Red Pepper Spinach Dip Wreath (Printable Page)

Creamy red pepper and spinach dip formed into a festive wreath for holiday appetizers.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dip Base

01 - 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
02 - 120 milliliters sour cream
03 - 120 milliliters mayonnaise
04 - 25 grams grated Parmesan cheese

→ Vegetables

05 - 120 grams roasted red peppers, drained and finely chopped
06 - 30 grams fresh baby spinach, finely chopped
07 - 2 green onions, thinly sliced
08 - 2 cloves garlic, minced

→ Seasonings

09 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
10 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
11 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
12 - 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

→ Garnish

13 - 15 grams chopped fresh parsley
14 - 30 grams pomegranate seeds
15 - Crackers, baguette slices, or vegetable sticks for serving

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, and Parmesan cheese. Mix until smooth and well blended.
02 - Fold in roasted red peppers, spinach, green onions, and garlic until evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
03 - Stir in smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes if using. Adjust seasoning to preference.
04 - Transfer the mixture onto a large, round serving platter. Using a spatula or spoon, form a ring shape leaving an open center like a wreath.
05 - Decorate the top of the wreath with chopped parsley and pomegranate seeds to resemble festive holly berries and leaves.
06 - Serve immediately with crackers, baguette slices, or vegetable sticks, or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Colorful and appealing presentation
  • Easy to prepare and perfect for gatherings
02 -
  • For a vegan version, use plant-based cream cheese and mayonnaise, and omit Parmesan cheese.
  • Can be made a day ahead; garnish just before serving for best freshness and presentation.
03 -
  • Drain roasted red peppers well to avoid a watery dip.
  • Chill dip before shaping to make forming the wreath easier.
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