Halloween Bruschetta Appetizer
This Halloween Bruschetta Appetizer brings a delightful twist to your festive gatherings, combining rich black pesto, sweet roasted cherry tomatoes, and playful mozzarella skulls. Visually stunning and packed with flavor, this dish is sure to impress your guests while being incredibly easy to prepare. Perfect for Halloween parties, family gatherings, or any occasion that calls for a fun savory treat, it’s a guaranteed hit for both kids and adults alike.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 8 appetizers 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 ounces fresh mozzarella pearls
- 12 ounces cherry tomatoes
- 1 demi baguette
- ½ cup basil pesto
- Gel food coloring (black)
- Olive oil
- Balsamic vinegar glaze
- Fresh basil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Place mozzarella pearls in a silicone skull mold on a baking sheet and bake for 6-7 minutes until melted. Press down lightly and let cool.
- Increase oven temperature to 475°F (245°C). Halve cherry tomatoes, place cut side down on parchment-lined baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and roast for 10-15 minutes.
- Slice baguette into ½-inch pieces and toast on another baking sheet for 8-10 minutes until golden.
- Mix basil pesto with black gel food coloring until desired shade is achieved.
- Spread black pesto over toasted baguette slices and return to the oven for 8-10 minutes.
- Assemble by topping each bruschetta with roasted cherry tomatoes and mozzarella skulls.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 bruschetta pieces (60g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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