Description
Elevate your Halloween celebration with this whimsical Halloween Bruschetta Appetizer, featuring spooky mozzarella skulls and a rich black pesto spread. This delightful dish combines the sweetness of roasted cherry tomatoes with the vibrant flavors of basil pesto, creating a festive treat that will impress guests of all ages. Easy to prepare and visually striking, this appetizer is perfect for parties or gatherings, making it a fun addition to your Halloween festivities. Serve it on a dark platter and watch your guests delight in both its appearance and taste!
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 ounces fresh mozzarella pearls
- 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 for garnish
- Balsamic vinegar glaze
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Fill a silicone skull mold with mozzarella pearls and bake for 6-7 minutes until melted.
- Remove from the oven, press into shape with an oiled spoon, and cool completely in molds.
- Increase oven temperature to 475°F.
- Halve cherry tomatoes, place cut-side down on parchment-lined baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes, then roast for 10-15 minutes.
- Slice the baguette into ½-inch pieces and toast in the oven for 8-10 minutes until lightly browned.
- Mix basil pesto with black gel food coloring until desired hue is achieved.
- Spread black pesto on toasted bread slices and return them to the oven for another 8-10 minutes until edges are golden brown.
- Assemble bruschetta by topping each slice with roasted tomatoes and mozzarella skulls.
- Serve on a platter drizzled with balsamic glaze and sprinkle fresh basil.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 bruschetta pieces (approximately 70g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: For extra flavor variations, consider adding olives or bell peppers as toppings. Ensure that you allow the mozzarella to cool completely in the molds for perfect shapes.