Creepy Crawly Spiderweb Platter (Printable version)

Creamy web-shaped dip with crunchy veggies and olive spiders for festive occasions.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dip Base

01 - 1 cup cream cheese, softened
02 - 1/2 cup sour cream
03 - 1/2 cup salsa, mild or spicy
04 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
05 - 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
06 - Salt and pepper, to taste

→ Spiderweb Topping

07 - 1/4 cup sour cream
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

→ 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 bowl, mix cream cheese, sour cream, salsa, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
02 - Evenly spread the dip mixture onto a large round serving platter, forming a flat layer.
03 - Place sour cream in a piping or zip-top bag. Snip a small corner and pipe concentric circles onto the dip surface.
04 - Use a toothpick or skewer to drag lines from the center outward, creating a spiderweb effect.
05 - Place whole black olives as spider bodies on the web, then use sliced olive rings to create eight legs per spider around each body.
06 - Arrange baby carrots, cucumber slices, bell pepper strips, and tortilla chips around the platter for dipping.
07 - Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to enjoy.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Easy to prepare with no cooking required, perfect for quick party prep.
  • Vegetarian and gluten-free, catering to diverse dietary needs.
  • Visually festive spiderweb design adds fun and creativity to your appetizer table.
  • Fresh vegetables paired with creamy dip make it refreshing and flavorful.
  • Customizable spider garnish allows for playful personalization.
02 -
  • Use a piping bag or a zip-top bag with a tiny corner cut for precise spiderweb circles.
  • Gently drag the toothpick from center to edge to avoid breaks in the web.
  • Keep the dip chilled before serving to maintain its shape and freshness.
  • Prepare dippers ahead of time and refrigerate to save party prep time.
  • When assembling spiders, arrange olive legs symmetrically for an eye-catching look.
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