Flavor Enhancers:
- 2 teaspoons pickle juice
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon chili flakes
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
Garnish:
- Handful of chives, finely sliced
Instructions
- Harness the power of your food processor by combining cottage cheese, cream cheese, garlic, Dijon mustard, and salt into a velvety smooth base.
- Transfer the blended mixture to a mixing bowl, ensuring every crevice is scraped clean.
- Incorporate the majority of chopped pickles, pastrami, chives, and gruyere into the creamy foundation, gently folding to distribute ingredients evenly.
- Arrange the reserved pickles, pastrami, chives, and gruyere artfully across the surface of the dip for a visually appealing presentation.
- Elevate the flavor profile by sprinkling a delicate layer of chili flakes, adding a subtle kick to the creamy concoction.
- Serve immediately with an array of crackers, bread, or vegetable sticks to complement the rich, tangy dip.
Notes
- Achieve a smoother texture by using room temperature cream cheese and cottage cheese before blending.
- Substitute dairy-free cream cheese and cottage cheese alternatives for a vegan-friendly version of the dip.
- Control the salt content by using low-sodium pickles or adjusting added salt based on personal preference.
- Enhance the dip’s flavor by experimenting with different pickle varieties like dill, bread-and-butter, or spicy pickles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg