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Caprese Crostini Ghosts

Caprese Crostini Ghosts: Spooky Snacks with a Fresh Twist

These Caprese Crostini Ghosts bring a tasty and spooky flair to any gathering.
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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 loaf Baguette Alternatively, use ciabatta.
  • 2 tablespoons Extra-Virgin Olive Oil Enhances flavor.
For the Topping
  • 8 oz Fresh Whole-Milk Mozzarella For ghost shapes.
  • 1/4 cup Pesto Consider sun-dried tomato pesto for variation.
  • 6 pieces Campari Tomatoes Can substitute with grape tomatoes.
For the Finish
  • 2 tablespoons Balsamic Glaze Thicker glaze for better application.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • Cookie cutter
  • Spoon
  • Skewer or toothpick

Method
 

Directions
  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Place mozzarella in freezer for 10 minutes.
  2. Slice the baguette diagonally into 1/2-inch-thick pieces and arrange on a baking sheet.
  3. Drizzle the baguette slices with olive oil and bake for 8-9 minutes until golden and crisp.
  4. Slice mozzarella into planks and use a ghost-shaped cutter to create ghost shapes.
  5. Spread 1 teaspoon of pesto on each crostini.
  6. Top half of crostini with a Campari tomato slice and a mozzarella ghost, drizzle with balsamic glaze for faces.
  7. For the remaining crostini, layer with tomato slices and chopped mozzarella, drizzle with balsamic glaze.
  8. Arrange assembled crostini on a platter and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1crostiniCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 5gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve the crostini immediately to maintain crispiness and freshness.

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