Melted Snowman Creamy Dip (Printable Version)

Creamy, festive dip shaped like a melted snowman with olives, carrot, and peppers for winter snacks.

# What You'll Need:

→ Creamy Base

01 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
02 - ½ cup sour cream
03 - ¼ cup mayonnaise
04 - 1 tsp lemon juice
05 - ¼ tsp garlic powder
06 - ¼ tsp onion powder
07 - ⅛ tsp salt
08 - ⅛ tsp black pepper

→ Decorations & Garnishes

09 - 2–3 black olives (for eyes, buttons, mouth)
10 - 1 small carrot, cut into nose shape
11 - 1 red bell pepper, sliced (for scarf)
12 - 1–2 pretzel sticks (for arms)
13 - Fresh parsley or chives, finely chopped (optional)

→ For Serving

14 - Crackers, breadsticks, or vegetable sticks

# How To Make It:

01 - In a medium bowl, blend cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth and creamy.
02 - Transfer the mixture onto a large serving plate and shape into a melted snowman form with a large uneven circle and a smaller mound for the head using a spatula.
03 - Place two olive slices on the head for eyes, use small olive pieces for a smiling mouth, insert the carrot nose at the center, arrange olives or peppercorns for buttons, wrap red bell pepper strips around the neck as a scarf, insert pretzel sticks as arms, and sprinkle chopped parsley or chives for color if desired.
04 - Present immediately with crackers, breadsticks, or vegetable sticks.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Whimsical themed dip for festive occasions
  • Easy to prepare with simple ingredients
02 -
  • For a lighter dip substitute Greek yogurt for some or all of the sour cream and mayonnaise
  • Use certified gluten free crackers and pretzels for gluten-free option
03 -
  • Shape the dip while chilled for better control
  • Use fresh herbs for a vibrant color contrast
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