Caprese Toast (Halloween Appetizer for Adults)

caprese toasts on black plate for Halloween appetizer.

Caprese Toast (Halloween Appetizer for Adults)

This Caprese Toast is a spooky Halloween appetizer for adults! Made using skull-shaped mozzarella cheese, they are easy to make and sure to impress anyone!

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Keyword Halloween toast, halloween toasts

Prep Time 12

Cook Time 6

Total Time 18

Servings toasts

Calories 118kcal

Author Maria Doss

Equipment

Skull mold

Ingredients

4 ounces fresh mozzarella
13 slices French baguette (¼-inch thick slices)
olive oil as needed
1 ½ pounds cherry tomatoes as needed
fresh basil leaves
salt and pepper
balsamic vinegar as needed

Instructions

Make mozzarella skulls

Prep. Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Place the skull silicone mold on a rimmed baking sheet.
Cut cheese. Cut the fresh mozzarella into roughly ½ x ¾ inch cubes. There's no need to be overly precise; just make sure the pieces are slightly larger than the indent. Place the cheese into each skull indent, pressing it down slightly.
Bake and finish. Bake for 6 to 7 minutes, just until the cheese softens. Remove from the oven and, using a small spoon (I found a ½-teaspoon measuring spoon worked perfectly), gently press the softened cheese into each mold, filling in the details and creating well-formed skulls.
Use a folded paper towel to gently blot away any excess liquid. Transfer the molds to the refrigerator and chill for at least 30 minutes, or until the cheese is firm.

Finish toasts

Bake. Preheat oven to 400°F. Place the bread slices on a baking sheet and brush the top side with olive oil. Bake for 4 to 6 minutes, until golden and crisp.
Assemble. Slice the tomatoes and layer them over the toasted bread. Season with salt and pepper, then drizzle lightly with balsamic vinegar. Top with a few cheese skulls and fresh basil leaves.
For a spooky touch, drizzle a little balsamic over parts of the skulls—just enough to create the effect without covering up their details. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

Molds - Silicone skull molds can be found easily online.

Bread - Use a baguette for appetizer-size bites and use Italian, ciabatta, or French bread if serving for lunch.

Make ahead - To prepare the cheese skulls in advance, carefully unmold them once they have firmed up. Wrap the skulls in a paper towel and place them in a resealable zipper bag. Seal the bag tightly and refrigerate for up to 3 to 4 days.

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