Description
Get ready to impress your guests with this Halloween Bruschetta Appetizer, a fun and festive twist on the classic Italian dish. Featuring rich black pesto, sweet roasted cherry tomatoes, and whimsical mozzarella skulls, this appetizer is both visually captivating and bursting with flavor. It’s perfect for Halloween gatherings or any fall-inspired celebration, requiring minimal effort while offering maximum impact. Serve these delightful bruschetta bites on a themed platter for an eye-catching presentation that will get everyone into the spooky spirit!
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 ounces mozzarella pearls (fresh)
- 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 for garnish
- Balsamic vinegar glaze
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Place mozzarella pearls in a silicone skull mold and bake for 6–7 minutes until melted.
- Press down on the mozzarella with an oiled spoon and let cool completely.
- Raise oven temperature to 475°F, halve cherry tomatoes, drench in olive oil, season, and roast for 10–15 minutes.
- Slice baguette into ½-inch pieces and toast in the oven for about 8–10 minutes until golden.
- Mix basil pesto with black food coloring to achieve desired hue.
- Spread black pesto on toasted bread slices and return them to the oven for another 8–10 minutes until edges are golden.
- Top each slice with roasted tomatoes and mozzarella skulls.
- Serve on a platter drizzled with balsamic glaze and fresh basil.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 slices (about 70g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 20mg