OMG you guys. This dip. THIS DIP. I don’t even know how to explain it! I was soo skeptical when I first saw the combination of flavors, but oh meh goodness…it did not disappoint. Its soo incredible, it is like nothing I have ever had before. I mean..sweet and tart blackberries combined with creamy slightly salty cheese, topped with fresh basil, all piled onto crispy black truffle crostini’s…like woah. There is so much going on but its not like those annoying TV shows where you’re trying to follow about 12 different story lines (ahem, Revenge..which by the way, used to be my favorite..they’re really disappointing this season), uh-uh, nothing like that..its like the perfect marriage. If there was such thing.
But really, a steaming Hot Blackberry Fontina Dip doesn’t seem like you’re typical game day dip, but try it out..its a crazy good flavor combination. Its also SO PRETTY. I love purple. This would be an excellent dip to serve on ladies night, or your next baby or bridal shower. I just love the coloring! Add even more fresh basil on top! My favorite bites were probably the ones with the flavor of the uncooked fresh basil in there! It just pushed it over the top. You must try this one!
I hope you all have a fun weekend planned besides the Superbowl! Tonight I’m getting a chance to meet up with my best friend for a few hours and a few cocktails, its been ages since we’ve gotten the chance to do this, and I am thoroughly looking forward to it! Sometimes all a girl needs is her best friend a good drink. I really believe that. haha A break from life 🙂 So I hope you all found something delicious during this Dip Week Series and have a safe and unfilled weekend!
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups freshly grated fontina cheese
- 6 leaves fresh basil, julienne and divided
- 1/4 cup slivered almonds
- 1 cup fresh blackberries, roughly chopped
- Black Truffle or Olive Oil
- Loaf of french bread, sliced
Directions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees and move two racks to the center levels.
- In a medium sized bowl, mix together the cream cheese and fontina cheese
- Stir in the almonds and half of the fresh basil.
- Fold in the chopped blackberries.
- Transfer to an oven safe dish and pop in the oven on the top rack.
- Bake for 30 minutes, until golden brown and bubbly.
- In the meantime, using a pastry brush, brush both sides of the sliced bread with truffle or olive oil.
- At about 20 minutes, pop in the oven on the lower rack. Cook for 10 minutes or so, until crispy and golden brown. (Check to be sure they aren't burning, you may need to flip them.)
- Remove both from oven and serve immediately! Enjoy!
Inspired by How Sweet It Is