Melted snowman hummus platter (Printable)

Festive hummus spread shaped like a melted snowman with olives, carrot, and bell pepper accents.

# What You'll Need:

→ Hummus

01 - 2 cups classic hummus (store-bought or homemade)

→ Decorations (Snowman Features)

02 - 2 black olives (for eyes and buttons)
03 - 1 small carrot (for nose and arms)
04 - 1 red bell pepper (for scarf)
05 - 1 tablespoon chopped parsley (for decoration)
06 - 1 tablespoon olive oil (for drizzling)
07 - 1 tablespoon sesame seeds or black sesame seeds (optional for eyes/buttons)

→ Dippers

08 - Sliced cucumbers
09 - Baby carrots
10 - Bell pepper strips
11 - Gluten-free crackers or pita chips

# Directions:

01 - Spread the hummus in a large, irregular puddle shape on a serving platter to resemble a melted snowman.
02 - Slice one black olive into small rounds to create the eyes and buttons.
03 - Peel and cut a small piece of carrot into a triangle for the nose. Use thin strips or matchsticks from the carrot to form the arms.
04 - Cut the red bell pepper into a thin strip and shape it to form the snowman’s scarf.
05 - Arrange the olive rounds, carrot pieces, and bell pepper on top of the hummus to form the snowman’s face, buttons, arms, and scarf.
06 - Drizzle olive oil lightly over the hummus for shine and flavor. Sprinkle with chopped parsley and optional sesame seeds.
07 - Place the sliced cucumbers, baby carrots, bell pepper strips, and gluten-free crackers or pita chips around the platter.
08 - Serve immediately, offering additional dippers as desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Festive and fun presentation
  • Easy to prepare and serve
02 -
  • For a vegan version, ensure the hummus and dippers are vegan-friendly.
  • Substitute with your favorite hummus variety for different flavors.
03 -
  • Use a spreading spatula for smooth hummus shaping.
  • Prepare all decorations before assembling for easy and quick setup.
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