Description
Caprese Crostini Ghosts are a whimsical and delicious addition to your Halloween festivities. These delightful bites combine fresh basil, juicy cherry tomatoes, and creamy mozzarella, all elegantly displayed on crispy crostini. Perfect for potlucks or spooky gatherings, they offer a fun twist on the classic Caprese salad while tantalizing your taste buds. Simple to make yet visually stunning, these ghostly treats are sure to be a hit among guests of all ages!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 crusty baguette (about 12 oz)
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
- 2 tbsp balsamic glaze
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and freshly cracked pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Slice the baguette into half-inch rounds.
- Arrange baguette slices on a baking sheet, brush with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt. Bake for 8-10 minutes until golden brown.
- While baking, cut mozzarella into ghost shapes using a cookie cutter or knife.
- Once toasted, let crostini cool slightly. Top each with a slice of tomato and a mozzarella ghost. Garnish with basil leaves.
- Drizzle balsamic glaze over the assembled crostini and add a sprinkle of cracked pepper before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crostini (30g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg