Marble Swirl Colorful Dips (View Print Version)

Creamy, colorful dips swirled to form a marble-like effect, paired with an assortment of crunchy crackers.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dips

01 - 1 cup classic hummus
02 - 1 cup beet hummus
03 - 1 cup spinach or basil pesto hummus
04 - 1 cup roasted red pepper dip
05 - 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt

→ Crackers

06 - 1 cup black sesame rice crackers
07 - 1 cup beetroot crisps
08 - 1 cup spinach or kale crackers
09 - 1 cup classic water crackers

# Method:

01 - Place spoonfuls of each dip randomly on a large serving platter or shallow bowl, alternating colors for contrast.
02 - Use a butter knife or back of a spoon to gently swirl the dips together, forming a marbled stone-like appearance without overmixing.
03 - Drizzle plain Greek yogurt over the dips and lightly swirl for additional marble lines.
04 - Group crackers by color around the platter's edge to complement the dips.
05 - Present immediately with small spoons or spreaders for dipping.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It looks dramatically sophisticated but takes barely any time—pure kitchen magic.
  • Every guest finds a color they're drawn to, making it feel personalized and fun.
  • You can prep everything ahead and swirl it just minutes before people arrive, zero stress.
02 -
  • Over-swirling is the silent killer—I learned this the hard way when what was meant to be a marble masterpiece turned into brown soup after too many passes with the knife.
  • Using dips at room temperature makes them easier to work with and creates smoother marble lines than cold dips straight from the fridge.
03 -
  • Chill your platter for ten minutes before plating if you want the swirls to stay crisp and defined longer.
  • Mix your own colored dips at home by stirring quality store-bought hummus with small amounts of beet juice, pesto, or roasted pepper spread for total control over both color and flavor.
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