Description
These Halloween Zombie Fingers are a spooky and fun no-cook appetizer perfect for parties. Made from mozzarella string cheese sticks carved to resemble creepy fingers, topped with olive and bell pepper ‘fingernails’ attached with creamy dressing. Easy to assemble and deliciously festive!
Ingredients
Scale
Cheese Fingers
- 6 mozzarella string cheese sticks
Fingernail Decorations
- 2 olives (black or green), sliced into fingernail shapes
- 1 slice green bell pepper, sliced into fingernail shapes
- 1 slice red bell pepper, sliced into fingernail shapes
- 1 tablespoon sour cream or ranch dressing (to attach fingernails)
Instructions
- Prepare the String Cheese: Cut each mozzarella string cheese stick in half to create 12 ‘fingers’ for the zombie theme.
- Carve Finger Wrinkles: Using a toothpick, lightly carve small wrinkles and lines on each cheese piece to mimic knuckles and add a realistic finger texture.
- Create the Fingernails: Slice olives, green bell pepper, and red bell pepper into small, fingernail-shaped pieces that will top each finger.
- Attach the Fingernails: Use a small dab of sour cream or ranch dressing to attach the fingernail slices to the tips of the string cheese fingers. Optionally, carve a small nail bed using a toothpick for better adhesion.
- Serve: Arrange the Zombie Fingers on a plate as a creepy and delicious appetizer, perfect for Halloween parties.
Notes
- Use black olives for a more gothic ‘fingernail’ look or green olives and bell peppers for colorful options.
- For vegan or dairy-free versions, substitute mozzarella with a suitable cheese alternative.
- These are best served chilled; keep refrigerated until serving.
- To make them even spookier, lightly blush the ‘knuckles’ with a bit of paprika or food coloring.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
