Save A festive and fun appetizer featuring a cheerful snowman made from creamy dip and fresh, colorful vegetables—perfect for parties and holiday gatherings.
A festive and fun appetizer featuring a cheerful snowman made from creamy dip and fresh colorful vegetables perfect for parties and holiday gatherings
Ingredients
- For the Snowman Dip: 1 ½ cups (340 g) cream cheese softened
- For the Snowman Dip: ¾ cup (170 g) sour cream
- For the Snowman Dip: ¼ cup (60 g) mayonnaise
- For the Snowman Dip: 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- For the Snowman Dip: ½ teaspoon onion powder
- For the Snowman Dip: ½ teaspoon salt
- For the Snowman Dip: ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- For the Snowman Dip: 2 tablespoons fresh chives finely chopped
- For Decoration & Platter: 1 small carrot (for nose and scarf)
- For Decoration & Platter: 2 black olives (for eyes and buttons)
- For Decoration & Platter: 1 red bell pepper (for scarf)
- For Decoration & Platter: 1 cucumber sliced
- For Decoration & Platter: 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- For Decoration & Platter: 1 cup baby carrots
- For Decoration & Platter: 1 cup broccoli florets
- For Decoration & Platter: 1 cup cauliflower florets
- For Decoration & Platter: 1 cup snap peas
- For Decoration & Platter: Fresh parsley or dill (optional for garnish)
- For Decoration & Platter: Crackers or pita chips (optional for serving)
Instructions
- Step 1:
- In a medium bowl mix cream cheese sour cream mayonnaise garlic powder onion powder salt pepper and chives until smooth and well combined.
- Step 2:
- Divide the dip into two portions shape one larger ball for the snowmans body and one smaller ball for the head. Place them on a large serving platter forming the snowman shape.
- Step 3:
- Slice a round from the carrot to make the nose. Use black olives to make eyes and buttons. Cut strips from the red bell pepper to form a scarf.
- Step 4:
- Arrange the sliced cucumber cherry tomatoes baby carrots broccoli cauliflower and snap peas around the snowman dip to create a colorful veggie platter.
- Step 5:
- Garnish with fresh parsley or dill if desired. Serve with crackers or pita chips on the side.
Save Family and friends love gathering around this festive platter sharing laughs and stories while enjoying healthy snacks
Required Tools
Mixing bowl Spoon or spatula Serving platter Small knife
Allergen Information
Contains Milk (cream cheese sour cream) Eggs (mayonnaise if not egg-free) Wheat (if serving with regular crackers or pita chips) Double-check dip and cracker ingredients for potential allergens.
Nutritional Information
Calories 140 Total Fat 11 g Carbohydrates 7 g Protein 4 g (per serving dip and veggies only)
Save This snowman veggie dip platter is a show-stopper perfect for brightening any holiday table
Recipe Q&A Section
- → What ingredients make up the dip base?
The dip base uses cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and fresh chives for a creamy and flavorful blend.
- → How is the snowman shape created?
Two portions of the dip are shaped into large and small balls for the body and head, arranged on a platter, then decorated with carrot slices, black olives, and red bell pepper strips.
- → Which vegetables complement the dip platter?
Sliced cucumber, cherry tomatoes, baby carrots, broccoli florets, cauliflower florets, and snap peas surround the dip to add color, texture, and freshness.
- → Can the vegetable selection be customized?
Yes, you can swap in vegetables like radishes, celery sticks, or colored bell peppers to suit your taste or seasonal availability.
- → Is this dish suitable for special diets?
This platter is vegetarian and can be gluten-free when served with appropriate dips and crackers. Vegan versions are possible using plant-based substitutes.
- → Are there suggested garnishes or extras?
Fresh parsley or dill can be added as garnish, and crackers or pita chips make a pleasant accompaniment for scooping.