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Melted Snowman Hummus Platter

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This festive hummus platter is arranged to mimic a melted snowman using creamy hummus as the base. Black olives create eyes and buttons, carrot pieces form the nose and arms, and red bell pepper strips imitate a scarf. A drizzle of olive oil and sprinkle of parsley adds flavor and shine. The platter is surrounded by crunchy dippers like cucumbers, baby carrots, bell pepper strips, and gluten-free crackers for a colorful and appetizing winter offering that delights at holiday gatherings.

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Updated on Tue, 09 Dec 2025 16:27:00 GMT
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Festive melted snowman hummus platter with carrots and olives, perfect for holiday appetizers. | panpatriot.com

A playful and festive hummus platter featuring a melted snowman design, perfect for winter gatherings and holiday parties.

I first served this at a holiday party and it was a huge hit with both kids and adults alike

Ingredients

  • Hummus: 2 cups classic hummus (store-bought or homemade)
  • Decorations (Snowman Features): 2 black olives (for eyes and buttons), 1 small carrot (for nose and arms), 1 red bell pepper (for scarf), 1 tablespoon chopped parsley (for decoration), 1 tablespoon olive oil (for drizzling), 1 tablespoon sesame seeds or black sesame seeds (for eyes/buttons, optional)
  • Dippers: Sliced cucumbers, Baby carrots, Bell pepper strips, Gluten-free crackers or pita chips

Instructions

Step 1:
Spread the hummus in a large, irregular puddle shape on a serving platter to resemble a melted snowman.
Step 2:
Slice one black olive into small rounds for the eyes and buttons.
Step 3:
Peel and cut a small piece of carrot into a triangle for the snowman's nose. Use thin strips or matchsticks from the carrot to form arms.
Step 4:
Cut the red bell pepper into a thin strip to form a scarf, and shape as desired.
Step 5:
Arrange the olive pieces, carrot pieces, and bell pepper on top of the hummus to form the snowman's face, buttons, arms, and scarf.
Step 6:
Drizzle olive oil lightly over the hummus for shine and flavor. Sprinkle with chopped parsley and sesame seeds if desired.
Step 7:
Arrange the dippers (cucumbers, carrots, bell pepper strips, crackers) around the platter.
Step 8:
Serve immediately with additional dippers if desired.
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Creamy melted snowman hummus, a colorful platter with carrot nose and bell pepper scarf. | panpatriot.com

This platter always brings smiles and lively conversation at family gatherings

Notes

For a vegan version ensure the hummus and dippers are vegan-friendly. Add paprika or sumac for extra color and flavor. Substitute with your favorite hummus variety (roasted red pepper, garlic, etc). For extra fun use capers or black beans as button alternatives.

Required Tools

Large serving platter, small paring knife, spreading spatula or spoon

Nutritional Information

Calories 160, Total Fat 9 g, Carbohydrates 15 g, Protein 5 g per serving

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Homemade melted snowman hummus recipe, ready to serve with fresh vegetable dippers for everyone. | panpatriot.com

Enjoy this easy festive platter for a delightful holiday appetizer every time

Melted Snowman Hummus Platter

A playful hummus platter featuring a melted snowman design with olives, carrot, and bell pepper accents.

Prep duration
15 min
0
Total duration
15 min

Category Game Day Snacks

Difficulty Easy

Origin Mediterranean

Yield 6 Servings

Dietary requirements Vegetarian, Dairy-free

Ingredients

Hummus

01 2 cups classic hummus (store-bought or homemade)

Decorations (Snowman Features)

01 2 black olives (for eyes and buttons)
02 1 small carrot (for nose and arms)
03 1 red bell pepper (for scarf)
04 1 tablespoon chopped parsley (for decoration)
05 1 tablespoon olive oil (for drizzling)
06 1 tablespoon sesame seeds or black sesame seeds (optional for eyes/buttons)

Dippers

01 Sliced cucumbers
02 Baby carrots
03 Bell pepper strips
04 Gluten-free crackers or pita chips

Directions

Step 01

Prepare Hummus Base: Spread the hummus in a large, irregular puddle shape on a serving platter to resemble a melted snowman.

Step 02

Prepare Olive Decorations: Slice one black olive into small rounds for the eyes and buttons.

Step 03

Shape Carrot Features: Peel and cut a small piece of carrot into a triangle for the nose, and use thin strips or matchsticks from the carrot to form arms.

Step 04

Cut Bell Pepper Scarf: Cut the red bell pepper into a thin strip to form a scarf and shape as desired.

Step 05

Assemble Snowman Design: Arrange the olive pieces, carrot pieces, and bell pepper on top of the hummus to form the snowman’s face, buttons, arms, and scarf.

Step 06

Add Garnish: Drizzle olive oil lightly over the hummus for shine and flavor. Sprinkle with chopped parsley and sesame seeds if desired.

Step 07

Arrange Dippers: Arrange the sliced cucumbers, baby carrots, bell pepper strips, and gluten-free crackers or pita chips around the platter.

Step 08

Serve: Serve immediately with additional dippers if desired.

Necessary tools

  • Large serving platter
  • Small paring knife
  • Spreading spatula or spoon

Allergy information

Review each ingredient for potential allergens and consult with healthcare providers if you're uncertain.
  • Contains sesame from hummus and optional sesame seeds.
  • May contain tree nuts or other allergens if using store-bought hummus—check labels.
  • Check for gluten in crackers or pita if gluten intolerance is a concern.

Nutrition facts (per portion)

These values are estimates only and shouldn't replace professional medical guidance.
  • Calories: 160
  • Fat: 9 g
  • Carbohydrates: 15 g
  • Protein: 5 g