Dessert

Snowman Veggie Dip Platter Recipe

ByBen Miller January 7, 2026January 7, 2026

Introduction

This Snowman Veggie Dip Platter is a fun and festive way to serve a creamy vegetable dip that’s perfect for parties or holiday gatherings. With a combination of fresh veggies arranged around a snowman-shaped dip, it’s as delightful to look at as it is to eat.

Two snowman faces sit side by side on a white plate with a white marbled background. Each snowman has two rounded layers of white cream cheese spread, forming their heads and bodies. The eyes and mouths are made with small black olives, arranged in circles for smiles, and placed evenly on the top layer. Each snowman has a small triangular orange carrot for a nose in the center of its face. Around them are colorful fresh vegetables: bright orange baby carrots, green broccoli florets, round red cherry tomatoes, and green cucumber slices, arranged to frame the snowmen nicely. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup sour cream
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped
1 small carrot
2 black olives
1 red bell pepper
1 cucumber, sliced
1 cup cherry tomatoes
1 cup baby carrots
1 cup broccoli florets
1 cup cauliflower florets
1 cup snap peas
Fresh parsley or dill (optional)
Crackers or pita chips (optional)

Instructions

Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine the cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and chopped chives. Mix until smooth and thoroughly blended.
Step 2: Divide the dip mixture into two parts. Shape one larger ball to form the snowman’s body and one smaller ball for the head. Position them on a large serving platter to resemble a snowman.
Step 3: Cut a carrot slice to create the nose. Use black olives for the eyes and buttons. Slice the red bell pepper into strips and wrap them around the neck to form a scarf.
Step 4: Arrange the sliced cucumber, cherry tomatoes, baby carrots, broccoli florets, cauliflower florets, and snap peas around the snowman to create a colorful vegetable platter.
Step 5: Optionally, garnish the platter with fresh parsley or dill. Serve with crackers or pita chips if desired.

Tips & Variations

For extra flavor, add a teaspoon of lemon juice or a pinch of smoked paprika to the dip mixture.
Use other vegetables like bell pepper strips or radishes to vary the colors and textures around your snowman.
Make the dip a day ahead to allow the flavors to meld; bring to room temperature before serving.
Try using Greek yogurt instead of sour cream for a lighter version.

Storage

Store any leftover dip in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Keep the vegetable platter components separate if possible to retain freshness. Reheat is not recommended; serve the dip chilled or at room temperature.

How to Serve

The image shows two snowman-shaped cheese balls on a white plate, each made of two white cheese layers stacked to form a head and body. The heads are decorated with black olive pieces for eyes and mouth, and a small orange carrot piece for the nose. Around the snowmen, there are bright orange baby carrots, green broccoli florets, red grape tomatoes, red bell pepper strips, and round cucumber slices arranged neatly on the white plate. The plate is set on a white marbled surface. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I make the dip vegan?

Yes, substitute the cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise with plant-based alternatives to keep the dip vegan-friendly.

How do I keep the dip snowman from drying out?

Cover the dip closely with plastic wrap or use an airtight container when not serving. This helps prevent drying and keeps it fresh.

Ben Miller