Save to Pinterest Celebrate Halloween with a festive and fun appetizer that’s sure to impress your guests! The Creepy Crawly Spiderweb Platter combines a creamy, flavorful dip base shaped into a spooky spiderweb, complete with adorable olive spiders and crunchy veggies ready for dipping. This visually striking platter is perfect for themed parties or any gathering that calls for a playful yet delicious starter.
Save to Pinterest This platter not only looks delightful but also offers a creamy, zesty dip base that balances perfectly with crunchy vegetables and salty olives. It’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser that adds festive charm and flavor to your party table.
Ingredients
- Dip Base
1 cup cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup salsa (mild or spicy, as preferred)
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
Salt and pepper, to taste - Spiderweb Topping
1/4 cup sour cream (for piping the web)
1 tablespoon milk (to thin, if needed) - Spider Garnish
8 large black olives (whole, pitted)
8 large black olives (sliced into thin rings for legs) - Dippers and Sides
1 cup baby carrots
1 cup cucumber slices
1 cup bell pepper strips
1 cup tortilla chips
Instructions
- 1. Prepare the Dip Base
- In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, 1/2 cup sour cream, salsa, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth.
- 2. Spread the Dip on Platter
- Spread the mixture evenly onto a large round serving platter, creating a flat, even layer.
- 3. Create the Spiderweb
- Place 1/4 cup sour cream into a small zip-top bag or piping bag. Snip off a tiny corner. Pipe concentric circles onto the surface of the dip.
- 4. Form the Web Pattern
- Using a toothpick or skewer, gently drag lines from the center outward to form a spiderweb pattern.
- 5. Make the Spiders
- Place a whole black olive for each spider body. Use sliced olive rings to create 8 legs per spider, arranging them around the olive bodies on the web.
- 6. Arrange the Dippers
- Arrange baby carrots, cucumber slices, bell pepper strips, and tortilla chips around the dip for dipping.
- 7. Serve
- Serve immediately, or refrigerate until ready to serve.
Zusatztipps für die Zubereitung
Für zusätzlichen Geschmack kannst du eine Schicht Guacamole oder Refried Beans unter dem Dip hinzufügen. Wenn der Dip zu dick ist, etwas Milch einrühren, um eine schön streichfähige Konsistenz zu erreichen.
Varianten und Anpassungen
Für eine bunte Note kannst du anstelle der schwarzen Oliven auch Kirschtomaten oder lila Trauben als Spinnen verwenden. Ebenso lassen sich die Dippers nach Belieben austauschen oder ergänzen.
Serviervorschläge
Serviere die Platte mit einem frischen Sauvignon Blanc oder einem prickelnden alkoholfreien Apfelwein, um das Halloween-Erlebnis abzurunden.
Save to Pinterest With its eye-catching presentation and delicious flavors, the Creepy Crawly Spiderweb Platter is a standout appetizer that will bring fun and festivity to any Halloween occasion. Enjoy crafting it and watching your guests delight in every spooky bite!
Ask About This Recipe
- → How do you create the spiderweb design?
Pipe concentric circles of sour cream onto the dip surface, then drag a toothpick or skewer from the center outward to form the web pattern.
- → What ingredients make up the dip base?
The base combines softened cream cheese, sour cream, salsa, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper for a smooth, flavorful layer.
- → How are the spiders made?
Whole black olives serve as spider bodies while thinly sliced olive rings form the legs, arranged atop the web design.
- → Which vegetables work well as dippers?
Baby carrots, cucumber slices, bell pepper strips, and tortilla chips add crunch and color around the platter for dipping.
- → Can the dip be prepared in advance?
Yes, assemble the dip and refrigerate. Add the sour cream web and olive spiders just before serving for best appearance.
- → Are there suggestions to customize flavors?
Layer guacamole or refried beans beneath the dip for extra flavor, or swap olive spiders for cherry tomatoes or grapes for variety.