Melted Snowman Dip Bowl (Printable Version)

Creamy winter-themed dip shaped with veggies and olives, ideal for party platters and easy serving.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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, and mouth
10 - 1 small carrot, cut into a small 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

# Step-by-Step Instructions:

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 sculpt it into a melted snowman shape with a large uneven circle body and a smaller head mound.
03 - Place two olive slices on the head for eyes and several small olive pieces for a smiling mouth; insert the carrot nose centered on the face; arrange olives or peppercorns on the body as buttons; drape red bell pepper strips around the neck as a scarf; insert pretzel sticks on the sides for arms; optionally sprinkle chopped parsley or chives for color.
04 - Present immediately with crackers, breadsticks, or vegetable sticks for dipping.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Whimsical and festive presentation
  • Easy to prepare in just 15 minutes
02 -
  • For a lighter dip substitute Greek yogurt for some or all of the sour cream and mayonnaise
  • Add a pinch of smoked paprika or chopped herbs for extra flavor
03 -
  • Use a flexible spatula to shape the dip easily
  • Chill the dip before decorating for firmer shaping
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