Witchs Brew Cauldron Dip (Print view)

Creamy green avocado blend in a black bowl, surrounded by vibrant smoky-hued snacks and fresh garnishes.

# List of Ingredients:

→ 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 Smoky Surroundings

09 - 1 large round black bowl
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, sliced into thin coins (optional)
16 - 1 tbsp fresh chives, chopped

# Step-by-Step Directions:

01 - Combine avocado, cream cheese, sour cream, finely chopped spinach, minced garlic, lime juice, sea salt, and ground black pepper in a food processor or blender. Blend until smooth and vibrant green. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
02 - Spoon the dip into the large black bowl, swirling the top with a spoon to create a bubbling appearance.
03 - Place blue corn tortilla chips, black olives, purple grapes, red onion slices, blackberries, and purple carrot coins on a serving platter around the bowl to mimic smoky, chaotic cauldron surroundings.
04 - Sprinkle chopped chives over the dip for a witchy finishing touch.
05 - Present immediately with extra chips and vegetables for dipping.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It looks absolutely magical and conversation-starting—your guests will Instagram it before eating it
  • The creamy green dip is naturally healthy with avocado and spinach, so you can feel good about what you're serving
  • It comes together in just 20 minutes with zero cooking, perfect for when you're short on time but long on creativity
  • The flavors are bright and fresh with that perfect lime-garlic punch that makes people ask for the recipe
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  • Use the lime juice immediately after cutting the avocado and blend quickly—avocado oxidizes fast, and the lime juice is your friend in preventing that brown discoloration that makes it look less magical
  • The bowl temperature matters more than you'd think; if your black bowl has been sitting in warm sunlight, the dip will soften too quickly. I chill my bowl for 10 minutes before serving
  • Don't prep this more than an hour or two before serving, or the dip will start to separate slightly at the edges. Make it closer to party time for the best results
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  • If you want a dramatic smoky effect, you can carefully use food-safe dry ice around (never in) the dip just before serving, but handle it with kitchen tongs and never touch it bare-handed—the visual payoff is spectacular but safety comes first
  • Make the dip and arrange the ingredients separately, then assemble just before serving for the freshest taste and brightest colors
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