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Caprese Crostini Ghosts with mozzarella ghosts, pesto, and tomatoes on a Halloween appetizer platter

Caprese Crostini Ghosts – Spooky & Easy Halloween Fun


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  • Author: kai
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 12 crostini
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A spooky twist on classic Caprese, these crostini feature ghost-shaped mozzarella, juicy tomatoes, and a bright pesto base—perfect for Halloween parties.


Ingredients

Scale

16 ounces fresh whole-milk mozzarella

1 fresh baguette

Extra-virgin olive oil (plus more for drizzling)

1/2 cup pesto

12 ounces Campari tomatoes, thinly sliced into rounds

1 teaspoon balsamic glaze (plus more for drizzling; thicker is better)


Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Freeze mozzarella for 10 minutes to firm it up.

2. Slice baguette diagonally into 1/2-inch-thick slices.

3. Place slices on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and toss to coat.

4. Bake for 8–9 minutes until golden and crisp. Let cool.

5. Slice mozzarella into six 1/4-inch-thick planks.

6. Use ghost-shaped cookie cutter to cut out ghost shapes. Chop leftover mozzarella scraps.

7. Spread about 1 teaspoon pesto onto each crostini.

8. Top 6 crostini with a tomato slice and ghost-shaped mozzarella.

9. Use a skewer or chopstick dipped in balsamic glaze to make ghost faces.

10. Top remaining crostini with tomato slice + chopped mozzarella, then drizzle with balsamic glaze.

11. Arrange ghost crostini on a smaller plate and the rest on a larger platter. Serve immediately.

Notes

Freezing mozzarella briefly helps with clean ghost-shaped cuts.

Best served fresh to keep the crostini crisp.

Great centerpiece for Halloween appetizer platters.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 9 minutes
  • Category: Halloween Recipes
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian-American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 crostini
  • Calories: 110
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 140mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 7g
  • Fiber: 0.5g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 15mg