Description
This Halloween Zombie Fingers recipe is a spooky, fun, and easy snack perfect for parties or a themed gathering. Made with mozzarella string cheese and decorated with olives and bell peppers to resemble creepy fingers, this no-cook appetizer is quick to assemble and sure to delight both kids and adults with its eerie appearance.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheese Fingers
- 6 mozzarella string cheese sticks
Fingernails
- 2 olives (black or green, for fingernails)
- 1 slice of green bell pepper
- 1 slice of red bell pepper
Attachment
- 1 tablespoon sour cream or ranch dressing
Instructions
- Prepare the String Cheese: Cut each mozzarella string cheese stick in half to create 12 finger-shaped pieces, which will serve as the base for your zombie fingers.
- Carve Finger Wrinkles: Use a toothpick to lightly carve wrinkles along each cheese stick half to mimic knuckles and give the fingers a spooky, realistic appearance.
- Create the Fingernails: Slice the olives as well as the green and red bell pepper slices into small fingernail-shaped pieces to decorate the tips of the cheese fingers.
- Attach the Fingernails: Use a small amount of sour cream or ranch dressing to adhere the fingernail pieces to the tips of each cheese finger. Optionally, use the toothpick to carve out a small nail bed on the cheese surface to help secure the fingernails.
- Serve: Arrange the finished Zombie Fingers on a platter and serve immediately as a fun, creepy snack.
Notes
- You can use either black or green olives based on your color preference for fingernails.
- The sour cream or ranch dressing acts as an edible glue; feel free to substitute with cream cheese or another spread if desired.
- This recipe requires no cooking and can be prepared in under 30 minutes.
- For a more dramatic effect, chill the cheese fingers before serving to keep them firm.
- Great for kids’ parties, Halloween events, or as a fun appetizer for any spooky celebration.
