Description
Elevate your Halloween festivities with this delightful Halloween Bruschetta Appetizer, featuring spooky mozzarella skulls, rich black pesto, and savory roasted tomatoes. This eye-catching dish not only brings a festive flair to your table but also offers an explosion of flavors that are sure to impress your guests. Perfect as a finger food option at parties, this appetizer is easy to prepare and can be customized to suit your taste. Get ready to create a memorable treat that combines both fun and flavor for your next gathering!
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 for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Prepare mozzarella skulls by filling a silicone mold with mozzarella pearls and baking for 6-7 minutes. Press into molds and cool.
- Increase oven temperature to 475°F. Cut cherry tomatoes in half, place cut side down on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, season, and roast for 10-15 minutes.
- Slice the baguette into ½-inch pieces and toast on another baking sheet for about 8-10 minutes until golden.
- Mix basil pesto with black gel food coloring to reach desired color.
- Assemble bruschetta by spreading black pesto on toasted bread, adding roasted tomatoes and mozzarella skulls on top, then bake again for 8-10 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bruschetta (35g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Customize toppings with olives or roasted vegetables for additional flavor. Serve warm for the best taste experience.