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Savory SnacksNo. 3734 · The 2026 edition

Halloween Cheese Ball Hand

Creep out your guests with this savory cheese ball shaped like a hand, wrapped in cured meats.

80 min Serves 10 Hard American

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Halloween Cheese Ball Hand
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This Halloween appetizer mimics a severed hand using a cream cheese and cheddar base formed over prosciutto-wrapped mozzarella 'fingers'. Chilled until firm, it's served with crackers for a spooky yet delicious party snack.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. In a food processor, combine the softened cream cheese, shredded sharp cheddar, and Hidden Valley Ranch dip mix. Pulse just until blended; avoid over-mixing. Set the mixture aside.
  2. Lay a sheet of parchment paper on a flat surface. Trace the outline of your hand and arm onto it with a pencil.
  3. Cut out the traced shape. Place it pencil-side down on a large cutting board or serving platter.
  4. Cut each mozzarella stick into pieces: four fingers and a thumb, matching the length of your own digits.
  5. Wrap each mozzarella piece in a slice of prosciutto. Position each wrapped piece on the parchment outline where the corresponding finger or thumb would go.
  6. Spoon the cream cheese mixture over the palm and arm section of the parchment outline.
  7. Using clean hands, shape the mixture to fill the palm and arm area smoothly.
  8. Layer slices of prosciutto and ham over the entire cheese mixture (palm and arm). Tuck in any overhanging meat or trim it off neatly.
  9. Cover the assembled hand with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or up to 24 hours, to firm up.
  10. Serve the Halloween Cheese Ball Hand with crackers alongside.

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