Save to Pinterest A whimsical, creamy dip styled to look like a melted snowman — perfect for winter parties and holiday gatherings.
I love serving this dip at winter gatherings because it never fails to make guests smile and it’s always a crowd pleaser.
Ingredients
- Creamy Base: 225 g (8 oz) cream cheese, softened, 120 g (½ cup) sour cream, 60 g (¼ cup) mayonnaise, 1 tsp lemon juice, ¼ tsp garlic powder, ¼ tsp onion powder, ⅛ tsp salt, ⅛ tsp black pepper
- Decorations & Garnishes: 2–3 black olives (for eyes, buttons, mouth), 1 small carrot (for nose, cut into a small carrot nose shape), 1 red bell pepper (for scarf, sliced), 1–2 pretzel sticks (for arms), Fresh parsley or chives, finely chopped (optional, for color)
- For Serving: Crackers, breadsticks, or vegetable sticks
Instructions
- Step 1:
- In a medium bowl, combine the cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until smooth and creamy.
- Step 2:
- Transfer the dip onto a large serving plate. Use a spatula to shape the dip into a melted snowman puddle — a large uneven circle with a smaller mound as the snowmans head.
- Step 3:
- Decorate: Place two olive slices on the head for eyes and several small olive pieces for a smiling mouth. Insert the carrot nose in the center of the face. Arrange olive slices or peppercorns down the body for buttons. Lay red bell pepper strips around the neck for a scarf. Stick pretzel sticks into the sides for arms. Sprinkle chopped parsley or chives for a touch of color, if desired.
- Step 4:
- Serve immediately with crackers, breadsticks, or vegetable sticks.
Save to Pinterest This recipe always brings my family together during the holidays, sparking joy and fun conversations.
Required Tools
Medium mixing bowl, spatula, knife and cutting board, serving platter
Allergen Information
Contains Milk (cream cheese sour cream), Eggs (mayonnaise), Gluten (if using regular crackers or pretzel sticks). For gluten-free, choose certified GF crackers and pretzels.
Nutritional Information
Calories 160, Total Fat 14 g, Carbohydrates 3 g, Protein 3 g per serving
Save to Pinterest This melted snowman dip is sure to be a highlight at your winter celebrations and is as delicious as it is adorable.
Recipe FAQs
- → What ingredients create the creamy base?
The base combines cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper for smooth richness.
- → How is the snowman shape formed?
The dip is sculpted in a large uneven circle with a smaller mound on top for the head, mimicking a melted snowman puddle.
- → Which items are used for decoration?
Black olives form eyes and buttons, carrot shapes a nose, red bell pepper makes a scarf, and pretzels act as arms.
- → What are suitable dippers for serving?
Crackers, breadsticks, or vegetable sticks complement the creamy dip well and add texture.
- → Can this dish be made gluten-free?
Yes, use certified gluten-free crackers and pretzels to accommodate gluten-free diets.
- → Are there any suggestions to lighten the dip?
Substituting Greek yogurt for some sour cream and mayonnaise can reduce fat while maintaining creaminess.