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Halloween Spider Cheese Ball

The Halloween Spider Cheese Ball is a creamy cheese mixture shaped into a round ball, with crunchy exterior accents and spider leg details made from edible ingredients. It features a smooth, cheesy interior resembling a web-like, gooey texture, adorned with spider legs for a spooky presentation. The dish combines melting cheese flavors with crunchy and decorative elements, resulting in a playful appetizer with a textured appearance.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Various
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 16 oz cream cheese softened
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • Puffed rice or crushed pretzels crunchy coating (optional) for exterior texture
  • Broken pretzels or breadsticks spider legs for decoration
  • Optional small edible eyes or black olives for spider face

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Plastic wrap
  • Spoon or spatula
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Broken pretzels or breadsticks for legs
  • Cheese shredding tool or grater

Method
 

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and shredded cheddar cheese, mixing until smooth and fully blended.
  2. Add the Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and black pepper to the cheese mixture, stirring well to incorporate all the flavors.
  3. Shape the cheese mixture into a compact round ball using your hands or a spatula, then wrap it tightly in plastic wrap. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
  4. Once chilled, transfer the cheese ball onto a serving platter and gently roll it in crushed puffed rice or pretzels to create a crunchy exterior resembling a web or cocoon.
  5. Arrange broken pretzels or breadsticks on top of the cheese ball to resemble spider legs, inserting them partially into the cheese to secure them.
  6. If desired, add small edible eyes or black olives to the front of the cheese ball to create a spooky spider face.
  7. Bring the Cheese Ball out just before serving. The combination of a creamy interior, crunchy exterior, and spooky decorations makes it a fun centerpiece for Halloween parties.

Notes

Chill the cheese ball sufficiently to make shaping easier and to set the exterior coating. Use small edible decorations for added spooky effects.