[MrsMyers666]

Btw, thanks for the suggestion MM. That would work much better for me

The ice cube trays? If so, you're welcome

I'm also wondering about the pineapple juice, I'm not a fan of it, but may use it too stick to this, but was thinking you could probably use other juices. If this turns out great it's always fun to experiment with a recipe.

 

[TheGothicPrincess]

What do you think about me making a batch of them and report back my thoughts, and recipe.

 

[Mistress of the Abyss]

We can do that as well. Whichever is best for everyone!

 

[frenchy]

been a long time i came here but as i read those eyeballs are the first recipe of the year or i missed something ? correct me if i am wrong i would love to try those too

 

[Rikki]

I'd be up for trying the eyeballs. Now, to figure out how to make considerably less than 9 dozen of them! I'm thinking the recipe needs to be quartered for a test batch.

 

[Dark Star]

I am going out to see if I can find some inexpensive round ice cube trays tomorrow, I will keep you posted if I locate some for those of you who don't want to use the melon baller.

 

[firedancer41]

Round ice cube trays seem surprisingly hard to come by. Here are a couple of links for you all though.

Ice Cube Tray, Round Shape

Harold Import 160014 Lekue Ice cube Tray Round

So, far I haven't seen any in stores around here.

The only thing that I am concerned about with using the ice cube trays is whether or not the eyeballs will come out of them unharmed. I am afraid it might be a little difficult to get them out? What do you all think?

 

[MrsMyers666]

Round ice cube trays seem surprisingly hard to come by. Here are a couple of links for you all though.

Ice Cube Tray, Round Shape

Harold Import 160014 Lekue Ice cube Tray Round

So, far I haven't seen any in stores around here.

The only thing that I am concerned about with using the ice cube trays is whether or not the eyeballs will come out of them unharmed. I am afraid it might be a little difficult to get them out? What do you all think?

Spray with non-stick spray first. Or could line with cling wrap, but unless you get it in the ice cube tray I doubt the eyes would be smooth.

 

[firedancer41]

I think the spray would be the way to go. The cling wrap would probably give the eyes a wrinkly (sp?) look. I might try half the batch with the melon baller and the other half in the trays if I get any trays, that is.

Maybe this time around they won't be such a disaster for me. I am looking forward to seeing everyone elses results!

 

[Dark Star]

firedancer - did you paint the iris and pupil on the last time you did these?

 

[firedancer41]

Well, I tried but they looked so terrible from the beginning so I just painted a few and then trashed them. They wouldn't even really hold their shape. I must have done something wrong.

 

[Dark Star]

I am wondering if you added a little extra gelatin like when you make Knox Blocks if they would be a little firmer? In fact now that I am thinking about it why couldn't you just use that recipe? It would give the eyeballs more of a realistic texture.

 

[firedancer41]

Dark Star I was also thinking of maybe trying a different recipe for the eyeballs. What about Alton Brown's Panna Cotta recipe but mold them in the round ice cube trays or using the melon baller? Any thoughts?

 

[MrsMyers666]

Hmmm, I'm scared to try this recipe now.

 

[firedancer41]

Oh, come on now MM, someone needs to try the original recipe. I vote you do it . Seriously though, if done correctly it must work. Otherwise there wouldn't be photos of the finished product.

 

[Dark Star]

Yeah, at least one person was successful....lol

Checked the dollar stores, but no luck with the round trays. I guess I will have to break down and order them or use the melon baller.

 

[MrsMyers666]

Oh, come on now MM, someone needs to try the original recipe. I vote you do it . Seriously though, if done correctly it must work. Otherwise there wouldn't be photos of the finished product.

LOL.....I'll see if I can cut down the recipe, it says it makes 9 dozen! I would like at the most half a dozen LOL

I don't have the ice cube trays or melon baller. I have little skull and pumpkin ice trays though. The skulls could be cool. I could use black food coloring to paint them.

 

[Dark Star]

MM are you going to try the dollar tree trays?

 

[TheGothicPrincess]

I am headed to the grocery store, to pick up the ingrediants to make these tonight. I will post later ... success or failure. I will not be doing the eyeballs, more just to see how this recipe tastes.

 

[MrsMyers666]

MM are you going to try the dollar tree trays?

Yes, they're silicone trays from Dollar Tree.