Piggy Face Dip Bowl (Printable Page)

Creamy savory bowl decorated as a piggy face, surrounded by fresh crunchy vegetables and pretzel sticks.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dip

01 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
02 - ½ cup sour cream
03 - ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
04 - 1 tablespoon ranch seasoning mix
05 - 1 tablespoon chopped chives
06 - Salt and pepper, to taste

→ Piggy Face Decoration

07 - 1 small pink tortilla or ham round (for snout)
08 - 2 round slices baby carrot (nostrils)
09 - 2 sliced black olives (eyes)
10 - 2 round radish slices (ears)
11 - 2 small spinach leaves (ear detail)

→ Dippers

12 - 1 cup baby carrots
13 - 1 cup cucumber sticks
14 - 1 cup bell pepper strips
15 - 1 cup snap peas
16 - 1 cup pretzel sticks (gluten-free option available)

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - In a mixing bowl, blend cream cheese, sour cream, shredded cheddar, ranch seasoning, chives, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy.
02 - Spoon the dip into a small round serving bowl, smoothing the surface evenly.
03 - Cut a small circle from the pink tortilla or ham and gently place it in the center of the dip. Top with two baby carrot rounds to form nostrils.
04 - Position two black olive slices above the snout to represent eyes.
05 - Affix two radish slices at the upper sides of the bowl as ears, tucking a spinach leaf behind each for added detail.
06 - Place the decorated bowl on a platter and surround it with baby carrots, cucumber sticks, bell pepper strips, snap peas, and pretzel sticks.
07 - Present immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Whimsical presentation that delights kids and adults alike.
  • Quick and simple with no cooking required, ready in just 20 minutes.
  • Customizable with vegetarian and gluten-free options.
  • Fresh, crunchy vegetables paired with a creamy, flavorful dip.
02 -
  • Use a small, round serving bowl to create the perfect piggy face base.
  • Slice vegetables evenly for an attractive presentation and easy dipping.
  • Chill the dip briefly to help it set and maintain the piggy face shape.
  • Try edible food markers for adding fun details to the snout or ears.
  • Always check labels to ensure gluten-free pretzels if needed.
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