Halloween Bruschetta Appetizer
This spooky Halloween Bruschetta Appetizer features rich black pesto and cheesy skulls. Perfect for your party—try it today!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 pieces 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
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 for garnish
- balsamic vinegar glaze
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Place mozzarella pearls in a silicone skull mold and bake for 6-7 minutes until melted.
- Press mozzarella firmly into molds and cool completely.
- Increase oven temperature to 475°F (245°C) and roast halved cherry tomatoes drizzled with olive oil, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes for 10-15 minutes.
- Slice the baguette and toast in the oven for about 8-10 minutes until lightly golden.
- In a mixing bowl, combine basil pesto with black food coloring until desired shade is achieved.
- Spread black pesto over toasted baguette slices and return to the oven for another 8-10 minutes.
- Top bruschetta with roasted tomatoes and mozzarella skulls before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Find it online: https://tastyfeastguide.com/halloween-bruschetta-appetizer/