# What You'll Need:
→ Creamy Spread
01 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
02 - 2 tbsp sour cream
03 - 1 tsp garlic powder
04 - 1 tsp lemon juice
05 - Salt, to taste
06 - Black pepper, to taste
→ Skull Features & Decoration
07 - 1 small cucumber, sliced into rounds
08 - 1 red bell pepper, cut into thin strips
09 - 2 large black olives, halved
10 - 1 small carrot, sliced into rounds and cut for teeth and nose
11 - 2 to 4 long celery sticks or breadsticks
12 - Fresh parsley or chives (optional)
# Method:
01 - In a medium bowl, blend cream cheese, sour cream, garlic powder, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.
02 - Transfer mixture onto a large platter and mold into an oval to resemble a skull, smoothing the surface.
03 - Position celery sticks or breadsticks crossing beneath the bottom of the skull to form crossbones.
04 - Use halved black olives for eyes, place a small carrot piece or olive slice for the nose, and arrange red bell pepper strips plus carrot rounds to create mouth and teeth.
05 - Arrange cucumber slices and remaining vegetable pieces to complete facial details and enhance visual appeal.
06 - Optionally garnish with parsley or chives. Serve chilled alongside additional crackers or vegetable dippers.
