Halloween Bruschetta Appetizer
A spooky and delicious Halloween appetizer featuring black pesto, roasted cherry tomatoes, and mozzarella skulls on toasted baguette slices.
Ingredients
Demi Baguette
- 6 ounces mozzarella pearls (fresh)
- 1 piece baguette (demi)
- 0.5 cup basil pesto
- 0.125 teaspoon gel food coloring (black)
- 12 ounces cherry tomatoes
- to taste olive oil (for drizzling)
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
- to taste red pepper flakes
- a few leaves fresh basil (for garnish)
- to taste balsamic vinegar glaze (for drizzling)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake mozzarella in skull molds for 6-7 minutes, then cool.
- Roast cherry tomatoes at 475°F (245°C) for 10-15 minutes until soft and browned.
- Slice baguette into ½-inch pieces and toast at 475°F (245°C) for 8-10 minutes until lightly golden.
- Mix pesto with black gel food coloring. Spread on toasted bread, then bake for another 8-10 minutes until edges are golden.
- Top each toast with roasted cherry tomatoes and mozzarella skulls. Drizzle with balsamic glaze and garnish with basil.
Notes
Use a silicone mold for easy removal of mozzarella skulls and adjust pesto coloring for a darker effect.