Skellington Halloween Cheese Ball (Printer-Friendly Version)
A festive Skellington cheese ball featuring creamy sharp cheddar and black olives for a visually stunning party piece.
# What You'll Need:
→ Cheese Mixture
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8 ounces cream cheese, softened to room temperature
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8 ounces sharp white cheddar cheese, finely shredded
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1/4 cup mayonnaise
→ Seasonings
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2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1/2 teaspoon onion powder
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1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
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1/4 teaspoon white pepper
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1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
→ Coating and Decoration
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1 cup black olives, pitted and finely chopped
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6-8 pretzel sticks, broken into small pieces
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2 whole cloves
→ Serving
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Assorted crackers and fresh vegetables
# Steps to Follow:
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In a large mixing bowl, blend softened cream cheese, shredded sharp white cheddar, and mayonnaise using an electric mixer until smooth and fully combined, about 3 to 4 minutes.
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Add finely chopped chives, garlic powder, onion powder, Worcestershire sauce, white pepper, and smoked paprika. Mix thoroughly until spices are evenly distributed with no visible streaks.
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Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until firm enough to shape without sticking.
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Remove chilled mixture and mold it into an oval shape resembling Jack Skellington's head. Place onto serving platter.
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Press finely chopped black olives onto the entire surface of the shaped cheese ball, ensuring a uniform black coating.
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Insert broken pretzel stick pieces in a zigzag pattern across the lower portion of the cheese ball to create the stitched mouth effect, pressing gently to secure.
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Press two whole cloves into the upper portion to form hollow eye sockets characteristic of Jack Skellington.
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Refrigerate for an additional 30 minutes to set decorations and meld flavors.
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Remove from refrigerator 15 minutes before serving. Arrange with assorted crackers, sliced baguette, and fresh vegetables for spreading and presentation.
# Additional Tips:
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Allow the cheese ball to soften slightly before serving to facilitate spreading.