Save to Pinterest A festive and fun appetizer featuring a cheerful snowman made from creamy dip and fresh, colorful vegetables—perfect for parties and holiday gatherings.
This snowman veggie dip platter always brings smiles to our holiday parties and is a hit with guests of all ages.
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 to Pinterest Our family enjoys assembling this platter together creating lasting memories with every holiday season.
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 to Pinterest This festive veggie dip platter makes a beautiful and delicious centerpiece for any holiday gathering.
Recipe Questions & Answers
- → What ingredients create the dip's base?
The dip's creamy base combines cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and fresh chives for flavor.
- → How is the snowman shape formed?
Two portions of dip are shaped into balls—the larger as the body, the smaller as the head—and assembled on a platter.
- → Which vegetables decorate the platter?
Carrot slices, black olives, red bell pepper strips, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, baby carrots, broccoli, cauliflower, and snap peas surround the dip to add color and texture.
- → Are there vegan alternatives for the dip?
Yes, use plant-based cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise to create a vegan-friendly version without sacrificing creaminess.
- → How can the flavor be enhanced?
Adding smoked paprika or a splash of lemon juice can provide extra depth and brightness to the dip.