🍅 Creamy Bruschetta Dip 🧀  
A creamy, vibrant cheese dip with a bruschetta twist—perfect for parties and quick gatherings!  

🍽️ Ingredients 🍽️  

- 8 oz feta cheese block, crumbled  
- 1 garlic clove, minced  
- ½ block cream cheese (4 oz)  
- Salt to taste  
- 1-2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar  
- 4 Roma tomatoes  
- ¼ cup chopped basil leaves  
- 1 Tablespoon Extra Virgin olive oil  
- ½ cup sour cream  
- 1 Tablespoon lemon juice  
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil  

🌿 Garnish 🌿  
- More chopped basil leaves  
- Red pepper flakes  
- Freshly grated Parmesan cheese  

🧑‍🍳 Directions 🧑‍🍳  

1. Chop the Roma tomatoes into small pieces and mix them with the basil, minced garlic, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and a pinch of salt. Set this mixture aside to marinate while preparing the dip base.  
2. In a food processor, blend the crumbled feta cheese, cream cheese, sour cream, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, and a pinch of salt. Blend until smooth and creamy.  
3. Spread the creamy cheese mixture evenly onto a serving plate or shallow dish.  
4. Spoon the marinated bruschetta mixture over the cheese layer, spreading it to cover the top.  
5. Sprinkle the top with additional chopped basil leaves, a pinch of red pepper flakes for a bit of heat, and some freshly grated Parmesan cheese for added depth of flavor.  
6. Serve immediately with crackers, pita chips, or toasted bread for dipping.  

🍎 Nutritional Information 🍎  
- Calories: 210 per serving  
- Protein: 8g  
- Carbohydrates: 4g  
- Fats: 18g  
- Saturated Fat: 9g  
- Vitamin A: Good source  

💡 Tips and Tricks 💡  
- Adjust the salt and balsamic vinegar to your taste preference; a dash more balsamic can brighten the flavors.  
- For added texture, grill or toast the bruschetta topping before layering it on the dip.  
- Prep the bruschetta topping a few hours in advance to let the flavors deeply combine.  
- Pair with sourdough crisps or veggie sticks for a gluten-free option.  

⏳ Preparation time 🕒  
Preparation time: 15 minutes | Cooking time: None | Serving: 1 platter