Snowman Veggie Dip Platter

A festive and fun appetizer featuring a cheerful snowman made from creamy dip and fresh, colorful vegetables—perfect for parties and holiday gatherings.

I first served this to my family during a holiday party and it was an instant hit with both kids and adults.

Ingredients

• Snowman Dip: 1 ½ cups (340 g) cream cheese, softened, ¾ cup (170 g) sour cream, ¼ cup (60 g) mayonnaise, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, 2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped
• Decoration & Platter: 1 small carrot (for nose and scarf), 2 black olives (for eyes and buttons), 1 red bell pepper (for scarf), 1 cucumber, sliced, 1 cup cherry tomatoes, 1 cup baby carrots, 1 cup broccoli florets, 1 cup cauliflower florets, 1 cup snap peas, fresh parsley or dill (optional, for garnish), crackers or pita chips (optional, for serving)

Instructions

Mix Dip:

In a medium bowl, mix cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and chives until smooth and well combined.

Shape Snowman:

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.

Decorate:

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.

Arrange Vegetables:

Arrange the sliced cucumber, cherry tomatoes, baby carrots, broccoli, cauliflower, and snap peas around the snowman dip to create a colorful veggie platter.

Garnish and Serve:

Garnish with fresh parsley or dill if desired. Serve with crackers or pita chips on the side.

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This appetizer always brings smiles as we share stories around the platter during the holidays.

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)

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Enjoy this festive dip as a delightful centerpiece for your holiday table that everyone will love

Recipe Questions

→ What ingredients create the snowman dip base?

The dip base combines cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and chopped fresh chives.

→ How is the snowman shape assembled?

Mix the dip and form two balls of different sizes on a platter; decorate with olives for eyes/buttons, a carrot slice for the nose, and bell pepper strips for a scarf.

→ Which vegetables accompany the dip?

Fresh cucumber slices, cherry tomatoes, baby carrots, broccoli, cauliflower, and snap peas create a colorful surrounding.

→ Can I customize the dip or vegetables?

Yes, you can swap veggies like radishes or celery, and add flavors such as smoked paprika or lemon juice to the dip.

→ Is there a vegan variation option?

Replacing dairy ingredients with plant-based cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise provides a vegan-friendly version.