Melted Snowman Hummus Platter (Printable)

A festive hummus dish shaped like a melted snowman, adorned with olives, carrots, and peppers on a platter.

# 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/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 hummus in an irregular puddle shape on a large serving platter to mimic a melted snowman.
02 - Slice one black olive into small rounds to create the eyes and buttons.
03 - Peel and cut a small carrot piece into a triangle for the nose; use thin strips or matchsticks from the carrot to form the arms.
04 - Slice red bell pepper into a thin strip to represent the scarf and shape as desired.
05 - Arrange olive rounds, carrot nose and arms, and bell pepper scarf on the hummus to form the snowman’s face, buttons, arms, and scarf.
06 - Lightly drizzle olive oil over the hummus for shine and flavor; sprinkle chopped parsley and optional sesame seeds.
07 - Place sliced cucumbers, baby carrots, bell pepper strips, and gluten-free crackers or pita chips around the platter.
08 - Serve immediately with additional dippers if desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Festive and fun presentation
  • Easy to prepare and serve
02 -
  • Contains sesame from hummus and optional seeds
  • Check labels for allergens if using store-bought hummus
03 -
  • Use a large spatula to create the irregular snowman shape easily
  • Drizzle olive oil sparingly to avoid sogginess
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