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Caprese Crostini Ghosts

Spooky Caprese Crostini Ghosts for a Fun Halloween Treat

These Spooky Caprese Crostini Ghosts are a festive, quick, and delightful appetizer perfect for Halloween gatherings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 9 minutes
Total Time 19 minutes
Servings: 12 crostini
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crostini
  • 1 whole Fresh whole-milk mozzarella Freeze briefly for easier cutting.
  • 1 loaf Fresh baguette Slice into ½-inch thick pieces.
  • 2 tablespoons Extra-virgin olive oil Drizzle more for serving.
For the Topping
  • 6 tablespoons Pesto Can be substituted with sun-dried tomato pesto.
  • 6 pieces Campari tomatoes Grape tomatoes can work as a substitute.
  • 1 bottle Balsamic glaze A thicker glaze works best for detailing.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Cookie cutter

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and freeze the mozzarella for about 10 minutes.
  2. Slice the baguette diagonally into ½-inch thick pieces and lay them on a baking sheet.
  3. Drizzle olive oil over the baguette slices and gently toss to coat.
  4. Bake slices in the preheated oven for 8-9 minutes until golden.
  5. Slice chilled mozzarella into ¼-inch thick planks and cut out ghost shapes with a cookie cutter.
  6. Spread about 1 teaspoon of pesto onto each cooled crostini.
  7. Top six crostini with a slice of tomato and mozzarella, using balsamic glaze for decoration.
  8. For remaining crostini, layer with tomato and mozzarella scraps, drizzling with balsamic glaze.
  9. Serve immediately on a festive platter.

Nutrition

Serving: 1crostiniCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 5gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Quality ingredients matter—use fresh mozzarella and ripe tomatoes for the best flavor. Assemble the crostini just before serving to maintain crispness.

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