Description
Elevate your spooky celebrations with this Halloween Bruschetta Appetizer, a delightful twist on the classic Italian dish. Featuring creamy mozzarella skulls, rich black pesto, and sweet roasted cherry tomatoes, this eye-catching appetizer is as delicious as it is fun. Perfect for Halloween parties or festive gatherings, each bite offers a burst of flavor that will captivate your guests. With easy preparation and a playful presentation, this bruschetta is sure to be a showstopper on your holiday table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 ounces fresh mozzarella pearls
- 1 demi baguette
- ½ cup basil pesto
- Black gel food coloring
- 12 ounces cherry tomatoes
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper
- Fresh basil for garnish
- Balsamic glaze for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Place mozzarella pearls in a silicone skull mold on a baking sheet; bake for 6-7 minutes until melted.
- Increase oven temperature to 475°F. Halve cherry tomatoes, drizzle with olive oil, and season. Roast for 10-15 minutes.
- Slice baguette into ½-inch pieces; toast in the oven for 8-10 minutes.
- Mix basil pesto with black gel food coloring until desired shade is achieved.
- Spread black pesto on toasted bread, top with roasted tomatoes and mozzarella skulls, then return to the oven for an additional 8-10 minutes or until edges are golden.
- Serve garnished with fresh basil and balsamic glaze.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bruschetta (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg