Transform a classic appetizer into a spooky Halloween treat with these Caprese Crostini Ghosts! Perfect for parties or a festive snack, these bite-sized delights bring a hauntingly delicious twist to a fresh, flavorful favorite. Simple to make and fun to eat, these ghostly crostini are sure to be a hit!
INGREDIENTS
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, the thicker the better
Ghost-shaped cookie cutter about 2 inches tall; a wooden skewer or chopstick
Directions
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Place the mozzarella in the freezer to firm up for 10 minutes.
Slice the baguette diagonally into 1/2-inch-thick slices and spread evenly on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and toss to coat. Bake until golden and crisp, 8 to 9 minutes. Let cool.
Slice the mozzarella lengthwise into six 1/4-inch-thick planks. Use a ghost cookie cutter about 2 inches tall to cut slices into ghost-shaped pieces. Roughly chop all the remaining mozzarella scraps.
Spread the cooled crostini with about 1 teaspoon pesto each. Top 6 of the crostini with a few tomato slices and mozzarella ghosts. Pour the balsamic glaze into a small bowl and use a chopstick or the flat end of a skewer to dot the ghosts with eyes and mouths. Top the remaining crostini with one slice of tomato and a tablespoon of the chopped mozzarella, drizzle with balsamic glaze.
Transfer the ghost crostini to a small plate, and the rest of the crostini to a large platter (you want your ghosts to be the attention). Serve immediately.
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