Creepy Eyeball Appetizer
This playful Halloween appetizer transforms simple ingredients into spooky eyeballs using fresh mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, and black olives. The assembly involves carving and stacking these components to create a fun, creepy final look with juicy, creamy textures and a glossy finish, perfect for parties or spooky gatherings.
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Calories: 90kcal
Servings: 8
Equipment
- Small melon baller or teaspoon
- Toothpick or small skewer
- Plate or Tray
- Paper Towels
Ingredients
- 8 pieces fresh mozzarella balls preferably small, packed in water
- 8 pieces cherry tomatoes for eyelids
- 8 pieces black olives pupils, sliced into tiny rounds
- 8 leaves basil leaves tiny, for eyelashes or irises
- a few drizzles olive oil for gloss and depth
- a few drops balsamic glaze for shiny, spooky effect
Instructions
- Drain the mozzarella balls and pat them dry thoroughly with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
- Use a small melon baller or teaspoon to carve out a tiny cavity in each mozzarella ball—about the size of a pea—this will be the eye's pupil.
- Slice a black olive into tiny rounds and place one into each mozzarella cavity, gently pressing it in with a toothpick to secure it as the iris.
- Slice the cherry tomatoes in half horizontally. If they feel too firm, microwave briefly for 5 seconds to soften slightly.
- Insert a small basil leaf or parsley into the cut side of each tomato to mimic an eyelash or iris detail.
- Place each mozzarella on a serving plate, then top with the tomato half, positioning it like an eyelid, and nestle the olive pupil into the cavity.
- Drizzle a few drops of balsamic glaze over each eyeball for a shiny, spooky effect, and add a light drizzle of olive oil for gloss.
- Repeat the assembly for all the mozzarella balls, then chill briefly if desired, but serve soon after for the best freshness and visual impact.
Notes
For extra fun, add small plastic spiders or fake cobwebs around the platter for a more spooky vibe. Handle the eyeballs gently to keep their shape intact when serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 90kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 150mg | Potassium: 50mg | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 80mg | Iron: 0.2mg