If you’re looking for an easy appetizer for entertaining, then this Bruschetta with Cream Cheese is the one you need!
It is super quick to pull together, foolproof, and requires only a few ingredients.
Bruschetta is one of my all time favorite appetizers. They are super quick and easy to make and you can be sure that you and your guests will love them.
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Easy Bruschetta
Well, I have upped the game and made a tomato bruschetta with cream cheese. It is a delicious appetizer or snack to make, especially when you have an abundance of tomatoes. It is made with simple everyday ingredients that you can get from the grocery store but is full of so much flavor.
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Ingredient Notes
- Bread – Use your favorite baguette or ciabatta. I love toasting them for the best result toast. But you can serve it without toasting if you don’t have enough time.
- Tomatoes – These are the star of the show, so use the best tomatoes you can. If large, then you need to chop them small. I love making this with cherry or grape tomatoes.
- Basil – Fresh basil is best, but you can use dried basil if easier.
- Olive oil – Use the best olive oil that you can.
- Cream cheese – Start with full-fat plain cream cheese, but change it up to flavored cream cheese if you like.
- Flavorings – Salt, black pepper, and dried herbs complete this.
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How To Make Bruschetta with Cream Cheese
Get complete ingredients list and instructions from the recipe card further below.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F / 180 degrees C / gas mark 4. Slice the baguette or ciabatta into pieces about ½ to 1 inch thick. Place the slices on a baking sheet and brush each with olive oil. Place them in the preheated oven for 5-7 minutes until the bread is golden and crispy.
- While the bread is in the oven, cut the tomatoes into small cubes. Also, finely chop the basil. In a bowl, combine tomatoes, basil, dried herbs, salt, and pepper.
- Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool slightly.
- Spread a thin layer of cream cheese on each toasted slice of bread.
- Top with the tomato and basil mixture.
- Serve the bruschetta immediately to ensure the bread remains crispy.
Recipe Tips And Variations
- Skip the cream cheese – if you prefer just a plain old bruschetta, then simply skip the cream cheese.
- Vary the cream cheese – while I used plain cream cheese, feel free to vary this. For example, you can use some cheese mixed in with garlic and herbs. You can even use mascarpone cheese instead.
- Vary the bread – I have served this with crostini and gluten free oat cakes too.
- Assemble before serving – To keep the bread as crispy as possible assemble this just before serving.
Prep and Storage
- Make ahead – Make the tomato mixture a day ahead of time and refrigerate. You can also toast the bread a day ahead of time.
Weight Watchers Points
There are 5 Blue Plan SmartPoints in one serving of this.
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Did you make this recipe? Then I would love to hear how it turned out. Please leave a comment and star rating below. And I really appreciate you sharing this recipe with your family and friends. Enjoy every mouthful 😊🍲 – Bintu
Get The Bruschetta with Cream Cheese Recipe
Bruschetta with Cream Cheese
Ingredients
- 1 loaf baguette or ciabatta bread
- 4-5 ripe tomatoes
- 3-4 sprigs fresh basil
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 5 Tablespoons cream cheese
- salt and pepper to taste
- dried herb mixture to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F / 180 degrees C / gas mark 4 and slice the baguette or ciabatta into pieces about ½ to 1 inch thick.
- Place the slices on a baking sheet and brush each with olive oil, then bake in the preheated oven for 5-7 minutes until the bread is golden and crispy.
- Cut the tomatoes into small cubes and finely chop the basil. Then combine tomatoes, basil, dried herbs, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool slightly.
- Spread a thin layer of cream cheese on each toasted slice of bread, then top each with the tomato and basil mixture.
- Serve the bruschetta immediately to ensure the bread remains crispy.
Notes
- Skip the cream cheese – if you prefer just a plain old bruschetta, then simply skip the cream cheese.
- Vary the cream cheese – while I used plain cream cheese, feel free to vary this. For example, you can use some cheese mixed in with garlic and herbs. You can even use mascarpone cheese instead.
- Vary the bread – I have served this with crostini and gluten free oat cakes too.
- Assemble before serving – To keep the bread as crispy as possible assemble this just before serving.
- Prep Ahead – Make the tomato mixture a day ahead of time and refrigerate. You can also toast the bread a day ahead of time.
- There are 5 WW Blue Plan SmartPoints in one serving.
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