Frozen Pond Blue Cheese Dip (Printable)

Creamy blue cheese dip surrounded by crisp chips and colorful fresh vegetables for sharing.

# What You Need:

→ Dip

01 - 7 oz cream cheese, softened
02 - 3.5 oz sour cream
03 - 2 oz blue cheese, crumbled
04 - 1 tbsp lemon juice
05 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
06 - 1/4 tsp salt
07 - Blue food coloring, optional
08 - 1 tbsp fresh chives, finely chopped

→ Dippers

09 - 5 oz tortilla chips
10 - 3.5 oz blue corn chips
11 - 2 celery stalks, cut into sticks
12 - 2 carrots, peeled and cut into sticks
13 - 1 small cucumber, sliced into rounds
14 - 1 cup radishes, halved
15 - 1/2 cup snap peas

→ Garnish

16 - 2 tbsp crumbled blue cheese
17 - 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley or dill
18 - Edible glitter or silver sugar pearls, optional

# Directions:

01 - Combine cream cheese, sour cream, blue cheese, lemon juice, garlic powder, and salt in a medium bowl. Mix thoroughly until smooth and creamy.
02 - If desired, blend in several drops of blue food coloring until a pale, icy blue shade is achieved.
03 - Gently fold the finely chopped chives into the dip mixture.
04 - Transfer dip into a wide, shallow bowl. Smooth the surface and sprinkle with additional crumbled blue cheese and fresh herbs. Optionally, decorate with edible glitter or sugar pearls for a frosty effect.
05 - Arrange tortilla chips, blue corn chips, and prepared vegetables around the dip on a large serving platter, emulating the look of a frozen pond.
06 - Present the platter promptly with extra chips and vegetables on the side for dipping.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Easy to prepare in 15 minutes
  • Vegetarian and Gluten-Free option
02 -
  • For a lighter version use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream
  • Gluten-free chips can be used for gluten-sensitive guests
03 -
  • Use fresh herbs for best flavor and presentation
  • Chill the dip before serving to enhance creaminess
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