Creepy Crawly Spiderweb Platter (Printable)

A creamy web dip paired with colorful veggies and olive spiders, perfect for festive snacking.

# What You Need:

→ Dip Base

01 - 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
02 - 120 milliliters sour cream
03 - 120 milliliters salsa (mild or spicy)
04 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
05 - 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
06 - Salt and black pepper, to taste

→ Spiderweb Topping

07 - 60 milliliters sour cream
08 - 15 milliliters milk, optional for thinning

→ Spider Garnish

09 - 8 large black olives, whole and pitted
10 - 8 large black olives, sliced into thin rings

→ Dippers and Sides

11 - 120 grams baby carrots
12 - 120 grams cucumber slices
13 - 120 grams bell pepper strips
14 - 120 grams tortilla chips

# Directions:

01 - In a medium mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, 120 milliliters sour cream, salsa, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly until smooth.
02 - Evenly spread the dip mixture onto a large round serving platter, creating a flat, uniform layer.
03 - Place 60 milliliters sour cream into a piping bag or small zip-top bag, snip a tiny corner, and pipe concentric circles atop the dip surface.
04 - Using a toothpick or skewer, gently drag lines from the center of the dip outward across the piped circles to form a spiderweb pattern.
05 - Position whole black olives on the web as spider bodies. Arrange sliced olive rings around each body to form eight legs per spider.
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 serve.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Creamy web-shaped dip adds a fun Halloween touch
  • Includes crunchy veggies and edible spiders for texture and theme
02 -
  • Contains dairy from cream cheese and sour cream
  • Gluten-free if served with gluten-free chips and veggies
03 -
  • Use full-fat cream cheese and sour cream for a richer dip
  • Chill the dip for an hour before decorating for easier piping
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