Creepy Crawly Spiderweb Platter (Printable Version)

A festive platter with creamy web dip, olive spiders, and fresh veggie dippers for party enjoyment.

# What You Need:

→ Dip Base

01 - 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
02 - 120 milliliters sour cream
03 - 120 milliliters 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 milliliters sour cream (for piping)
08 - 15 milliliters 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

# How to Make It:

01 - In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, 1/2 cup sour cream, salsa, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly until smooth.
02 - Evenly spread the dip onto a large round serving platter in a flat, uniform layer.
03 - Transfer 1/4 cup sour cream into a piping bag or zip-top bag. Snip a small corner and pipe concentric circles over the dip surface.
04 - Use a toothpick or skewer to drag lines from the center outward, creating a spiderweb design.
05 - Place whole black olives on the web as spider bodies. Arrange sliced olive rings around each body to form eight legs per spider.
06 - Place 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 -
  • One pot meal
  • Freezer friendly
02 -
  • Contains dairy (cream cheese, sour cream)
  • Gluten free if served with gluten free chips and vegetables
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