Description
Barefoot Contessa’s sun-dried tomato dip blends Mediterranean flavors with creamy textures for an irresistible appetizer. Guests will love this quick, elegant spread that pairs perfectly with crisp crackers or fresh vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 225 grams (8 oz) full-fat cream cheese, at room temperature
- 120 milliliters (4 fl oz) sour cream
- 120 milliliters (4 fl oz) good-quality mayonnaise
- 60 grams (2.1 oz) sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained and chopped (about 8 tomatoes)
- 2 spring onions, thinly sliced (white and green parts)
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 0.75 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 10 dashes hot red pepper sauce
Instructions
- Blend Base: Pulse sun-dried tomatoes, cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, hot sauce, salt, and black pepper in a food processor until achieving a velvety, harmonious texture.
- Integrate Onions: Swiftly pulse spring onions into the mixture, ensuring they are evenly distributed while maintaining their delicate integrity.
- Serve and Savor: Decant the creamy concoction into a serving vessel, allowing it to rest at ambient temperature for enhanced flavor depth and luxurious spreadability. Pair with an array of artisan crackers, crisp vegetable crudités, or rustic tortilla chips for a captivating culinary experience.
Notes
- Texture Triumph: Blend ingredients until achieving a silky, uniform consistency for the smoothest possible dip experience.
- Temperature Technique: Allow the dip to rest at room temperature before serving to enhance flavor complexity and improve spreadability.
- Onion Incorporation: Pulse spring onions gently to maintain their fresh texture and prevent over-processing.
- Serve Smart: Pair with a variety of crisp accompaniments like artisan crackers, fresh vegetable sticks, or crunchy tortilla chips to complement the creamy dip’s rich flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg