Description
Halloween Mozzarella Skulls: Spooky Charcuterie Delight Crispy are the perfect appetizer for your Halloween gathering. These creepy, delicious treats feature creamy mozzarella encased in flaky puff pastry, creating an irresistible combination of textures and flavors. With their skull shape and savory filling, they are sure to capture the attention of your guests while tantalizing their taste buds. Serve them warm with dips or as part of a themed charcuterie board for a festive touch that adds fun to any celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella balls
- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)
- 1 egg (beaten)
- 1 tbsp water
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out the puff pastry on a floured surface and cut into squares large enough to wrap each mozzarella ball.
- Place a mozzarella ball in the center of each pastry square. Fold and pinch corners to form skull shapes.
- Mix beaten egg with water and brush over each skull for a golden finish.
- Sprinkle herbs and spices over each assembled skull.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, until golden brown. Serve warm.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Halloween
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 Mozzarella Skulls (80g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 35mg