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Caprese Crostini

Delicious Caprese Crostini: A Ghostly Halloween Treat

Enjoy these charming Caprese Crostini, a perfect Halloween appetizer bursting with flavor and fun.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 10 crostini
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crostini Base
  • 8 oz Fresh whole-milk mozzarella Chilled for easier slicing
  • 1 loaf Fresh baguette Can substitute with gluten-free bread
  • 2 tablespoon Extra-virgin olive oil For coating the bread
For the Toppings
  • ½ cup Pesto For spreading on baguette slices
  • 6 medium Campari tomatoes For topping the crostini
  • 2 tablespoon Balsamic glaze For decorating and drizzling

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • cookie cutter
  • Skewer or chopstick

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Caprese Crostini
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and freeze the mozzarella for 10 minutes.
  2. Slice the baguette diagonally into pieces about ½ inch thick.
  3. Drizzle olive oil over the baguette slices and toss to coat.
  4. Bake the slices for 8 to 9 minutes until golden.
  5. Shape the mozzarella into ghosts using a cookie cutter.
  6. Spread pesto over each baguette slice.
  7. Top with a slice of tomato and the mozzarella ghost.
  8. Decorate the mozzarella with balsamic glaze to create ghost faces.
  9. For remaining crostini, sprinkle with mozzarella scraps and drizzle with glaze.
  10. Arrange the crostini on a plate and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1crostiniCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 5gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use the freshest ingredients for the best flavor and serve immediately for optimal texture.

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