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Death Star Cheese Ball | Star Wars Inspired Recipes

The Starving Chef
A cheesy, tangy snack that's perfect for Star Wars fans, shaped like the iconic Death Star.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 3 hours
Chill Time 8 hours
Total Time 12 hours
Course Fictional Feasts
Cuisine Dips, Star Wars
Servings 1 Death Star

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 32 oz whole milk plain Greek yogurt
  • 4 cups Mexican cheese shredded
  • ¼ cup chives chopped
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • ½ tablespoon Worcestershire
  • 16 oz cream cheese
  • 1 ball fresh mozzarella sliced
  • 1 olive optional
  • 4 slices salami
  • 4 slices large pepperoni
  • 4 slices prosciutto

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, stir together the yogurt, chives, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, Worcestershire sauce, and 8 oz cream cheese along with 4 cups of shredded cheese.
  • Use two 6" round ball tins. Line the tins with plastic wrap and then fill each half until full. Cover with plastic wrap and freeze solid. The freezing is the most important step!
  • Cut the salami and pepperoni into squares and rectangles. Cut slices of mozzarella about 2" wide and 1/4" thick and cut out a hole in the center (optional: use an olive to keep the center from shrinking). Cut the prosciutto into ribbons. Chill until the cheese has frozen.
  • Remove one half of the frozen cheese ball and spread a thin layer of cream cheese on the top. Flip the other half of the cheese ball on top. Use a spoon to make a divot in the side of the cheese ball - about where the Death Star's laser beam would be. Cover tightly and smooth the ball with your hands, pressing in the divot. Place on the serving dish. Chill for at least an hour.
  • Uncover the cheese ball about an hour prior to serving to hasten the thawing. Generously spread the remaining cream cheese on the outside of the cheese ball and then use the prosciutto ribbons around the center of the cheese ball.
  • Press the mozzarella into the divot. Then use the squares of pepperoni and salami to make the 'paneling' on the Death Star. Wrap with plastic wrap until ready to serve. Enjoy with chips, crackers, or TIE fighter chips! May the Force be with you.

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Keyword charcuterie, cheese, cheese board
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