Frozen Pond Blue Dip (Printable)

Creamy blue cheese dip paired with crisp chips and vibrant fresh vegetables for a crowd-pleasing appetizer.

# 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 - In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream, blue cheese, lemon juice, garlic powder, and salt. Mix until smooth and creamy.
02 - If desired, add a few drops of blue food coloring and stir until you achieve a pale, icy blue hue.
03 - Fold in the chopped fresh chives gently to distribute evenly.
04 - Spoon the dip into a wide, shallow bowl. Smooth the surface and sprinkle with extra blue cheese and herbs. Optionally, decorate with edible glitter or sugar pearls for an icy effect.
05 - Arrange tortilla chips, blue corn chips, and fresh vegetables around the dip on a large serving platter to create the appearance of a frozen pond.
06 - Serve immediately with additional chips and vegetables on the side.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Creamy blue cheese dip with vibrant dippers
  • Perfect for parties and easy to prepare
02 -
  • For lighter version use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream
  • Gluten-free chips can be used for gluten-sensitive guests
03 -
  • Add edible glitter for a magical icy effect
  • Serve with a variety of colorful veggies for visual appeal
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