Description
Get ready to impress your guests with this Halloween Bruschetta Appetizer, a deliciously spooky twist on the classic Italian dish. This festive recipe features rich black pesto, sweet roasted cherry tomatoes, and cheesy skulls made from mozzarella, creating a striking visual appeal that’s perfect for Halloween gatherings. Easy to prepare and bursting with flavor, this appetizer is sure to be the highlight of your spooky celebrations. Whether you’re hosting a casual get-together or a more elegant soirée, these delightful bites will have everyone talking!
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 the oven to 350°F.
- Fill a silicone skull mold with mozzarella pearls and bake for 6-7 minutes until melted. Press down to shape and let cool.
- Increase oven temperature to 475°F. Halve cherry tomatoes, place cut-side down on parchment-lined sheet, drizzle with olive oil, season, and roast for 10-15 minutes.
- Slice the baguette into ½-inch pieces and toast in the oven for about 8-10 minutes until lightly browned.
- Mix basil pesto with black gel food coloring until desired color is achieved.
- Spread black pesto on toasted bread, return to oven for another 8-10 minutes until golden.
- Top each toast with roasted tomatoes and mozzarella skulls, drizzle with balsamic glaze, and garnish with fresh basil.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bruschetta (approx. 40g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Use fresh ingredients for optimal flavor. Don’t overcook the tomatoes to maintain their shape. Customize toppings by adding olives or peppers as desired.