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    Home » Holiday Treats and Recipes » Halloween

    Skull and Crossbones Cheese

    Modified: Sep 10, '23 · Published: Sep 13, '12 · By: Beth Klosterboer · Commission earned on paid or sponsored links.

    Turn mozzarella cheese into Skull and Crossbones Cheese using a silicone mold. This simple snack would be a great addition to a Halloween appetizer platter.

    skull and crossbones cheese on crackers.

    Can you believe this skull and crossbones are made of cheese?

    How did I do that, you ask? It's easy and I'll show you the simple process below.

    I can't wait to make these for our Catacomb Cinema Halloween party. They'll look great on my food table along with Pizza Skulls, Black Caramel Spiders, and Nutter Butter Skulls.

    Mozzarella cheese skulls and cross-bones.

    Skull and Crossbones Mozzarella Cheese (fills one mold)*

    Ingredients

    8-ounce block of Mozzarella Cheese - You must use a block of cheese. Do not use pre-shredded cheese as that contains ingredients to keep it from sticking. That type of cheese won't melt as smoothly. 

    Supplies

    cheese grater/shredder
    microwave-safe bowl
    Skull and Crossbones Silicone Ice Cube Mold (or any other shape)

    Halloween silicone molds are available on Amazon.com. I earn a small commission when you make a purchase using the links below at no extra cost to you.

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    Instructions

    melting shredded Mozzarella cheese until creamy.

    Melt the cheese.

    Shred the cheese. Do not use the already shredded cheese, as there are things in those packages to keep the cheese from sticking and it is too dry for this project.

    Pour cheese into a microwave-safe bowl. Heat on high for 20 seconds. Stir. Heat for 15 seconds. Stir.

    Heat for 10-second increments, stirring after each until completely melted.

    It will be one thick ball once melted.

    pressing Mozzarella cheese into a skull and cross-bones mold.

    Fill the silicone molds with melted cheese.

    Pinch off pieces of the mozzarella cheese and press it into the cavities of the skull and crossbones silicone mold.

    Fill the cavities completely, adding pieces of cheese as needed.

    Heat the filled mold in the microwave for 12-15 seconds just to re-melt the cheese so that it stays together.

    Refrigerate for 30 minutes.

    Remove the mold from the fridge, turn it upside down, and press on the skull or crossbones and the cheese will pop right out.

    Serve with crackers.

    Mozzarella cheese skulls and crossbones set on a cutting board with freshly shredded Mozzarella cheese.

    Recipe Notes

    One 8-ounce block of cheese filled the 8 cavities in this skull and crossbones silicone mold.

    The cheese is easier to unmold from softer silicone molds than from those molds sold as ice cube trays.

    Storage

    Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator until your party.

    Variations

    There are so many cool silicone molds available these days that you can make them for practically any holiday. You can use any freshly shredded melting cheese to make fun cheese for a party.

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    Mousse Skulls

    Be sure to check out all the Halloween recipes here on Hungry Happenings.

     

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    Hi, I'm Beth Klosterboer, a professional chocolatier & baker, cookbook author, and event planner. I love sharing recipes for happy occasions here on Hungry Happenings. I also create easy fudge recipes to share at HowToMakeEasyFudge.com, rice krispie treat recipes at HowToMakeCerealTreats.com, and easy cookie recipes at HowToMakeEasyCookies.com
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    1. Anonymous says

      October 11, 2012 at 2:30 am

      excellent, thanks!!!

      Reply
    2. Anonymous says

      October 09, 2012 at 9:11 pm

      approximately how many pieces of cheese do you get from (1) 8 oz. block?

      Reply
      • Beth Jackson Klosterboer says

        October 09, 2012 at 10:14 pm

        I filled the mold once and had a little left over, so I'd say 10 or so pieces.

        Reply
    3. Lolly Jane says

      September 22, 2012 at 9:11 pm

      Heehee sooo cute!!

      Reply
    4. Regina says

      September 14, 2012 at 8:13 pm

      cheesy LEGO minifigs and bricks are definitely in my future this weekend!

      Reply
    5. Sarah says

      September 14, 2012 at 7:27 pm

      Fantastic! Definitely a new way to use those molds for me, and I am so doing skulls for the 19th!!

      Reply
    6. Mommyof2girlz/StephD says

      September 14, 2012 at 7:11 pm

      So awesome! I have the same molds and have no idea what to do with them. Now I do 😉

      Reply
    7. Keitha says

      September 14, 2012 at 3:54 pm

      Thanks so much for sharing this!!! I can't wait to use molds of cheese in my son's lunch.

      Reply
    8. Astrid says

      September 14, 2012 at 10:41 am

      Wonder if it would work with cheddar... might have to try!

      Reply
      • Beth Jackson Klosterboer says

        September 14, 2012 at 11:47 am

        I assume it will work, but I'm going to try to find time to check it out too.

        Reply
      • Beth Jackson Klosterboer says

        September 14, 2012 at 4:22 pm

        I just tried this out with cheddar cheese and it works too. The cheese is a bit more greasy than the mozzarella, but it still molds well.

        Reply
    9. Anonymous says

      September 14, 2012 at 1:45 am

      Oh my goodness, this is brilliant!! And to think... I JUST passed up some wicked marvel heroes silicon molds today! for shame...

      Reply
    10. Jaime L says

      September 13, 2012 at 11:26 pm

      Such a great idea! Love it!

      Reply
    11. Michelle | Creative Food says

      September 13, 2012 at 11:24 pm

      This is awesome! We use silicone molds but never tried with cheese. Love the idea!

      Reply
    12. Dixie Delights says

      September 13, 2012 at 10:52 pm

      love it! I pinned it!

      Reply
    13. algonacchick says

      September 13, 2012 at 6:29 pm

      This is cool, and the skull and crossbones would also work for International Talk Like A Pirate Day, which is September 19th. 🙂

      Reply
    14. algonacchick says

      September 13, 2012 at 6:27 pm

      Oh, that is awesome! Just in time for International Talk Like A Pirate Day, as well as Halloween! :)Yummy cheesy skull and crossbones? Yes, please!

      Reply
    15. Wendy says

      September 13, 2012 at 6:12 pm

      Brilliant!

      Reply
    16. Jill @ KitchenFunWithMy3Sons.com says

      September 13, 2012 at 6:03 pm

      This is such a great idea!

      Reply
    17. Glory says

      September 13, 2012 at 5:44 pm

      So cool - Maybe I can do this and kiddo will finally eat Mozzarella Cheese?!

      Reply
    18. Anonymous says

      September 13, 2012 at 1:53 pm

      Very very cool!
      ~ Kerry DeKelver|~

      Reply
    19. Janine (sugarkissed.net) says

      September 13, 2012 at 1:32 pm

      Oohhh... u just opened up a whole new world of silicone molds for me! Did not know that shredded cheese was any different. Thanks for the heads up on that!

      Reply
    20. Anonymous says

      September 13, 2012 at 1:23 pm

      Thanks for sharing this! I have lots of candy molds that I haven't been using. With this great idea, I'll be breaking them out again. 🙂

      Reply
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