Snowman Veggie Dip Platter (Printable)

Creamy dip formed as a snowman with fresh veggies arranged on a festive platter.

# 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 (for nose and scarf)
10 - 2 black olives (for eyes and buttons)
11 - 1 red bell pepper (for scarf)
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, for garnish)
19 - Crackers or pita chips (optional, for serving)

# How to make it:

01 - In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and chopped chives. Mix thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and fully blended.
02 - Divide the dip into two portions: shape one larger ball for the snowman's body and one smaller ball for the head. Arrange both on a large serving platter to form the snowman figure.
03 - Slice a round piece from the carrot to serve as the nose. Use black olives to represent the eyes and buttons. Cut thin strips from the red bell pepper to craft a scarf around the snowman.
04 - Arrange sliced cucumber, cherry tomatoes, baby carrots, broccoli florets, cauliflower florets, and snap peas surrounding the snowman dip to form a colorful vegetable display.
05 - Optionally, garnish with fresh parsley or dill. Serve alongside crackers or pita chips as desired.

# Expert suggestions:

01 -
  • Creamy and flavorful dip base
  • Colorful and healthy vegetable platter
02 -
  • Use softened cream cheese for easy mixing
  • Swap vegetables as desired to match your seasons or preferences
03 -
  • Use a round cookie cutter to slice carrots evenly for the nose.
  • Fresh herbs add a burst of flavor and color as garnish.
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