Save to Pinterest A whimsical, eye-catching party platter featuring a creamy blue cheese dip surrounded by crisp chips and vibrant vegetables, reminiscent of a frozen pond.
I enjoy serving this platter at gatherings because it never fails to impress my guests with its unique icy blue appearance and delicious taste.
Ingredients
- Dip: 200 g (7 oz) cream cheese, softened, 100 g (3.5 oz) sour cream, 60 g (2 oz) blue cheese, crumbled, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/4 tsp salt, Blue food coloring (optional to achieve frozen pond color), 1 tbsp fresh chives, finely chopped
- Dippers: 150 g (5 oz) tortilla chips, 100 g (3.5 oz) blue corn chips (for color contrast), 2 celery stalks cut into sticks, 2 carrots peeled and cut into sticks, 1 small cucumber sliced into rounds, 1 cup radishes halved, 1/2 cup snap peas
- Garnish: 2 tbsp crumbled blue cheese, 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley or dill, Edible glitter or silver sugar pearls (optional for icy effect)
Instructions
- Step 1:
- In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream, blue cheese, lemon juice, garlic powder, and salt. Mix until smooth and creamy.
- Step 2:
- If desired, add a few drops of blue food coloring and stir until you achieve a pale, icy blue hue.
- Step 3:
- Fold in chopped chives.
- Step 4:
- Spoon the dip into a wide shallow bowl. Smooth the surface and sprinkle with extra blue cheese and herbs. For a festive touch, add edible glitter or sugar pearls.
- Step 5:
- Arrange tortilla chips, blue corn chips, and vegetables around the dip on a large platter to resemble a frozen pond.
- Step 6:
- Serve immediately with extra chips and vegetables on the side.
Save to Pinterest This recipe always brings smiles at family parties as everyone loves dipping into the bright blue cheese dip surrounded by fresh vegetables.
Notes
For a lighter version use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream. Substitute blue cheese with feta for a milder flavor. Add a pinch of cayenne for gentle heat. Gluten-free chips can be used for gluten-sensitive guests. Pair with crisp white wine or sparkling water with lemon.
Required Tools
Mixing bowl, Spoon or spatula, Serving platter, Sharp knife, Vegetable peeler (optional)
Allergen Information
Contains Milk (cream cheese sour cream blue cheese). Check chips for gluten if needed. Always verify labels for allergens.
Save to Pinterest This Frozen Pond Blue Dip Platter adds a delightful and unexpected splash of color to any party spread.
Recipe FAQs
- → What cheeses make up the dip?
The dip combines cream cheese, sour cream, and crumbled blue cheese for a creamy and tangy base.
- → Can the dip be made gluten-free?
Yes, using gluten-free chips ensures the platter is suitable for gluten-sensitive guests.
- → What vegetables are recommended for dipping?
Celery sticks, carrot sticks, cucumber rounds, radishes, and snap peas add freshness and crunch.
- → Is the blue coloring necessary?
No, blue food coloring is optional and used for a whimsical frozen pond effect.
- → Are there lighter ingredient substitutes?
Greek yogurt can replace sour cream, and feta cheese can substitute for blue cheese for a milder flavor.
- → How is the dip garnished for presentation?
The surface is sprinkled with extra crumbled blue cheese, fresh herbs like parsley or dill, and optionally edible glitter or sugar pearls for an icy effect.