Bruschetta Spread

Crema Bruschetta by Greenomic Delikatessen, smooth and spreadable

Crema Bruschetta by Greenomic Delikatessen is a spreadable tomato cream, seasoned with oregano, garlic, and red pepper. Milk protein makes it so soft that it can be spread on warm bread like butter. Sun-dried tomatoes provide the base note.

Crema Bruschetta is the tomato spread from Greenomic Delikatessen, produced in Tuscany and bottled in a 135-gram jar. Dried fruit, oregano, garlic, and a drop of wine vinegar result in a dark red cream that absorbs instantly onto toasted bread without making the crust soggy.

Concentrated fruit, oregano, and a warm red pepper

When you twist the lid, the dense aroma of dried tomatoes rises from the jar, backed by oregano and garlic, which together evoke the scent of an Italian appetizer platter. The color is a rich, deep red without a hint of orange.

On toasted bread, the cream tastes full and slightly salty, with the concentrated sweetness that the fruit only develops after days in the sun. Oregano and garlic season quietly in the background, while the red pepper adds a warm touch without becoming spicy.

The texture is the real difference compared to a pesto: smooth and spreadable, without seeds or fibers, it stays on the knife. Milk protein and skimmed milk powder bind the oil, which is why it can be spread straight from the jar, even when cold.

On toasted bread and in a quick sauce

Spread one or two teaspoons onto warm ciabatta, add a few basil leaves and a drop of olive oil, and your appetizer is ready. If you like, dice some fresh tomato pulp on top and add a splash of lemon.

The cream can withstand a few minutes in a pan without losing its fruity note, making it suitable as a seasoning base for a quick pasta sauce. A spoonful stirred into a risotto just before finishing colors and seasons it in one step.

On a cheese board, it pairs well with strong hard cheeses, as a dip alongside breadsticks, or as a spread in a sandwich with prosciutto. Once opened, the jar will keep for about a week in the refrigerator if you cover the surface with a thin film of olive oil.

Why the bruschetta gets its name from roasting

“Bruscare” is Italian for roasting over coals, and that is exactly how it started: a slice of stale bread held over embers, rubbed with garlic, and drizzled with oil. It was only later that tomato was added, and what was once a way to use up leftovers became Italy's most famous appetizer.

The tomatoes for this jar are sun-dried before cooking until most of their water has evaporated. What remains is sugar, acidity, and aroma in a concentrated form, which is why a single teaspoon is enough for an entire slice.

Oregano grows on the dry hillsides around the Mediterranean and develops a stronger aroma when dried than when fresh, which is why it is added dry to this cream. Greenomic Delikatessen has the cream prepared where both ingredients are at home.

The appetizer that's already in your cupboard

When unexpected guests arrive, this jar and some leftover bread are enough to create a plate that looks like it was planned. Greenomic Delikatessen also bottles varieties with seeds and herbs if you prefer something with more texture.

You can find the other varieties under Pesto by Greenomic Delikatessen, and for everything else you can spread on bread, check out the pesto varieties from nur Gutes.