Description
A festive and fun Halloween Caprese Salad featuring skull-shaped mozzarella, spooky crostini, and eerie garnishes. This appetizer combines classic Italian flavors with a Halloween twist, perfect for parties.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 baguette, sliced into ½-inch rounds
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 8 oz (225 g) fresh mozzarella (ciliegine or moldable form)
- 3–4 Roma tomatoes, thinly sliced
- ½ cup fresh basil leaves
- 1–2 tbsp balsamic glaze
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional: black olive slices (for eyes)
- Optional: edible ink pen (for skull faces)
- Optional: tiny sprigs of rosemary (for “hair”)
- Optional: mini mozzarella balls (for eyeballs)
Instructions
- Toast the crostini: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Brush baguette slices with olive oil and toast for 8–10 minutes until golden. Let cool.
- Shape the mozzarella: Press mozzarella into skull silicone mold or decorate mini balls with olive slices and edible ink for creepy effects. Chill 15–20 minutes.
- Assemble the crostini: Top each toasted bread slice with basil, tomato, and mozzarella.
- Decorate: Use food markers for spooky faces, drizzle with balsamic glaze, and add rosemary for ghoulish flair.
- Serve: Arrange on a Halloween-themed platter and serve immediately for freshest taste.
Notes
- Make it vegan: Use plant-based mozzarella or tofu slices.
- Use fresh mozzarella: Ciliegine or moldable logs work best for shaping.
- Don’t overdo the glaze: A light drizzle prevents soggy crostini.
- Make-ahead tips: Toast crostini and mold cheese a day ahead; assemble just before serving.
- Serving tip: Garnish with rosemary or serve in cauldron bowls for added Halloween flair.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Assembled
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1–2 crostini
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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