Save A whimsical, creamy dip styled to look like a melted snowman — perfect for winter parties and holiday gatherings.
This dip has become a festive favorite in my family during holiday parties, always bringing smiles and compliments.
Ingredients
- Creamy Base: 225 g (8 oz) cream cheese softened
- Creamy Base: 120 g (½ cup) sour cream
- Creamy Base: 60 g (¼ cup) mayonnaise
- Creamy Base: 1 tsp lemon juice
- Creamy Base: ¼ tsp garlic powder
- Creamy Base: ¼ tsp onion powder
- Creamy Base: ⅛ tsp salt
- Creamy Base: ⅛ tsp black pepper
- Decorations & Garnishes: 2 3 black olives (for eyes buttons mouth)
- Decorations & Garnishes: 1 small carrot (for nose cut into a small carrot nose shape)
- Decorations & Garnishes: 1 red bell pepper (for scarf sliced)
- Decorations & Garnishes: 1 2 pretzel sticks (for arms)
- Decorations & Garnishes: 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 My kids love helping decorate the snowman and it has become a delightful family tradition every winter.
Notes
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 Get creative with decorations use sliced pickles cherry tomatoes or colored peppers.
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 Always double-check ingredient labels for allergens.
Nutritional Information
Calories 160 Total Fat 14 g Carbohydrates 3 g Protein 3 g per serving.
Save This dip is a crowd-pleaser and a fun way to bring creativity to your winter gatherings.
Recipe Questions & Answers
- → What ingredients create the creamy base?
Cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, lemon juice, garlic and onion powders, salt, and pepper come together for a smooth, tangy base.
- → How is the snowman shape formed?
The dip is shaped into an uneven circle with a smaller rounded mound on top, resembling a melting snowman puddle.
- → What garnish options are used to decorate?
Black olives for eyes and buttons, a carrot nose, red bell pepper strips as a scarf, pretzel sticks for arms, and optional parsley or chives for color.
- → Can this dish accommodate dietary restrictions?
Yes, using gluten-free crackers or pretzels makes it suitable for gluten-free diets, and it’s naturally vegetarian.
- → How can the dip be customized?
Substitute Greek yogurt for lighter texture, add smoked paprika or herbs, or experiment with different vegetable garnishes for flavor and color variations.