Best 5 Scary Eyeballs Recipes
In the realm of culinary creativity, there exists a fascinating niche dedicated to creating visually captivating dishes that evoke a sense of whimsy and intrigue. Among these culinary curiosities, "scary eyeballs" stand out as a popular and playful treat, perfect for Halloween parties or simply adding an element of surprise to your meals. With endless variations and techniques, crafting these edible eyeballs offers a delightful opportunity to explore your culinary imagination and bring a touch of spooky charm to your table.
Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!
SCARY EYEBALLS
Kids will squeal with delight at the sight of these eyeball treats. But the peanut butter flavor is the best part! -Shannon Blatchley, Ludlow, Massachusetts
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 50m
Yield 40 pieces.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a small bowl, cream peanut butter and butter until light and fluffy. Beat in vanilla. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar. Shape into 1-in. balls. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. , In a microwave-safe bowl, melt candy coating and shortening; stir until smooth. Dip peanut butter balls into coating; allow excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper. Place M&M's, plain side up, on top. Let stand until set. Use red gel to create "bloodshot" eyes.
Nutrition Facts :
CREEPY HALLOWEEN EYEBALLS
If you are looking for creepy Halloween food ideas, try these scary-looking eyeballs that actually taste delicious. You can use them as a cocktail garnish or serve in a bowl as a creepy snack for your kids.
Provided by JuliettevanSon
Categories Appetizers and Snacks
Time 20m
Yield 20
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Spoon a little bit of strawberry jam into the hole of each lychee. Place a blueberry in the hole and secure blueberry with a toothpick.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 23.5 calories, Carbohydrate 6.2 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.1 g, Sodium 0.4 mg, Sugar 3 g
SPOOKY HALLOWEEN EYEBALLS
These taste like Peanut Butter cups. They are fun to make and kids really get a kick out them. A bit time consuming, but the end-product is worth it.
Provided by Cara Lewis Hampton
Categories Desserts Chocolate Dessert Recipes White Chocolate
Time 3h20m
Yield 30
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Beat the peanut butter and butter with an electric mixer in a large bowl until smooth. Beat in the sugar and vanilla. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes. Roll chilled dough into small, eyeball-sized balls and place on 2 baking sheets lined with wax paper. Refrigerate for another 30 minutes.
- Melt the white chocolate and shortening in a microwave-safe glass or ceramic bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring after each melting, for 1 to 3 minutes (depending on your microwave). Do not overheat or chocolate will scorch. Dip each eyeball into the white chocolate and transfer to the waxed paper until the chocolate has set. You can chill them in the refrigerator.
- Stir a few drops of blue food coloring into the remaining melted white chocolate. Make a round "iris" on the top of the cooled eyeball and press a mini chocolate chip in the center for a "pupil." For an extra spooky bloodshot eyeballs take a toothpick dipped in red food coloring and make squiggly lines on the eye.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 226.6 calories, Carbohydrate 21.4 g, Cholesterol 10.5 mg, Fat 14.9 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 6.2 g, Sodium 91.5 mg, Sugar 19.7 g
SPOOKY EYEBALLS
I found this in a supermarket leaflet. I haven't tried them myself but thought they looked fun for all those Halloween parties!
Provided by -Sylvie-
Categories Cheese
Time 15m
Yield 10 eyes
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Cut the eggs in half and scoop out the yolks.
- In a bowl mash the yolks with the cream cheese.
- Fill the eggs with the cream cheese mixture and push an olive into the middle of each one.
- Dip a wooden toothpick into the foodcolouring and draw bloodshot veins onto the cheese mixture, running from the olive to the outside.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 76.4, Fat 6.4, SaturatedFat 2.9, Cholesterol 105.4, Sodium 66.4, Carbohydrate 0.7, Sugar 0.6, Protein 3.8
BLOODSHOT EYEBALLS
Your party guests will be pleasantly surprised to find that these aren't eyeballs at all-they're yummy peanut butter balls! Little ghouls will find them fun to eat. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 35m
Yield 2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine 1 cup confectioners' sugar, peanut butter and butter. Shape into 1-in. balls; place on a waxed paper-lined pan. Chill for 30 minutes or until firm. , In a microwave, melt white candy coating; stir until smooth. Dip balls in coating; allow excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper. Immediately press a Reese's candy onto the top of each eyeball for pupil. Let stand for 30 minutes or until set. , In a small bowl, combine the water, food coloring and remaining confectioners' sugar. Transfer to a heavy-duty resealable plastic bag; cut a small hole in a corner of bag. Pipe wavy lines downward from pupil, creating the look of bloodshot eyes. Store in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 139 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 42mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.
Tips:
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will ensure that your eyeballs look and taste their best.
- Be careful not to overcook the eyeballs. They should be cooked until they are just firm, but not rubbery.
- Use a variety of colors and textures to create a fun and festive look. For example, you could use black olives for the pupils, red peppers for the veins, and cream cheese for the sclera.
- Get creative with your presentation. You could serve the eyeballs on a bed of mashed potatoes, rice, or salad. You could also use them to decorate a Halloween party platter.
Conclusion:
Eyeball recipes are a fun and festive way to celebrate Halloween. They are also a great way to get creative with your cooking. With a little planning and effort, you can create some truly amazing eyeball recipes that will impress your friends and family.
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