Save A fun and spooky appetizer platter featuring a creamy web-shaped dip, crunchy veggies, and edible spiders perfect for Halloween parties or themed gatherings.
Ingredients
- Dip Base: 1 cup cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup sour cream 1/2 cup salsa (mild or spicy, as preferred) 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon onion powder Salt and pepper, to taste
- Spiderweb Topping: 1/4 cup sour cream (for piping the web) 1 tablespoon milk (to thin, if needed)
- Spider Garnish: 8 large black olives (whole, pitted) 8 large black olives (sliced into thin rings for legs)
- Dippers and Sides: 1 cup baby carrots 1 cup cucumber slices 1 cup bell pepper strips 1 cup tortilla chips
Instructions
- Step 1:
- In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, 1/2 cup sour cream, salsa, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth.
- Step 2:
- Spread the mixture evenly onto a large round serving platter, creating a flat, even layer.
- Step 3:
- Place 1/4 cup sour cream into a small zip top bag or piping bag. Snip off a tiny corner. Pipe concentric circles onto the surface of the dip.
- Step 4:
- Using a toothpick or skewer, gently drag lines from the center outward to form a spiderweb pattern.
- Step 5:
- To make spiders, place a whole black olive for each spider body. Use sliced olive rings to create 8 legs per spider, arranging them around the olive bodies on the web.
- Step 6:
- Arrange baby carrots, cucumber slices, bell pepper strips, and tortilla chips around the dip for dipping.
- Step 7:
- Serve immediately, or refrigerate until ready to serve.
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Save Recipe FAQs
- → How do I create the spiderweb effect?
Pipe concentric circles of sour cream over the dip, then drag a toothpick from the center outward to form web lines.
- → Which olives work best for the spider garnish?
Use whole large black olives for the spider bodies, and thinly sliced olive rings for the legs.
- → Can I prepare this platter ahead of time?
Yes, prepare and assemble shortly before serving or refrigerate briefly to keep fresh.
- → What dippers pair well with the creamy base?
Crunchy veggies like baby carrots, cucumber slices, bell pepper strips, and tortilla chips complement the creamy texture nicely.
- → How can I customize the flavor of the dip base?
Experiment by adding layered guacamole or refried beans beneath for added depth and variety.