Creamy dip with vibrant veggies, crackers, and cured meats arranged as decorative antlers for festive gatherings.
# Ingredient List:
→ Dip
01 - 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
02 - 1/2 cup sour cream
03 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
04 - 2 tablespoons finely chopped chives
05 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
06 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
07 - Salt and black pepper, to taste
→ Vegetables
08 - 1 large carrot, cut into thin sticks
09 - 1 red bell pepper, cut into thin strips
10 - 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into thin strips
11 - 1 cucumber, cut into thin sticks
12 - 1 cup snap peas
→ Crackers & Breads
13 - 1 cup breadsticks, halved
14 - 1 cup assorted crackers
→ Cured Meats (optional)
15 - 3.5 ounces prosciutto or salami, sliced into strips
→ Garnish
16 - Fresh dill sprigs or parsley
# How-To Steps:
01 - In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream, Parmesan, chives, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth and well mixed. Transfer to a small serving bowl and place at the center of a large platter.
02 - Position the carrot sticks, bell pepper strips, cucumber sticks, and snap peas in two symmetrical, sweeping curves on either side of the bowl to resemble reindeer antlers.
03 - Intertwine breadsticks and assorted crackers along the antler shapes to provide texture and visual appeal.
04 - For a non-vegetarian variation, weave prosciutto or salami strips among the vegetables and crackers along the antlers.
05 - Decorate with sprigs of fresh dill or parsley to add a festive accent.
06 - Present immediately with extra crackers available on the side.
