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Bloody Beet Hummus with Cheese Web

Spooky Bloody Beet Hummus with Cheese Web for Halloween Fun

This Bloody Beet Hummus with Cheese Web is a vibrant and fun dip perfect for Halloween gatherings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 8 dippers
Course: Food FAQs
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Beet Hummus
  • 2 cups cooked beets roasted for sweetness
  • 1 can chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 1/4 cup tahini
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice fresh for best flavor
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil flavored for an aromatic twist
For the Cheese Web
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream splash can substitute milk
  • 1/2 cup cottage cheese blended until smooth
For Decoration
  • 1/4 cup black olives cut in half for spiders
  • 5 pieces Peeps ghosts or similar marshmallow treats

Equipment

  • Food Processor
  • Mixing bowl
  • Piping bag

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a food processor, combine cooked beets, chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, minced garlic, and olive oil. Blend on high for about 1-2 minutes until smooth.
  2. In a mixing bowl, blend softened cream cheese with a splash of heavy cream until smooth and spreadable. Use a hand mixer for optimal results.
  3. Spread the beet hummus evenly in a shallow serving dish. Pipe the cheese mixture on top in a spiral, mimicking a spiderweb.
  4. Use black olives to create spiders on the cheese web. Arrange Peeps ghosts around the dish for decoration.
  5. Serve with assorted veggie sticks, pita chips, or crackers on the side for dipping.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 5gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This dip can be made a day in advance for better flavor melding. Adjust seasonings to taste for best results.

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