Flayed Man Cheese Ball

Recipe View Prepare the Mask: Lightly coat the plastic face mask with cooking spray. Line the inside of the mask with plastic wrap, ensuring it's smoothly pressed into all the contours (nose, eyes, etc.). (Prep time: 5 minutes)

Recipe View Create the 'Muscle': Reserve 2-3 slices of prosciutto for later. Tear the remaining prosciutto into strips. Carefully arrange the strips inside the mask to mimic muscle tissue, starting around the eye sockets (leaving them empty for now), and then moving to the cheeks, chin, and forehead. (Assembly time: 20 minutes)

Recipe View Position the Eyes: Place the two whole green olives into the eye sockets, pimento-side down. This creates a startlingly realistic effect. (Placement time: 2 minutes)

Recipe View Mix the Cheese Base: In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, shredded Cheddar, and shredded Havarti cheeses. Add the chopped green olives and roasted red peppers. Mix thoroughly using an electric mixer or clean hands until everything is well combined. (Mixing time: 10 minutes)

Recipe View Form the Features: Take a spoonful of the cheese mixture and gently create an eye shape around each olive. Then, carefully layer handfuls of the cheese mixture over the rest of the mask, being mindful not to displace the prosciutto. Press the cheese down gently to fill all the crevices and create a smooth surface. (Sculpting time: 25 minutes)

Recipe View Chill: Refrigerate the filled mask for at least 30 minutes to allow the cheese to firm up and the flavors to meld. (Chilling time: 30+ minutes)

Recipe View Unmold and Finish: Invert the chilled mask onto a serving platter. Gently remove the mask and then the plastic wrap, revealing your 'skinned' face. If any cheese is visible around the edges, use the reserved prosciutto slices to cover it for a cleaner, more gruesome look. (Finishing time: 10 minutes)