Melted Snowman Creamy Dip (Printable)

A creamy, snowy-themed dip with olives, carrot, and peppers, ideal for holiday entertaining and snacking.

# 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 (sliced for eyes, buttons, mouth)
10 - 1 small carrot (shaped as a small nose)
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

# Steps:

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 mixture to a large serving plate and shape into a large uneven circle with a smaller mound on top to represent the snowman's head.
03 - Place olive slices for eyes and mouth, insert carrot nose centrally on the face, arrange olives or peppercorns for buttons, position red bell pepper slices around the neck as a scarf, insert pretzel sticks on the sides as arms, and optionally sprinkle chopped parsley or chives for color.
04 - Present with crackers, breadsticks, or vegetable sticks for dipping.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Whimsical and fun for holiday parties
  • Easy to prepare with simple ingredients
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 -
  • Chill the dip before shaping for easier handling
  • Use fresh vegetables for decorations to add vibrant color and texture
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