Halloween Skellington Cheese Ball (Ready-to-Print Version)
A visually striking cheese ball featuring sharp cheddar and black olives for festive autumn entertaining.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Cheese Base
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8 oz cream cheese, softened to room temperature
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8 oz 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 to 8 pretzel sticks, broken into small pieces
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2 whole cloves
→ Serving Accompaniments
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Assorted crackers
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Sliced fresh vegetables
# Step-by-Step Guide:
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In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to blend softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar, and mayonnaise until smooth and fully combined, about 3 to 4 minutes.
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Add chopped chives, garlic powder, onion powder, Worcestershire sauce, white pepper, and smoked paprika to the cheese mixture. Continue beating until the seasonings are evenly mixed without streaks.
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Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for a minimum of 2 hours, allowing the mixture to firm up for shaping.
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Remove the chilled mixture and mold into an oval form resembling Jack Skellington's head. Position it on the serving platter.
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Press the finely chopped black olives onto the surface of the cheese ball, ensuring an even and complete black coating.
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Insert broken pretzel stick pieces in a zigzag pattern across the lower portion to mimic Jack Skellington's stitched mouth, pressing gently to secure.
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Push two whole cloves into the upper section of the cheese ball to form Jack's characteristic hollow eye sockets.
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Refrigerate the decorated cheese ball for 30 minutes to set the decorations firmly and meld the flavors.
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Remove from the refrigerator 15 minutes prior to serving to slightly soften for easy spreading. Arrange with crackers, sliced baguette, and fresh vegetables around it for presentation.
# Handy Tips:
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Softening the cheese ball slightly before serving facilitates spreading without losing shape.