Melted Snowman Dip Bowl (Printable view)

Whimsical creamy dip shaped like a melted snowman, ideal for winter parties and festive occasions.

# What You Need:

→ 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 into 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

# How To Make:

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 onto a large serving plate and shape into a melted snowman form—a large irregular circle with a smaller mound for the head.
03 - Arrange olives for eyes and mouth, insert the carrot nose, position olives or peppercorns as buttons down the body, drape red bell pepper slices around the neck for a scarf, insert pretzel sticks as arms, and sprinkle parsley or chives for color.
04 - Present immediately alongside crackers, breadsticks, or vegetable sticks.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Whimsical & fun winter party snack
  • Easy to prepare and visually delightful
02 -
  • Substitute Greek yogurt for a lighter dip
  • Use gluten-free crackers and pretzels for a gluten-free option
03 -
  • Shape the dip gently to maintain the melting snowman look
  • Pre-chill olives and vegetables for crisp garnish
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