Melted Snowman Hummus Platter (Printable Version)

Festive hummus platter arranged as a melted snowman with olives, carrot, and bell pepper decorations.

# 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 garnish)
06 - 1 tablespoon olive oil (for drizzling)
07 - 1 tablespoon sesame seeds or black sesame seeds (optional, for eyes and buttons)

→ Dippers

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

# How to Make It:

01 - Spread the hummus in a large, irregular puddle on a serving platter to resemble a melted snowman.
02 - Slice one black olive into small rounds to create eyes and buttons.
03 - Peel and trim a small piece of carrot into a triangular nose and cut thin strips or matchsticks to form arms.
04 - Slice the red bell pepper into thin strips and shape it as a scarf on the snowman.
05 - Arrange olive rounds, carrot pieces, and bell pepper strips atop the hummus to depict the snowman’s face, buttons, arms, and scarf.
06 - Lightly drizzle olive oil over the hummus, then sprinkle chopped parsley and optional sesame seeds for garnish.
07 - Place sliced cucumbers, baby carrots, bell pepper strips, and gluten-free crackers or pita chips around the platter.
08 - Present immediately with additional dippers for sharing.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Festive and fun presentation
  • Quick and easy to prepare
02 -
  • Contains sesame from hummus and optional sesame seeds
  • Check store-bought hummus labels for possible allergens
03 -
  • Use a spreading spatula to shape the hummus for best effect
  • Thinly slice vegetables to mimic snowman features precisely
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