Visually dramatic platter with creamy dip, curled meats, and colorful peppers for unforgettable gatherings.
# What You Need:
→ Central Dip (Head)
01 - 8 ounces whipped cream cheese, softened
02 - 4 ounces sour cream
03 - 2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped
04 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
05 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
06 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
07 - Salt to taste
→ Curls (Snakes)
08 - 6 ounces prosciutto or deli ham, thinly sliced
09 - 6 ounces Genoa salami, thinly sliced
10 - 1 large red bell pepper
11 - 1 large yellow bell pepper
12 - 1 large green bell pepper
13 - 1 small English cucumber
14 - 1/2 cup pitted black olives
→ Garnishes (optional)
15 - Fresh dill or parsley sprigs
16 - Crushed red pepper flakes
# How To Make It:
01 - In a medium bowl, combine the cream cheese, sour cream, chives, lemon juice, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt. Mix until smooth and creamy, then transfer onto the center of a large serving platter, shaping into a mound.
02 - Cut the bell peppers into long, thin strips. For added curl, use a julienne peeler or spiralizer to create thin ribbons of the peppers and cucumber.
03 - Roll each slice of prosciutto and salami into loose curls or spirals to create the snake-like appearance.
04 - Arrange the rolled meats and vegetable strips radiating outward from the dip mound, alternating colors and types to evoke the serpentine effect.
05 - Place a pitted black olive at the end of each curl to represent snake heads.
06 - Decorate the platter with fresh dill or parsley sprigs and sprinkle with crushed red pepper flakes as desired. Serve immediately with crackers, toasted bread, or fresh vegetable dippers.
