Ditch the ordinary and embrace the extraordinary with this delightful basil appetizer! Packed with basil leaves and topped with torn burrata and juicy balsamic tomatoes, this creamy-dreamy fresh basil hummus recipe is the perfect dip for pita chips, vegetables, crackers, and more. Easy to make and bursting with summer flavors, its a guaranteed crowd-pleaser!

“I could eat a whole bowl of hummus in one sitting, so I waited to make this for company. Love, love, love this basil garlic hummus and that burrata topping! Genius! Happy Monday to you!”
– AVA

Update: This recipe was originally published in August 2017. I made updates to the article below to include more information about making the best hummus recipe with fresh basil at home.
Hey, friends. If you love cool caprese salad, sweet, fresh basil, and ultra creamy burrata cheese, today’s recipe is JUST for you!

About this basil hummus recipe

This rich and ultra creamy dip is basically a deconstructed play on summer fresh caprese salad.

Imagine silky-smooth chickpea hummus loaded with fresh sweet basil leaves, studded with garlic, whizzed with nutty tahini, and finished with a generous dash of tart lemon. But don’t stop there! We are going to top the whole basil hummus dip with rich, decadent torn burrata cheese, juicy balsamic marinated cherry tomatoes, spicy crushed red pepper flakes, and MORE fresh basil leaves. I mean, it’...