Creepy Crawly Spiderweb Platter (Printable Version)

A creamy web dip with crunchy veggies and olive spiders, perfect for festive gatherings.

# Ingredient List:

→ Dip Base

01 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
02 - 120 ml sour cream
03 - 120 ml salsa (mild or spicy, as preferred)
04 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
05 - 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
06 - Salt and pepper, to taste

→ Spiderweb Topping

07 - 60 ml sour cream (for piping)
08 - 1 tablespoon milk (optional, to thin)

→ Spider Garnish

09 - 8 large black olives, whole and pitted
10 - 8 large black olives, sliced into thin rings for legs

→ Dippers and Sides

11 - 1 cup baby carrots
12 - 1 cup cucumber slices
13 - 1 cup bell pepper strips
14 - 1 cup tortilla chips

# Directions:

01 - In a medium mixing bowl, blend cream cheese, 120 ml sour cream, salsa, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
02 - Spread mixture evenly on a large round serving platter, forming a flat, uniform layer.
03 - Transfer 60 ml sour cream into a piping or zip-top bag, cut a small corner, and pipe concentric circles onto the dip surface.
04 - Drag a toothpick or skewer from the center outward through the circles to create a spiderweb effect.
05 - Place whole black olives as spider bodies on the web, then arrange sliced olive rings as legs around each body.
06 - Surround the dip with baby carrots, cucumber slices, bell pepper strips, and tortilla chips for dipping.
07 - Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to enjoy.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Fun and festive presentation that’s great for Halloween or themed parties.
  • Quick and easy to assemble with no cooking required.
  • Vegetarian and gluten-free, suitable for many dietary needs.
  • Crunchy veggies and chips provide the perfect scoop for the creamy dip.
  • Customizable with mild or spicy salsa and different garnish choices.
02 -
  • Achten Sie darauf, den Spinnennetz-Muster vorsichtig und gleichmäßig zu ziehen, damit es besonders schön aussieht.
  • Für einfacheres Piping kann die saure Sahne mit etwas Milch verdünnt werden.
  • Die Olivenscheiben für die Spinnenbeine sollten dünn und gleichmäßig geschnitten sein, um sie gut anzulegen.
  • Bereiten Sie die Zutaten im Voraus vor, um die Montage schneller und einfacher zu machen.
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