Marble Swirl Dip Centerpiece (Printable version)

Colorful creamy dips swirled for a marbled effect, paired with assorted visually matched crackers.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dips

01 - 1 cup classic hummus
02 - 1 cup beet hummus
03 - 1 cup spinach or basil pesto hummus
04 - 1 cup roasted red pepper dip
05 - ½ cup plain Greek yogurt

→ Crackers

06 - 1 cup black sesame rice crackers
07 - 1 cup beetroot crisps
08 - 1 cup spinach or kale crackers
09 - 1 cup classic water crackers

# Directions:

01 - Place spoonfuls of each dip on a large serving platter or shallow bowl in a random pattern alternating colors for contrast.
02 - Gently swirl the dips together using a butter knife or back of a spoon to form a marbled stone-like pattern without overmixing.
03 - Drizzle plain Greek yogurt over the dips, swirling lightly to create additional marble lines.
04 - Position the crackers in groups around the platter’s edge, matching the colors of the dips for visual harmony.
05 - Provide small spoons or spreaders for guests to enjoy the dips immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It looks like you spent hours on it when you actually spent twenty minutes.
  • Every color comes from real, wholesome ingredients, so it tastes as good as it looks.
  • Guests will photograph it before eating it, which feels oddly satisfying.
  • You can prep everything hours ahead and assemble moments before serving.
02 -
  • Don't overmix: that murky, blended look is the enemy—stop swirling while you can still see distinct colors and edges.
  • Chill your dips lightly beforehand so they hold their shape better while you're swirling and don't all meld together.
03 -
  • Use a cold platter straight from the fridge so the dips stay firmer while you swirl and don't slouch into each other.
  • If you mess up the swirl, just smooth it gently and start again—this recipe rewards imperfection because that's what real marble looks like anyway.
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