These Babybel Halloween Cheese Monsters are such an easy way to turn an everyday snack into fun Halloween party food. Simply cut spooky monster faces into the wax, add some edible eyes and they are ready in just 10 minutes.
They are a great healthy Halloween snack for kids and perfect for a Halloween party table when you want something savoury amongst all the sweets. They also work really well in packed lunches or as a fun after-school snack throughout October.
Halloween is one of those times when there always seems to be sugar everywhere. I'm absolutely not against Halloween treats, but I like having a few healthier savoury options on the table too.
We make these every year because there is no cooking involved and the kids love choosing completely different faces for every little monster.
Recipe update: This recipe was originally published on 26 September 2024 and was fully updated in September 2026 to expand the instructions, tips and FAQs.
Looking for more treats (or tricks) to try this Halloween? Check out our simple yet impressive Halloween Veggie Tray, super easy Halloween Popcorn, quick Jack-O-Lantern Quesadillas or our delicious Healthy Pumpkin Oat Muffins.
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- Why You'll Love Them
- Recipe Overview
- Ingredients and Substitutions
- Halloween Babybel Variations
- How To Make Babybel Cheese Monsters
- Easy Halloween Party Food For Kids
- Serving Suggestions
- Making Them With Kids
- Storage and Make Ahead
- Dannii's Top Tips
- Troubleshooting Guide
- Frequently Asked Questions
- More Halloween Snack Recipes
- Recipe
- Feedback
Why You'll Love Them
- Quick and easy - They take just 10 minutes and there is no cooking involved.
- Fun Halloween party food - Make a whole tray of different monster faces for an easy party snack.
- A healthier option - A simple savoury choice to serve alongside all the Halloween sweets and cakes.
- Great for kids - Children can design their own monsters while an adult does the cutting.
- Perfect for lunchboxes too - They aren't just for parties and make a fun October packed-lunch addition.
Recipe Overview
- Prep time: 10 minutes
- Cooking time: No cooking needed
- Serves: 4
- Difficulty: Very easy
- Best for: Halloween parties, lunchboxes and after-school snacks
- Make ahead: Prepare a few hours ahead and keep refrigerated
- Key tip: Chill the Babybels first and use a small sharp knife for neat monster faces
Ingredients and Substitutions
A full ingredients list, along with US Customary and Metric measurements, can be found in the recipe card at the end of this post.
- Babybel cheese - We used Mini Babybel Light, but Original works just as well. Leave the red wax coating on, as this is what you cut into to create the monster faces.
- Edible eyes - These instantly turn the cheeses into little monsters. You can usually find candy eyes in supermarkets and cake-decorating shops around Halloween.
- Honey - Just a tiny amount helps the edible eyes stick to the wax. You could use a little cream cheese instead.
Halloween Babybel Variations
One of the best things about these Babybel monsters is that every one can look completely different.
Try cutting zig-zag teeth, vampire fangs or huge spooky mouths into the wax. Use pieces of the wax that you have removed to make eyebrows, ears or little horns.
You don't need to stick to two eyes either. Give some monsters one giant eye and others three or four for an easy way to make a whole tray look different.
You could also arrange the finished cheeses with chopped vegetables and fruit to create a spooky monster scene on a serving board.
How To Make Babybel Cheese Monsters
- Unwrap: Remove the outside wrapper to reveal the wax coated cheese. Remove the wax strip that goes round the centre of the cheese.
- Make the face: Using a small sharp knife, make different monster faces in the Babybels.
- Add the honey: Add a little honey to the edible eyes. Use the handle of a teaspoon for ease.
- Stick on the eyes: Stick the eyes onto the wax coating, along with any of the cut-out wax you want to use for eyebrows, horns, wings, etc.
- Make a horde: Repeat for as many cheeses you are making.
Easy Halloween Party Food For Kids
These are one of my favourite options when I need easy Halloween party food because there is nothing to cook and they can be made quickly before guests arrive.
They also add something savoury to a party table, which is always welcome when there are already plenty of biscuits, cakes and sweets around.
For a children's Halloween party, make a big batch and arrange them on a platter rather than serving them individually. Different monster faces make them much more eye-catching and the kids always enjoy choosing which one they want.
You can also add these to our Halloween Platter, which is what we serve every year when we have a Halloween party. It's an easy way to combine sweet and savoury Halloween party food on one big sharing board.
Serving Suggestions
For a full Halloween party spread, serve these Babybel monsters with our Halloween Veggie Tray and Halloween Fruit Tray. Both are colourful, easy to prepare and add some fresh fruit and vegetables alongside the party treats.
Our Halloween Tortilla Chips are another really easy savoury option. Serve them with our Halloween Dip for something guests can share.
If you want something more substantial, add our Jack-O-Lantern Quesadillas. They make a fun Halloween lunch or can be cut into smaller pieces for a party table.
You can then add some Halloween Popcorn or Healthy Pumpkin Oat Muffins if you want something sweeter too.
Making Them With Kids
Kids can definitely help to make these, although an adult should do the cutting with the sharp knife.
I usually let the kids decide what they want their monsters to look like first. They can use a toothpick to lightly mark the face into the wax, then an adult can carefully cut along the lines.
Once that part is done, they can choose how many eyes each monster needs and stick them on.
It's a really simple Halloween activity as well as making the party food at the same time.
Storage and Make Ahead
You can make these a few hours before a Halloween party and keep them in an airtight container in the fridge until you are ready to serve them.
Once the wax has been cut, parts of the cheese may be exposed, so keep them refrigerated rather than leaving them sitting out for long periods.
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Dannii's Top Tips
- If you didn't want to use edible eyes (they are hard candy/sweets), then you could use craft googly eyes instead. These are not edible, so make sure they are completely removed with the wax before the cheese is given to a child.
- Chill the Babybels before cutting them, as the firmer wax is easier to work with.
- Use the tip of a small paring knife for detailed monster faces.
- Use only a tiny dab of honey so the edible eyes don't slide down the wax.
- Make several different expressions - they look much more impressive together on a party platter.
- If transporting them to a party, keep them chilled in an insulated bag until serving.
Troubleshooting Guide
| Problem | Likely cause | Fix |
|---|---|---|
| The wax cracks when cutting | The cheese is very cold or you are pressing too hard | Let it sit for a minute or two, then use the tip of a small sharp knife and make shallow cuts. |
| The edible eyes keep sliding off | Too much honey has been used | Use the tiniest dab of honey and press the eye gently onto the wax. |
| The eyes won't stick | The wax is damp or there isn't enough adhesive | Pat the wax dry and add a tiny dab of honey or cream cheese. |
| The cheese is showing through the face | The cuts have gone too deep | Cut only through the wax coating rather than into the cheese itself. |
| The monster faces look messy | The design is too detailed or the knife is too large | Keep the shapes simple and mark the design lightly with a toothpick before cutting. |
| Wax eyebrows or horns won't stay in place | They haven't adhered to the surface | Secure them with a tiny dab of honey and gently press them into position. |
Frequently Asked Questions
No. You could simply carve eyes into the wax.
If you don't want to use edible eyes, you could use craft googly eyes instead. These are not edible, so make sure they are completely removed with the wax before the cheese is given to a child.
At this time of year, most grocery stores stock them. However, we like to buy them in bulk as we use them in a lot of recipes. Check out these edible eyes from Amazon.
Yes. You can make them a few hours before your Halloween party and store them in an airtight container in the fridge until you are ready to serve them. They look best when made on the same day.
Yes. They make a fun Halloween lunchbox snack. Keep them refrigerated until packing and use an insulated lunch bag with an ice pack if needed.
Yes. Original Babybel works just as well, so use whichever variety you prefer. The nutritional information will vary depending on the cheese used.
More Halloween Snack Recipes
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Recipe
Babybel Halloween Cheese Monsters
Recipe Video
Ingredients
- 4 Babybel cheese - we used the light version
- Edible eyes
- Honey
Instructions
- Unwrap: Remove the outside wrapper to reveal the wax coated cheese. Remove the wax strip that goes round the centre of the cheese.
- Make the face: Using a small sharp knife, make different monster faces in the Babybels.
- Add the honey: Add a little honey to the edible eyes. Use the handle of a teaspoon for ease.
- Stick on the eyes: Stick the eyes onto the wax coating, along with any of the cut-out wax you want to use for eyebrows, horns, wings, etc.
- Make a horde: Repeat for as many cheeses you are making.
Recipe Notes
- If you didn't want to use edible eyes (they are hard candy/sweets), then you could use craft googly eyes instead. These are not edible, so make sure they are completely removed with the wax before the cheese is given to a child.
- Chill the Babybels before cutting them, as the firmer wax is easier to work with.
- Use the tip of a small paring knife for detailed monster faces.
- Use only a tiny dab of honey so the edible eyes don't slide down the wax.
- Make several different expressions - they look much more impressive together on a party platter.
- If transporting them to a party, keep them chilled in an insulated bag until serving.
Nutritional Information
Where nutritional information is provided, it is approximate and calculated using online tools. Values can vary depending on the ingredients and brands used, but we endeavour to be as accurate as possible.
All timings are a guide and may vary depending on the ingredients, equipment and, where relevant, the appliance used. Changing the serving size may also affect the time needed.
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