If you want a Halloween appetizer that looks just as good as it tastes, a Jack Skellington Cheeseball is the way to go. It’s creamy, savory, and shaped like the Pumpkin King himself making it the perfect centerpiece for your spooky spread.
You can serve it with crackers, pretzels, or even fresh veggies, and it’s surprisingly easy to put together with a little shaping and decorating.
Helpful Tips
- Chill the cheeseball mixture before shaping so it’s firm enough to hold its round Jack Skellington face.
- Use a little black gel icing to create the facial features without smudging. You can also try using black olive slices or food-safe markers.
- Use a raised serving tray so that Jack sits above the crackers, pretzels or veggie sticks. It’s all in the presentation.
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Jack Skellington Cheeseball
This Jack Skellington Cheeseball is creamy, savory, and shaped like the Pumpkin King himself making it the perfect centerpiece for your spooky spread.
Ingredients
- 16 ounces cream cheese softened (2 boxes)
- 2 cups white cheddar cheese shredded
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 black edible gel frosting tube
- Assorted crackers
Instructions
- Mix cream cheese and cheddar in a bowl. Add garlic powder, onion powder, and pepper. Mix well.
- Shape the mixture into a ball. Wrap with plastic and chill for 1 hour.
- Use the gel frosting to make his nose and mouth. Use the back of a spoon to sort of push in, or hollow out his eyes. Then use a black edible gel pen to fill it in. The back of the spoon will help spread it.
- Place on a platter to serve along with your favorite crackers.
Nutrition
Calories: 211kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 7gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 57mgSodium: 242mgPotassium: 70mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 697IUVitamin C: 0.04mgCalcium: 171mgIron: 0.1mg
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When not mixing up delicious cocktails to enjoy on the patio with friends, Angela is busy writing about food and drinks for three popular food websites, and exchanging creative ideas on social media.