Savory SnacksNo. 5427 · The 2026 edition
Halloween Cheese Ball Recipe
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Ingredients
Directions
- Combine cream cheese, shredded cheese, and chili flakes in a large bowl.
- Stir the cheese mixture until well combined.
- Place a large piece of plastic wrap on the counter.
- Drop the cream cheese mixture into the center of the cling wrap and wrap to form a skull shape.
- Place the wrapped cheese ball in the refrigerator for at least one hour to firm up.
- Unwrap the skull shaped cheese ball from the plastic.
- Layer prosciutto over the top of the cheese ball, draping to cover the sides of the cheese ball as well.
- Trim off excess meat with a knife.
- Press indentations into the cheese to create a space for eyes and a nose.
- Use the black food writer to add pupils to the white mints and place them on the skull.
- Draw a nose and mouth on the prosciutto with the food marker.
- Place on a large platter and serve with your favorite crackers or sliced vegetables.
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