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A top-down view of a warm Three-Cheese Tomato Bruschetta Dip in a black skillet with charred cherry tomatoes. (Three-Cheese Tomato Bruschetta Dip)
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Three-Cheese Tomato Bruschetta Dip with Blistered Cherry Tomatoes

A decadent warm appetizer featuring whipped ricotta, melted mozzarella, and salty parmesan topped with charred red and yellow cherry tomatoes and a balsamic drizzle. Perfect for serving in a cast iron skillet with grilled baguettes.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Appetizer, Starter
Cuisine: Italian-American
Calories: 310

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 cup (250g) Whole Milk Ricotta Cheese Full fat for best texture
  • 1.5 cups (170g) Low-Moisture Mozzarella Shredded
  • 0.5 cup (45g) Parmesan Cheese Freshly grated
  • 2 cups (300g) Red and Yellow Cherry Tomatoes Mixed for color
  • 2 tbsp (30ml) Balsamic Glaze Thick reduction
  • 1/4 cup (10g) Fresh Basil Torn leaves
  • 1 loaf French Baguette Sliced into rounds

Equipment

  • 1 8-inch Cast Iron Skillet Essential for even heat and presentation.
  • 1 Hand Mixer Used for whipping the ricotta base.
  • 1 Grill Pan To achieve professional grill marks on baguette slices.

Method
 

Prepare the Cheese Base
  1. Whip the ricotta and half the parmesan with a hand mixer for 2 minutes until airy.
  2. Fold in 1 cup of mozzarella and spread into the cast iron skillet.
Cook the Tomatoes
  1. Sauté tomatoes in olive oil over high heat until skins are charred and bursting.
Bake and Garnish
  1. Top dip with remaining cheese and broil for 3-5 minutes until bubbly.
  2. Drizzle with balsamic glaze and scatter fresh basil leaves over the top.

Nutrition

Calories: 310kcalProtein: 14gFat: 18gFiber: 2g

Notes

Drain the ricotta if it appears watery before whipping.
Use a high-quality balsamic reduction for the best visual drizzle.
Keyword skillet appetizer,Three-Cheese Tomato Bruschetta Dip,warm cheese dip

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