Description
Elevate your Halloween gathering with this delightful Halloween Bruschetta Appetizer. Combining the classic Italian bruschetta with a spooky twist, this dish features creamy mozzarella skulls, sweet roasted cherry tomatoes, and vibrant black pesto spread over crispy baguette slices. Each bite is bursting with rich flavors while providing an eye-catching presentation that will leave your guests enchanted. Perfect for Halloween parties or casual get-togethers, this appetizer is both fun and easy to prepare, making it a crowd-pleaser for all ages.
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
- balsamic vinegar glaze
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake mozzarella in a silicone skull mold for 6-7 minutes until melted.
- Press mozzarella into molds, absorb excess moisture, and cool completely.
- Increase oven temperature to 475°F (245°C). Halve cherry tomatoes, season with olive oil, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes; roast for 10-15 minutes.
- Slice baguette and toast in the oven for 8-10 minutes until golden.
- Mix basil pesto with black food coloring until desired shade is achieved.
- Assemble bruschetta by spreading black pesto on toasted bread, topping with roasted tomatoes and mozzarella skulls; return to oven for another 8-10 minutes.
- Garnish with balsamic glaze and fresh basil before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bruschetta (approximately 45g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg