# What You'll Need:
→ Dip Base
01 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
02 - 120 ml sour cream
03 - 120 ml salsa (mild or spicy, as preferred)
04 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
05 - 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
06 - Salt and pepper, to taste
→ Spiderweb Topping
07 - 60 ml sour cream (for piping the web)
08 - 1 tablespoon milk (optional, for thinning)
→ Spider Garnish
09 - 8 large black olives, whole and pitted
10 - 8 large black olives, sliced into thin rings
→ Dippers and Sides
11 - 1 cup baby carrots
12 - 1 cup cucumber slices
13 - 1 cup bell pepper strips
14 - 1 cup tortilla chips
# Directions:
01 - In a medium bowl, blend softened cream cheese, 120 ml sour cream, salsa, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
02 - Evenly spread the mixture onto a large round serving platter to form a flat, uniform layer.
03 - Place 60 ml sour cream into a piping or zip-top bag, snip a small corner, then pipe concentric circles onto the dip surface.
04 - Using a toothpick or skewer, gently drag lines outward from the center to create the spiderweb effect.
05 - Position whole black olives as spider bodies around the web, attaching olive rings to form eight legs for each spider.
06 - Place baby carrots, cucumber slices, bell pepper strips, and tortilla chips around the platter for dipping.
07 - Present immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.
