Creamy Blue Cheese Dirty Martini Dip
Make this creamy, briny dip inspired by the classic dirty martini. It combines blue cheese, cream cheese, and olive brine for a savory appetizer perfect for parties.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 45 min
- Yield: About 4 cups 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 8 ounces blue cheese, crumbled, divided
- 1 cup sour cream
- 3/4 cup finely chopped green olives (pitted)
- 1/2 cup olive brine
- 2 ounces gin (optional)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Diced olives and olive oil for garnish
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, half of the blue cheese, sour cream, chopped olives, olive brine, gin (if using), and garlic powder.
- Mix all ingredients until smooth and well combined.
- Season the mixture with salt and pepper to your preference.
- Transfer the dip to a serving bowl, preferably a martini glass for presentation.
- Sprinkle the remaining blue cheese crumbles over the top.
- Drizzle lightly with olive oil and garnish with extra diced olives.
- Chill the dip for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve cold with crackers, pita chips, or fresh vegetables.
Notes
- For a non-alcoholic version, omit the gin completely. The brine provides enough martini flavor.
- This dip tastes best when made ahead of time, allowing the brine flavor to fully infuse the cheese base.
- If you are planning your weekly meals, this quick appetizer is a great addition to your snack rotation, unlike complex meal planning systems.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 550
- Fat: 23
- Saturated Fat: 14
- Unsaturated Fat: 9
- Trans Fat: 0.5
- Carbohydrates: 4
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 9
- Cholesterol: 60