Save 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.
This recipe quickly became my go-to holiday appetizer since it's both adorable and delicious.
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
- Mix dip base:
- 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
- Shape dip:
- 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
- Create 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
- Arrange for serving:
- Arrange crackers pita chips or sliced vegetables around the dip for serving
Pin it Kids love helping decorate the snowman, making it a fun family tradition during the holidays.
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
Pin it This adorable dip is sure to be a hit at your next holiday party and makes entertaining effortless.
Frequently Asked Questions
- → What ingredients create the creamy base?
Softened cream cheese, plain Greek yogurt, and sour cream combine for a smooth and rich base accented by garlic and onion powders.
- → How is the snowman shape formed?
The dip is spread unevenly to mimic melted snow, with a small cream cheese ball for the head and accented with vegetables and pretzel sticks for features.
- → What can I use for the snowman’s features?
Baby carrots serve as noses, black peppercorns or diced olives for eyes and buttons, red bell pepper strips for scarves, and pretzel sticks for arms.
- → Can I prepare this dip in advance?
Yes, prepare and refrigerate the dip up to 4 hours ahead, then add decorations just before serving for best freshness.
- → What are good serving options?
Serve with crackers, pita chips, or sliced vegetables for dipping and added texture.
- → Is there a lighter ingredient alternative?
For a lighter variation, use low-fat cream cheese and yogurt without sacrificing creaminess.