Trick or Trick, Trick or Treat, give me something good to eat! All eyes are on you with this spooky Halloween appetizer. Bocconcini, Prosciutto, olives and Hot Honey come together to create this eye popping creation. These party snacks are perfect for your Halloween festivities and are sure to impress and frighten your guests!
My Halloween Eyeball Appetizer starts with salty and savoury Prosciutto, which is wrapped around Bocconcini cheese, and topped off with sliced pimento green olives. Homemade Hot Honey is drizzled overtop to create the gruesome bloodshot eyeball effect. These delicious treats can be served on their own, alongside crackers or crostini, or added to your Halloween charcuterie platter.
If you’re looking for a snack or party food to get you into the Halloween spirit, then you’ll have to try my Halloween Eyeball Appetizer. So, let me show you how it’s done. Grab a spoon and come and cook with me! Happy Halloween!
For step-by-step instructions on how to make this Halloween treat, check out the video below!
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Serves: 5 - 10
Ingredients:
1 package (200g) Bocconcini cheese (10 Bocconcini balls)
2 Tbsp honey
1 tsp Calabrian chilli paste
10 slices Prosciutto, thinly sliced
5 pimento stuffed olives, cut in half widthwise or thinly sliced
Instructions:
Preparing the Bocconcini Cheese: Drain and rinse a package of Bocconcini cheese. Pat them dry with paper towel or a tea towel and set aside.
Making the Hot Honey: To a small bowl, add the honey and Calabrian chilli paste. Give it a good mix and set aside.
Creating the Halloween Eyeballs: Grab a slice of Prosciutto and wrap it around the sides and bottom of a Bocconcini ball, leaving the topside of the cheese exposed. Repeat the process with the remaining Bocconcini balls and Prosciutto slices.
Transfer the Eyeballs to a serving platter or plate, leaving a little space between them.
Using a small spoon, spoon Hot Honey over the Bocconcini and Prosciutto.
Drizzle the excess Hot Honey over the plate or platter and top each Halloween Eyeball with a sliced olive. Serve and enjoy! Happy Halloween!