This easy White Bean Dip is smooth, creamy and utterly delicious. Made with Taleggio cheese, mascarpone and a touch of garlic, it makes a perfect party dip or snack and comes together in about five minutes.
This white bean dip is completely addictive — creamy, cheesy and luxuriously smooth. It’s ideal on a sharing platter with antipasti or simply served with crackers and crudités.
It’s perfect for entertaining and pairs beautifully with drinks, but it’s so quick to make it also works as a fast everyday snack. I prefer dips made with a few good ingredients and minimal fuss, and this one ticks every box.
Ingredients – What You Need
- Cannellini beans – canned, drained and rinsed
- Taleggio cheese – cut into rough cubes
- Mascarpone – full fat
- Heavy cream (double cream) – for loosening and creaminess
- Garlic – one clove for gentle flavor
- Salt and pepper – to taste
How to Make this Creamy White Bean Dip – Step by Step
Start by draining the cannellini beans and rinse them briefly in warm water until they feel slightly warm. Warming the beans helps produce an ultra-smooth texture; alternatively, you can warm them in a skillet after draining.
Add the warmed beans, Taleggio cubes, mascarpone, cream, garlic and a pinch of salt and pepper to a food processor.
Process on high speed until the mixture is silky smooth. If it appears grainy, continue blending — this often resolves the texture. If needed, add about 1 tablespoon of warm water to loosen and smooth the dip.
Serving Suggestions
This dip is versatile. Serve it with sliced bell peppers, carrots, cucumber, grilled ciabatta, or breadsticks. It also makes a great component of a larger sharing platter.
Suggested platter accompaniments:
- Cured meats – prosciutto, salami or Italian ham
- Cheeses – a mix of soft and hard cheeses like gorgonzola, fontina or pecorino
- Breadsticks or ciabatta
- Marinated olives
- Vegetables – marinated eggplant, roasted peppers or sautéed mushrooms
Can You Freeze It?
Although freezing is safe, I don’t recommend it because the dip will lose its creamy texture once thawed. Since it’s quick to prepare, it’s best to keep leftovers in the refrigerator instead.
Store in a sealed container or covered with plastic wrap for up to 3–4 days. Bring to room temperature before serving and, if needed, re-blend briefly with a splash of warm water or warm in a skillet to restore creaminess.
Top Tips for Making this White Bean Dip
- Warm the beans briefly by rinsing in warm water or heating in a skillet — this helps achieve a super-smooth texture.
- If the dip is too thick, add a splash of warm water (about 1 tbsp) and blitz again.
- You can swap Taleggio for another soft cheese if preferred, but choose a soft, creamy cheese for the best texture.
- Store leftovers in the fridge and bring them to room temperature before serving; re-blend or warm slightly if the texture has firmed up.
More Delicious Dips You Might Like;
- Artichoke Dip
- The Easiest Red Pesto Recipe (Sun-dried Tomato)
- Sour Cream Pesto Dip with Prosciutto Dippers
- Bagna Cauda (Anchovy, Garlic & Butter Dip)
- Whipped Ricotta Dip with Thyme Roasted Tomatoes
If you try this Creamy White Bean Dip or any other recipe here, please leave a comment to let me know how it went — I love hearing from readers.
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White Bean Dip
By Emily
Ingredients
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 14 oz cannellini beans, drained and rinsed (400g)
- 1/2 cup Taleggio cheese, cut into cubes (90g)
- 1/2 cup mascarpone, (125g)
- 1/3 cup cream, (80ml)
- 1 garlic clove
- 1 pinch salt and pepper, to season
Instructions
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Rinse the beans in warm water for a few seconds until warm, or warm them briefly in a skillet.
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Add beans, Taleggio, garlic, cream, mascarpone and a pinch of salt and pepper to a food processor and blitz on high speed until silky smooth.
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If the mixture looks grainy, continue blitzing until smooth. Add a splash of warm water if needed to loosen.
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Transfer to a serving bowl and serve with crackers, breadsticks or vegetables.
Notes
- Warming the beans (by rinsing in warm water or heating briefly in a skillet) helps create a super smooth texture.
- If the dip is too thick, add a splash of warm water (about 1 tbsp) to loosen it.
- Swap in another soft cheese if desired, but choose a soft, creamy variety for best results.
- Store leftovers in the fridge and bring to room temperature before serving; re-blend or warm slightly if needed.
Helpful Info for All Recipes
- I use extra virgin olive oil in most recipes unless stated otherwise.
- All vegetables are medium sized unless noted.
- Recipes are tested using a fan (convection) oven where applicable.
- Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be used as an approximation.
Nutrition
Carbohydrates: 8g |
Protein: 5g
Nutrition information is approximate.