Save It A playful and creamy appetizer featuring a festive melted snowman made of cheese and yogurt, perfect for holiday gatherings and sure to delight kids and adults alike.
I enjoy making this dip because it brings smiles to family gatherings and is a creative way to serve a classic favorite.
Ingredients
- 225 g (8 oz) cream cheese: softened
- 170 g (6 oz) plain Greek yogurt:
- 60 g (1/4 cup) sour cream:
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder:
- 1/2 tsp onion powder:
- 1/4 tsp salt:
- 1/4 tsp black pepper:
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh chives:
- 1 2 baby carrots: for noses
- 6 8 whole black peppercorns or black olives, diced: for eyes/buttons
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced: for scarves
- 2 3 pretzel sticks: for arms
- Fresh parsley or chive stems: for accents
- Crackers, pita chips, or sliced vegetables: for serving
Instructions
- Step 1:
- In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add Greek yogurt, sour cream, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until creamy and well combined. Stir in chopped chives.
- Step 2:
- Spoon the dip onto a large serving plate or shallow bowl. Use a spatula to shape the dip into a lumpy melted snow puddle, leaving some uneven edges.
- Step 3:
- To create the snowman Roll a small ball of cream cheese or dip for the head and place it at one end of the puddle Insert a baby carrot as the nose Add black peppercorns or olive pieces for eyes and buttons Lay a red bell pepper strip around the neck as a scarf Stick pretzel sticks on either side as arms Use parsley or chive stems for extra decoration optional.
- Step 4:
- Arrange crackers, pita chips, or sliced vegetables around the dip for serving.
Save It My kids love helping me decorate the snowman each holiday season making it a beloved family tradition.
Required Tools
Medium mixing bowl Electric mixer or whisk Rubber spatula Serving plate or shallow bowl Small knife for slicing accents
Allergen Information
Contains dairy cream cheese yogurt sour cream Contains gluten if serving with wheat-based crackers or pretzels Always check labels for allergens if using pre-made ingredients.
Nutritional Information
Calories 145 Total Fat 10 g Carbohydrates 7 g Protein 6 g per serving
Save It This delightful dip is both festive and tasty a perfect addition to any holiday party.
Recipe FAQs
- → How long does it take to prepare the dip?
Preparation takes about 15 minutes with no cooking involved, making it a quick and easy choice.
- → What ingredients add flavor to the dip base?
Garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and chopped fresh chives enhance the creamy blend of cheese and yogurt.
- → How is the melted snowman shape created?
The dip is shaped into a puddle with a small cheese ball head, decorated with baby carrots, peppercorns, bell pepper strips, pretzels, and herbs for arms and accents.
- → What are some serving suggestions?
Serve alongside crackers, pita chips, or sliced vegetables to complement the creamy dip and offer textural variety.
- → Can dietary preferences be accommodated?
Use low-fat cream cheese and yogurt for a lighter version. Note that the dip contains dairy and may contain gluten depending on accompaniments.