Creamy No-Cook Dirty Martini Dip
Make this creamy, briny dip that captures the flavor of a classic dirty martini. It requires no cooking and is ready fast, making it a perfect savory appetizer for parties.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 45 min
- Yield: About 4 cups 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 8 ounces blue cheese, crumbled
- 1 cup sour cream
- 3/4 cup finely chopped green olives (pimento removed)
- 1/2 cup olive brine
- 2 ounces gin or vodka (optional)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Extra chopped olives and olive oil for garnish
Instructions
- Place the softened cream cheese, blue cheese, sour cream, chopped olives, olive brine, gin or vodka (if using), and garlic powder into a medium bowl.
- Use an electric mixer or a sturdy spoon to combine all ingredients until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
- Taste the dip and add salt and pepper as needed. Remember the brine is salty.
- Transfer the dip to a serving bowl.
- Cover the bowl and chill the dip in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Before serving, garnish the top with a drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkle of finely chopped olives.
- Serve cold with crackers, pretzels, or fresh vegetables.
Notes
- For an alcohol-free version, omit the gin or vodka and add 1 teaspoon of white wine vinegar for a slight tang.
- You can prepare this dip up to 2 days ahead. Keep it covered in the refrigerator and garnish just before serving.
- This dip pairs well with sturdy crackers, pita chips, celery sticks, or cucumber slices.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 23
- Saturated Fat: 14
- Unsaturated Fat: 9
- Trans Fat: 0.5
- Carbohydrates: 4
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 10
- Cholesterol: 65
Find it online: https://cookerycommand.com/dirty-martini-dip-recipe/