Autumn Hedgehog Dip Platter (Printable)

An elegant autumn platter featuring a variety of colorful dips and fresh vegetables, artistically arranged.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dips

01 - 5.3 oz classic or roasted red pepper hummus
02 - 5.3 oz herbed cream cheese
03 - 5.3 oz beetroot dip
04 - 3.5 oz olive tapenade

→ Vegetables for Spines

05 - 2 medium carrots, peeled and cut into sticks
06 - 1 cucumber, cut into sticks
07 - 1 red bell pepper, cut into strips
08 - 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into strips
09 - 3.5 oz radishes, halved

→ Hedgehog Face & Details

10 - 1 small round loaf of whole wheat bread
11 - 2 black olives for eyes
12 - 1 cherry tomato or grape for nose
13 - Fresh chives or parsley for garnish

→ Dippers & Accompaniments

14 - 3.5 oz breadsticks or gluten-free breadsticks
15 - 3.5 oz multigrain or gluten-free crackers

# How to Make It:

01 - Place the round loaf of whole wheat bread on a large serving platter to serve as the hedgehog's body.
02 - Evenly spread hummus or herbed cream cheese over the top half of the loaf to secure the vegetable spines.
03 - Insert carrot sticks, cucumber sticks, bell pepper strips, and radish halves upright into the spread, fanning them out evenly to resemble spines.
04 - Attach black olives as eyes and a cherry tomato or grape as the nose, securing with toothpicks if needed.
05 - Spoon remaining dips into small bowls and arrange them around the platter alongside breadsticks and crackers.
06 - Add fresh chives or parsley as garnish to enhance presentation.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Variety of flavorful dips
  • Fun and festive presentation
02 -
  • Switch up dips: try pumpkin hummus, tzatziki, or guacamole for variety.
  • Use gluten-free options as needed for bread and crackers.
03 -
  • For extra color, add roasted beet or sweet potato wedges.
  • Pair with a crisp white wine or lightly sparkling cider.
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