Witchs Brew Cauldron Dip (Printable Version)

Creamy green dip in a black bowl surrounded by vibrant chips and veggies for a smoky, festive vibe.

# Ingredient List:

→ Green Brew Dip

01 - 1 ripe avocado
02 - 5 oz cream cheese, softened
03 - ½ cup sour cream
04 - ¼ cup baby spinach, finely chopped
05 - 1 small clove garlic, minced
06 - 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
07 - ½ tsp sea salt
08 - ¼ tsp ground black pepper

→ Cauldron and Surroundings

09 - 1 large round black bowl (serving vessel)
10 - 3.5 oz blue corn tortilla chips
11 - 3.5 oz black olives, pitted
12 - 2.5 oz purple grapes, washed and halved
13 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
14 - 3.5 oz blackberries
15 - 1 small purple carrot, thinly sliced (optional)
16 - 1 tbsp fresh chives, chopped

# Directions:

01 - In a food processor or blender, combine avocado, cream cheese, sour cream, spinach, garlic, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Blend until completely smooth and vibrant green. Adjust seasoning if needed.
02 - Transfer the dip to the black bowl, swirling the surface with a spoon to create a bubbling appearance.
03 - On a serving platter, arrange blue corn chips, black olives, halved grapes, red onion slices, blackberries, and purple carrot coins around the bowl to simulate smoky, chaotic potion surroundings.
04 - Sprinkle chopped fresh chives over the dip to add a witchy, magical visual effect.
05 - Present the platter promptly alongside additional chips and vegetables for dipping.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It's a showstopper that requires almost no cooking, leaving you stress-free while your guests are absolutely enchanted
  • The creamy avocado and herb base is addictively delicious, and people will ask you for the recipe before the night ends
  • It's naturally vegetarian and can easily be made vegan or gluten-free, so everyone at your party can enjoy it
02 -
  • If your avocado isn't perfectly ripe, your entire dip will have a grainy, separated texture that no amount of blending fixes—choose fruit that yields to gentle pressure and has no brown spots inside
  • Lime juice isn't just flavor; it prevents the avocado from browning, so even if you make this an hour ahead, it'll stay that gorgeous emerald green
  • Cold dip is harder to taste accurately, so let yourself take small tastes at room temperature as you're seasoning—your palate will detect salt and lime better
03 -
  • A food processor creates a silkier, smoother dip than a blender—the blade motion is gentler and less likely to over-whip the avocado into a broken, separated mess
  • Keep a small bowl of extra lime juice and salt beside you while blending so you can adjust the seasoning without stopping and reblending; taste matters more than measurements
  • Arrange your cauldron no more than 2 hours before serving—fresh herbs stay vibrant and the dip stays at its most beautiful when it hasn't been sitting out
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