Halloween is a time for all things spooky, scary and unsettling. It’s also a time for treats and sweets. One such Halloween treat that’s sure to make everyone shiver with delight is the Halloween Chocolate Caprese.
Caprese is an Italian salad that’s made with fresh tomatoes, mozzarella cheese and fresh basil. It’s a light and refreshing appetizer that’s perfect for summer. But for Halloween, we’re going to add some to make it a little spooky.
To prepare this delicious treat, you’ll need the following ingredients:
– 6 to 8 cherry tomatoes
– Fresh mozzarella cheese
– Fresh basil leaves
– 1/2 cup of chocolate chips
– Salt and pepper
– Olive oil
Start by washing and halving the cherry tomatoes. Now we need to cut the mozzarella cheese into similar sized pieces so that it can sit nicely on top of the tomatoes. Take a few basil leaves and finely chop them.
Next, let’s prepare the chocolate. You can use any type of chocolate chips you like. Just remember to use dark chocolate if you want it to be a little more spooky.
In a double boiler, melt the chocolate chips until they’re smooth and creamy. If you don’t have a double boiler, you can use a microwave by heating the chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl for 30 seconds or until they melt.
Now that your chocolate is melted, take the tomato halves and place each one on a toothpick. Do the same with the pieces of mozzarella cheese. Take the toothpick with the tomato and place the mozzarella cheese on top. Sprinkle some salt and pepper for taste and a little drizzle of olive oil.
Now comes the fun part. Take your melted chocolate and using a toothpick, make little spiders on wax paper. You can also use a piping bag if you have one. Let the spiders cool for a bit and then place them on top of the mozzarella cheese.
Finally, sprinkle the chopped basil on top of the Halloween Chocolate Caprese and serve it as a fun and spooky appetizer.
You can also get creative and make other spooky designs on the wax paper with the melted chocolate. You can make ghost shapes, skulls, or bats to make your Halloween Chocolate Caprese even spookier.
In conclusion, the Halloween Chocolate Caprese is a perfect treat for your Halloween party or even just as an appetizer for your dinner. With the combination of the fresh tomatoes, mozzarella cheese and melted chocolate, you can’t go wrong with this delicious and spooky treat. So go ahead and make the Halloween Chocolate Caprese for your family and friends this Halloween and watch them shiver with delight. Happy Halloween!