Halloween Bruschetta Appetizer
Elevate your Halloween celebrations with this fun and spooky Halloween Bruschetta Appetizer. Featuring creamy mozzarella skulls, sweet roasted cherry tomatoes, and a striking black pesto spread, this dish is sure to be a hit among guests of all ages. Not only is it visually appealing, but it’s also packed with fresh flavors and healthy ingredients, making it a guilt-free treat for your festive gatherings. Perfect for parties, movie nights, or family get-togethers, this crowd-pleaser will have everyone talking about it long after the evening ends.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 20 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 ounces mozzarella pearls (fresh)
- 1 demi baguette
- ½ cup basil pesto
- gel food coloring (black)
- 12 ounces cherry tomatoes
- olive oil
- salt
- black pepper
- red pepper flakes
- fresh basil
- balsamic vinegar glaze
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- Place mozzarella pearls in a silicone skull mold on a baking sheet; bake for 6-7 minutes until melted. Cool completely in molds.
- Increase oven temperature to 475°F. Halve cherry tomatoes and place cut side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes; roast for 10-15 minutes until soft.
- Slice the baguette into ½-inch pieces and toast in the oven for 8-10 minutes until lightly golden.
- In a mixing bowl, combine basil pesto with black food coloring to achieve desired hue.
- Spread black pesto on toasted baguette slices; return to the oven for an additional 8-10 minutes.
- Top each slice with roasted tomatoes and mozzarella skulls; drizzle with balsamic glaze and garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bruschetta (approximately 45g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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