Give your Halloween snack tray a spooky twist with these easy cheese fingers. Made with string cheese, sliced almonds, and a little hot sauce or ketchup, they take just 15 minutes to assemble, with no cooking required.
The trick is in the details: almond “fingernails,” a few shallow knuckle marks, and ragged ends make these simple snacks look ready for a frightfully fun party.
Prep time: 15 minutes
Total time: 15 minutes
Servings: 6
Makes: 12 cheese fingers
Ingredients
6 string cheese sticks
12 sliced almonds
2 tablespoons hot pepper sauce or ketchup, plus more as needed
Instructions
Shape the fingertips. Use a small paring knife to gently round both ends of each cheese stick.
Tear the cheese. Pull each stick apart across the middle to make two shorter fingers. Leave the torn ends uneven for a creepier finish.
Add the nails. Shave a small, shallow patch from each rounded tip, then gently press an almond slice into place.
Make the knuckles. Cut a few shallow lines across the middle of each finger. Keep the cuts light so the cheese stays intact.
Arrange and serve. Spoon small puddles of hot sauce or ketchup onto a serving plate. Dip each ragged cheese end into the sauce, then arrange the fingers on the plate.
Tips for a Spooky Snack Tray
Choose your sauce: Ketchup gives you a mild option, while hot pepper sauce adds a spicy kick.
Embrace uneven edges: Roughly torn cheese ends help create the Halloween effect.
Prep ahead: Assemble the cheese fingers, cover, and refrigerate. Add the sauce just before serving for a tidier presentation.