Deliciously Fun Caprese Crostini Ghosts for Your Party
Delight in these whimsical Caprese Crostini Ghosts, perfect for your party within just 20 minutes!
Equipment
- Oven
- baking sheet
- sharp bread knife
- Cookie Cutter
- skewer or chopstick
Ingredients
For the Crostini
- 1 loaf Fresh baguette Opt for a crispy baguette for crunch.
- 8 oz Fresh whole-milk mozzarella This creamy cheese is the star.
- 2 tablespoon Extra-virgin olive oil Essential for drizzling.
For the Toppings
- ½ cup Pesto Fresh layer for Italian flair.
- 6 pcs Campari tomatoes Flavorful and sweet.
- 1 tablespoon Balsamic glaze Thicker glaze for drawing faces.
Instructions
Step-By-Step Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and freeze the mozzarella for 10 minutes.
- Slice the baguette diagonally into ½-inch-thick pieces.
- Arrange baguette slices on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil.
- Bake for 8–9 minutes until golden brown and crisp.
- Slice the mozzarella into six ¼-inch-thick planks.
- Cut out ghost shapes from the mozzarella using a cookie cutter.
- Spread pesto on each cooled crostini slice.
- Top six crostini with a tomato slice and mozzarella ghost.
- Draw ghost faces using balsamic glaze and a skewer.
- Top remaining crostini with tomato and mozzarella scraps, drizzling with glaze.
- Arrange on plates and serve immediately.
Notes
Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor and presentation. Serve immediately for optimal taste.
Nutrition
Serving: 1crostiniCalories: 110kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 5gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 0.5mg
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