Low Carb Blueberry Cream Cheese Dip

This blueberry cream cheese dip is a fantastic combination of flavors: blueberries, basil, cream cheese, and a dash of balsamic! Low carb recipe.

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This recipe is a combination of two of my favorite recipes! The flavors can be found in my Low Carb Blueberry Cream Cheese Crumble - a gorgeous and delicious dessert that is super popular! The idea to make it into a layered dip comes from my recipe for Cranberry and Cream Cheese Dip. In that dish, cream cheese is smeared onto a plate and then topped with a raw cranberry and jalapeño salsa. 

I switched things up a little bit here, by using whipped cream cheese as the base. It's easier to scoop and I love the airy texture. The topping is of course made with blueberries - I've used fresh ones rather than frozen - and added some basil and a little balsamic. It's a seriously interesting union of flavors and textures, and if - like me - you love combining herbs with fruit, you have to try this recipe!

How to Make a Blueberry Cream Cheese Dip

Place fresh blueberries, balsamic vinegar, and fresh basil leaves in a small blender (I use the cup attachment on my stick blender). Start with only a few basil leaves. 

Update! Check out my new recipe for zero carb balsamic vinegar! It's perfect for this recipe!

Blend until smooth and taste for seasoning. Add salt and pepper as necessary, and additional basil if desired. You might even prefer it a little sweeter - much depends on the blueberries. I didn't feel like my version needed to be any sweeter, but you may feel differently! You could add a little liquid sweetener, sugar free honey or low carb simple syrup! Blend again.

Spread whipped cream cheese onto a serving plate. 

Spoon the blueberry salsa over the cream cheese, and garnish with a sprig of basil leaves.

Serve with something like low carb Baked Bagel Chips (as shown), cucumber sticks, celery, or homemade low carb tortilla chips.

This is one of those appetizers that will really get people talking. It looks simple, but the unusual flavors are such a talking point!

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Low Carb Blueberry and Cream Cheese Dip

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This dip is a fantastic combination of flavors: blueberries, basil, cream cheese, and a dash of balsamic! Low carb recipe.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 10 minutes mins

Makes: 6 Servings

Net Carbs: 5

Calories: 115

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

 

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• 1 cup fresh blueberries
• 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
• 4-8 fresh basil leaves to taste
• salt and black pepper
• 6 oz whipped cream cheese

Equipment

• Ariston Traditional Modena Balsamic Premium Vinegar Aged 250ml
• KitchenAid 3-Speed Hand Blender

Step-by-Step Instructions

 

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1. Place the blueberries, balsamic vinegar, and fresh basil leaves in a small blender - start with only a few basil leaves. 
2. Blend until smooth and taste for seasoning. Add salt and pepper as necessary, and additional basil if desired.
3. Spread the whipped cream cheese onto a serving plate. 
4. Spoon the blueberry salsa over the cream cheese, and garnish with a sprig of basil leaves.

Nutrition

Calories: 115kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 29mgSodium: 186mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gNet Carbs: 5g

Notes

5g net carbs per serving

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Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is my best approximation. Net carbs are calculated as the total grams carbs minus the total grams of fiber.

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