Creepy Crawly Spiderweb Platter (Printable)

A creamy web-shaped dip paired with fresh veggies and olive garnishes for a fun party platter.

# What You 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

# How-To Steps:

01 - In a medium bowl, blend cream cheese, 1/2 cup sour cream, salsa, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy.
02 - Evenly spread the prepared mixture onto a large round serving platter, smoothing into a flat, uniform layer.
03 - Transfer 1/4 cup sour cream into a small piping or zip-top bag; cut a small corner. Pipe concentric circles atop the dip surface.
04 - Using a toothpick or skewer, drag lines from the center outward across the sour cream circles to form a spiderweb design.
05 - Place whole black olives as spider bodies on the web, surrounding each with eight olive ring slices arranged as legs.
06 - Surround the dip platter with baby carrots, cucumber slices, bell pepper strips, and tortilla chips for dipping.
07 - Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to enjoy.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Easy to prepare and no cooking required, making it perfect for quick party prep.
  • A visually striking presentation that adds spooky fun to your Halloween table.
  • Includes fresh vegetables and gluten-free options suitable for a variety of diets.
  • Customizable with different salsas and garnishes to match your flavor preferences.
02 -
  • Use a small zip-top bag for piping to control the web design with precision.
  • Arrange the olive leg rings carefully with tweezers or a toothpick for the best spider effect.
  • Prepare the dip base a few hours ahead and refrigerate so flavors meld beautifully.
  • Offer a variety of dippers to cater to different tastes and dietary preferences.
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