Mozzarella Eyeballs

Name: Mozzarella Eyeballs
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 1 cantaloupe; 5 slices prosciutto; 11 bocconcini (mozzarella balls); 10 black olives; fresh basil leaves; sea salt (to taste); pepper (to taste); olive oil (to taste); 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze

Spooky eyeball skewers made with cantaloupe, mozzarella balls, prosciutto, and basil.

By Sine Siemkowicz

Updated Sep 25, 2026

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For a Halloween appetizer that is sure to turn heads, try these easy-to-make Mozzarella Eyeballs.

A round platter with skewers of melon balls, mozzarella, prosciutto, and basil arranged to resemble eyeballs. In the background there are fake eyeballs and plastic spiders.

Featuring juicy cantaloupe, creamy bocconcini wrapped in savory prosciutto, and black olive pupils, these flavorful Halloween snacks are as fun to assemble as they are to eat.

Serve these terrifying bites at your spooky parties. Sprinkle with flaky salt, and drizzle with mild olive oil and tangy balsamic glaze for a delicious combination of flavors.

Recipe Tip

Add a few plastic spiders to your serving board for even more fun!

Close up of skewers with melon balls, mozzarella, prosciutto, black olives, and basil arranged to look like eyeballs. Presented on a round white marble tray with decorative plastic spiders nearby.

Ingredients for Mozzarella Eyeballs

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Bocconcini: Also known as mini mozzarella balls.
Prosciutto: Cut in half lengthwise and fold.
Black olives: You only need a few to make the pupils.
Fresh basil: Use similarly sized leaves for symmetry.
Balsamic glaze: To add sweetness and a slight tang.
Olive oil, sea salt, and pepper: For flavor!

How to Make Mozzarella Eyeballs

A halved cantaloupe with seeds exposed, and a hand uses a melon baller to scoop out round pieces on a wooden cutting board.

Scoop out the melon balls.

A person wraps a slice of prosciutto around a small ball of mozzarella cheese.

Halve the prosciutto and wrap a half around each bocconcini.

A hand places a black olive slice onto a mozzarella ball wrapped in prosciutto, creating Mozzarella Eyeballs that resemble realistic eyes on a white surface.

Top the bocconcini with olive pupils and a mozzarella highlight.

A hand holds a skewer with melon balls and a mozzarella eyeball wrapped in prosciutto on a marble surface.

Assemble the skewers.

Hands assembling a skewer with two melon balls, basil leaves, prosciutto, and a Mozzarella Eyeball decorated to look like an eyeball, on a marble surface.

Add basil leaves and season well. Dress with olive oil and balsamic glaze.

Tips for Sucess

Be sure to face the rounded part of the melon ball outwards for the best presentation.
Shaping the prosciutto is easier when it’s fridge-cold.
Don’t skip the fresh basil. It adds a pop of color and fresh taste.

Recipe Tip

Try Halloween-themed skewers for even more festive detail.

Possible Variations

Bocconcini: Goat cheese balls.
Cantaloupe: Use any melon you prefer, strawberries, or cucumber.
Prosciutto: Serrano or cucumber shavings.
Black olives: Green olives would also work a charm for the eyes (especially those with red pepper filling).
Basil: Or mint.

How to Store Leftovers

Keep them in an airtight container, or cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate. Enjoy within 2 days.

FAQs

I don’t have a melon baller. What do I do?

Simply cube the melon instead.

I don’t have skewers. How else can I serve them?

Simply wrap the bocconcini with prosciutto and top with the olives. You can serve the melon balls separately or omit.

Can I make the eyeballs in advance?

Yes, you can make these a few hours ahead, cover them with plastic wrap, and store them in the fridge. Dress them with olive oil and balsamic glaze, then season just before serving.