Quick and Easy Boursin Bruschetta Dip Appetizer
This Boursin Bruschetta Dip appetizer only takes 10 minutes to make!
Juicy tomatoes top creamy Boursin cheese for the most delightful dip appetizer.
With less than 10 ingredients, you can make this quickly before guests arrive at your gathering.
I love a Boursin appetizer like this Roasted Balsamic Strawberry Appetizer with Crostini. But, this Boursin Bruschetta Dip is made for this time of year as it’s topped with a mixture of fresh tomatoes, fresh garlic and fresh basil.
If you love a quick and easy appetizer, this is the one for you!
Why you’ll love this recipe
- This easy dip appetizer is quick to make!
- It uses fresh tomatoes which are so delicious during the peak Summer season and into September.
- The prep time for this appetizer is really quick! While the bruschetta mixture is marinating, you can make crostini to serve with the dip if desired.
- It’s the perfect appetizer to serve at a dinner party because it’s so easy to make.
What is Boursin cheese?
Boursin is a soft and creamy cheese with a very spreadable texture. It’s the perfect cheese for many appetizers due to the variety of flavours it comes in.
Ingredients needed
Boursin Cheese: I love to use Garlic & Herbs Boursin Cheese as the base for this bruschetta appetizer because the flavours go so well with the tomatoes! Make sure to use 2!
Tomatoes: I like to use Roma tomatoes or Cherry tomatoes for the bruschetta topping,
Fresh basil: fresh basil is a must for this seasonal bruschetta dip recipe
Seasonings: bringing the bruschetta topping together is garlic, red onion, extra-virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar and kosher salt
How to make this easy Boursin Bruschetta Dip appetizer
Step 1: Remove the packages of Boursin Cheese from the fridge and set aside.
Step 2: To a medium-sized bowl add the chopped tomatoes, thinly sliced fresh basil, minced garlic, finely chopped red onion, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt and a pinch of chili flakes. Use a spoon to mix well and set aside (leave for 10 minutes to allow the flavours to meld together).
Step 3: While the tomato mixture is sitting, use a spoon to spread both packages of softened Boursin Cheese in a shallow / low bowl or even on a plate.
Step 4: After the tomato mixture has sat for 10 minutes, use a slotted spoon to spoon the mixture on top of the cheese layer. Important to use a slotted spoon as you want as little liquid from the tomato bowl to transfer to the boursin cheese.
Step 5: Garnish with more fresh basil and serve with toasted baguette (see how to make crostini below) or your favourite crackers.
Variations on this bruschetta dip
- Bake it: Spread the Boursin cheese in an oven-safe baking dish. Bake at 400F for about 10 minutes until softened. Spoon the bruschetta on top and serve immediately.
- Add a drizzle of balsamic glaze on top of the tomatoes.
- Make them individual: Spread the Boursin cheese onto slices of toasted baguette. Top each slice with a scoop of bruschetta and serve as individual bruschetta crostini.
Expert tips
- There are so many options for what to serve to dip into this bruschetta dip! Some of my favourites are pita chips, your favourite crackers, crusty bread or slices of a baguette (toasted if desired to make crostini).
- Make sure to use TWO Boursin cheese’s – one will not be enough.
Common questions
Do I have to make my own bruschetta topping?
I recommend making the tomato topping if you can find ripe, delicious, in-season tomatoes! In a pinch however you could use 2 cups of store-bought bruschetta.
Where can I find boursin cheese?
Boursin cheese can be found in most grocery stores, usually in the deli / cheese section.
More quick summer appetizers to make from the blog
Easy and Quick Berry Brie Crostini Appetizer (3 ways)
Summer Peach and Tomato Crostini with Goat Cheese
Easy Sun-Dried Tomato Dip Recipe (perfect chip dip!)
Quick and Easy Boursin Bruschetta Dip Appetizer
Ingredients
- 2 150g packages Garlic & Fine Herbs Boursin Cheese - softened (remove from fridge 10 minutes before making the dip))
- 2 cups chopped tomatoes (Roma tomatoes or Cherry tomatoes)
- 3 tbsp thinly sliced fresh basil
- 2 small garlic cloves, thinly sliced or minced
- 2 tbsp finely chopped red onion
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- pinch chili flakes or red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Remove the packages of Boursin Cheese from the fridge and set aside.
- To a medium-sized bowl add the chopped tomatoes, thinly sliced fresh basil, minced garlic, finely chopped red onion, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt and a pinch of chili flakes. Use a spoon to mix well and set aside (leave for 10 minutes to allow the flavours to meld together).
- While the tomato mixture is sitting, use a spoon to spread both packages of softened Boursin Cheese in a shallow / low bowl or even on a plate.
- After the tomato mixture has sat for 10 minutes, use a slotted spoon to spoon the mixture onto the softened boursin cheese. Important to use a slotted spoon as you want as little liquid from the tomato bowl to transfer to the boursin cheese.
- Garnish with more fresh basil and serve with toasted baguette (see how to make crostini below) or your favourite crackers.
Notes
- To make crostini (toasted baguette):
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Preheat the oven to 400°Fahrenheit. Use a bread knife to slice a baguette into 1-inch thick slices, about 20-24 slices. Place the baguette slices on a parchment paper lined baking sheet. Brush the bread slices with olive oil on one side and place in a single layer on the baking sheet. Bake for 5 minutes, then flip and bake for another 5 minutes until toasted. Set aside.
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