Ingredients
Scale
- 12 slices of high-quality salami
- 12 small mozzarella balls (bocconcini or ciliegine)
- Black sesame seeds or black peppercorns (for pupils)
- 1 small red pepper or chili slice (optional, for blood effect)
- Fresh basil or parsley leaves (for garnish)
- Olive oil (optional, for drizzling)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and set aside the mozzarella balls in a bowl.
- Wrap each mozzarella ball with a slice of salami, ensuring a snug fit to resemble an eyeball.
- Place a black sesame seed or a black peppercorn in the center of each mozzarella to mimic the pupil. Use a tiny piece of red pepper for bloodshot effects if desired.
- Optional: Drizzle olive oil mixed with beet juice or red food coloring for a bloodshot appearance. Garnish each with a basil or parsley leaf.
- Refrigerate the eyeballs for about 30 minutes to meld flavors and keep firm before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best results.
- Chill the prepared eyeballs for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- For extra creepy effects, add small red food coloring lines for blood vessels.
- Serve on a spooky platter with themed decorations for maximum effect.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: Halloween
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 eyeball
- Calories: 85 Kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg