What ingredients create the creamy base?

Cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper form the creamy base.

How is the melted snowman shape formed?

The dip is spread into a large uneven circle with a smaller mound on top to resemble the snowman’s head.

Black olive slices serve as eyes and buttons, a carrot piece forms the nose, bell pepper strips act as a scarf, and pretzels create arms.

Yes, by serving it with certified gluten-free crackers or vegetable sticks instead of regular pretzels or breadsticks.

Greek yogurt can replace some or all of the sour cream and mayonnaise for a lighter version.

The entire preparation takes about 15 minutes with no cooking required.

A whimsical, creamy dip styled to look like a melted snowman — perfect for winter parties and holiday gatherings.

This dip is always a hit at family holiday parties and never fails to bring smiles and laughs.

Creamy Base: 225 g (8 oz) cream cheese, softened 120 g (½ cup) sour cream 60 g (¼ cup) mayonnaise 1 tsp lemon juice ¼ tsp garlic powder ¼ tsp onion powder ⅛ tsp salt ⅛ tsp black pepper
Decorations & Garnishes: 2–3 black olives (for eyes, buttons, mouth) 1 small carrot (for nose, cut into a small carrot nose shape) 1 red bell pepper (for scarf, sliced) 1–2 pretzel sticks (for arms) Fresh parsley or chives, finely chopped (optional, for color)
For Serving: Crackers, breadsticks, or vegetable sticks

Step 1:: In a medium bowl, combine the cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until smooth and creamy.
Step 2:: Transfer the dip onto a large serving plate. Use a spatula to shape the dip into a melted snowman puddle — a large uneven circle with a smaller mound as the snowmans head.
Step 3:: Decorate: Place two olive slices on the head for eyes and several small olive pieces for a smiling mouth. Insert the carrot nose in the center of the face. Arrange olive slices or peppercorns down the body for buttons. Lay red bell pepper strips around the neck for a scarf. Stick pretzel sticks into the sides for arms. Sprinkle chopped parsley or chives for a touch of color, if desired.
Step 4:: Serve immediately with crackers, breadsticks, or vegetable sticks.

Our family loves gathering around this dip; kids especially enjoy the playful snowman design.

For extra flavor, add smoked paprika or chopped herbs. Get creative with decorations: use sliced pickles, cherry tomatoes, or colored peppers.

Medium mixing bowl spatula knife and cutting board serving platter

Per serving: Calories 160 Total Fat 14 g Carbohydrates 3 g Protein 3 g

Enjoy this fun, festive dip that brings holiday cheer and simple elegance to any party.

→ What ingredients create the creamy base?: Cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper form the creamy base.
→ How is the melted snowman shape formed?: The dip is spread into a large uneven circle with a smaller mound on top to resemble the snowman’s head.
→ Which decorations are used for facial features and accessories?: Black olive slices serve as eyes and buttons, a carrot piece forms the nose, bell pepper strips act as a scarf, and pretzels create arms.
→ Can I make this dip gluten-free?: Yes, by serving it with certified gluten-free crackers or vegetable sticks instead of regular pretzels or breadsticks.
→ Are there lighter ingredient alternatives?: Greek yogurt can replace some or all of the sour cream and mayonnaise for a lighter version.
→ How long does preparation take?: The entire preparation takes about 15 minutes with no cooking required.