# The Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Dip Base
01 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
02 - 120 ml sour cream
03 - 120 ml salsa (mild or spicy)
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)
08 - 1 tablespoon milk (optional, to thin)
→ 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
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
01 - In a medium mixing bowl, blend cream cheese, 120 ml sour cream, salsa, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
02 - Evenly spread the mixture on a large round serving platter, forming a flat, uniform layer.
03 - Transfer 60 ml sour cream into a piping or zip-top bag. Snip a small corner and pipe concentric circles onto the dip surface.
04 - Using a toothpick or skewer, drag lines from the center outward across the circles to form a spiderweb pattern.
05 - Place whole black olives as spider bodies on the web. Use sliced olive rings to form eight legs around each body.
06 - Arrange baby carrots, cucumber slices, bell pepper strips, and tortilla chips around the dip for serving.
07 - Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to present.
