Spooky spiderweb dip layered with creamy base, olive spiders, and fresh veggies arranged for festive snacking.
# Components:
→ Dip Base
01 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
02 - 120 ml sour cream
03 - 120 ml 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 - 60 ml sour cream
08 - 1 tablespoon milk
→ 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
# Method:
01 - In a medium bowl, combine softened cream cheese, 1/2 cup sour cream, salsa, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth and homogenous.
02 - Evenly spread the prepared mixture onto a large round serving platter, creating a flat and uniform layer.
03 - Transfer 1/4 cup sour cream into a piping or resealable bag and snip a small corner. Pipe concentric circles onto the dip surface.
04 - Using a toothpick or skewer, gently drag lines from the center towards the edge to form a spiderweb pattern.
05 - Place a whole black olive on each designated spot as the spider body. Use sliced olive rings to arrange eight legs around each body on the web.
06 - Surround the dip with baby carrots, cucumber slices, bell pepper strips, and tortilla chips for dipping.
07 - Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.
