Melba Toast with Creamy Cheese Dip ( Tiffin Treats)
by Tarla Dalal
Melba toast is a preparation of daintily cut bread slices, buttered and crisped to perfection. This crispy snack can be prepared a day in advance and stored in an air-tight container to save time in the morning. The suggested dip, made of cheese spread and curds, is not only tasty but also very easy and quick to prepare. Together, the Melba Toast with Creamy Cheese Dip is a convenient and delicious snack to pack in the tiffin box. To ensure that they remain fresh and flavourful for a few hours, make sure you pack them in separate containers so that the moisture of the dip does not make the toast soggy. Also pack some Murukus ( Tiffin Treats for Kids ) in another tiffin for a perfect short break combo.
Melba Toast with Creamy Cheese Dip ( Tiffin Treats) recipe - How to make Melba Toast with Creamy Cheese Dip ( Tiffin Treats)
Preparation Time: Baking Time: 11 to 13 minutes Baking Temperature: 150°C (300°F) Cooking Time: Total Time:
Makes 4 servings
For The Melba Toast (makes 32 Pieces)
8 fresh bread slices
melted butter for brushing
For The Creamy Cheese Dip (makes 1 Cup)
1/2 cup cheese spread
1 tbsp fresh curds (dahi)
salt and to taste
For the melba toast
- For the melba toast
- Toast the bread slices in the pop-up toaster till they turn light brown in colour.
- Remove from the pop-up toaster and trim the edges immediately using a sharp bread knife as shown in image 1.
- Cut the bread slices horizontally into two as shown in image 2 and 3.
- Then, cut the bread slices diagonally as shown in image 4.
- Place the bread pieces on a clean, dry surface with the non-crispy side facing upwards and brush a little melted butter evenly on top of each bread piece as shown in image 5.
- Place the buttered bread pieces on a baking tray and bake in a pre-heated oven at 150°c (300°f) for 6 to 8 minutes or till they turn crisp.
- Cool completely and store in an air-tight container and use as required.
For the creamy cheese dip
- For the creamy cheese dip
- Combine the cheese spread and curds and blend in a mixer till smooth.
- Transfer the mixture into a bowl, add the salt and pepper and mix well.
How to pack
- How to pack
- Pack the melba toast in an air-tight tiffin box, with the creamy cheese dip in a separate air-tight box.
| Energy | 231 cal |
| Protein | 7 g |
| Carbohydrates | 25.2 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Fat | 11.2 g |
| Cholesterol | 23.1 mg |
| Vitamin A | 166 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.3 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg |
| Folic Acid | 0.2 mcg |
| Calcium | 12.3 mg |
| Iron | 0.4 mg |
| Magnesium | 0 mg |
| Phosphorus | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 319.2 mg |
| Potassium | 4.7 mg |
| Zinc | 0 mg |