Snowman Veggie Dip Platter (Printer View)

Cheerful snowman dip paired with colorful fresh vegetables for a festive holiday appetizer.

# What you'll need:

→ Snowman Dip

01 - 1 1/2 cups cream cheese, softened
02 - 3/4 cup sour cream
03 - 1/4 cup mayonnaise
04 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
05 - 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
06 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
07 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
08 - 2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped

→ Decoration & Platter

09 - 1 small carrot
10 - 2 black olives
11 - 1 red bell pepper
12 - 1 cucumber, sliced
13 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes
14 - 1 cup baby carrots
15 - 1 cup broccoli florets
16 - 1 cup cauliflower florets
17 - 1 cup snap peas
18 - Fresh parsley or dill (optional)
19 - Crackers or pita chips (optional)

# Method:

01 - In a medium mixing bowl, blend cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and chives until smooth and uniform.
02 - Divide the dip into two portions and form one larger ball for the body and one smaller ball for the head; position them on a large serving platter to resemble a snowman.
03 - Cut a small round slice from the carrot for the nose, use black olives to form the eyes and buttons, and slice red bell pepper strips to fashion a scarf.
04 - Surround the snowman with sliced cucumber, cherry tomatoes, baby carrots, broccoli florets, cauliflower florets, and snap peas to form a vibrant vegetable platter.
05 - Optionally garnish with parsley or dill; serve alongside crackers or pita chips.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Festive and fun presentation
  • Vegetarian and gluten-free options
02 -
  • Use softened cream cheese for easier mixing.
  • Vegetables can be swapped based on availability or preference.
03 -
  • For extra flavor add a pinch of smoked paprika or a squeeze of lemon juice to the dip.
  • For a vegan version use plant-based cream cheese sour cream and mayonnaise.
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