Halloween Caprese with Mozzarella Skulls (Printer-Friendly)
A festive Caprese dish with ripe tomatoes, fresh basil, and mozzarella shaped into spooky skulls.
# List of Ingredients:
→ Vegetables
01 -
4 medium ripe tomatoes, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
→ Herbs
02 -
12 fresh basil leaves
→ Dairy
03 -
8 ounces fresh mozzarella, shaped into mini skulls using a silicone mold
→ Condiments
04 -
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
05 -
1 tablespoon balsamic glaze
06 -
Pinch of sea salt
07 -
Pinch of black pepper
# Preparation Steps:
01 -
Press fresh mozzarella into a clean skull-shaped silicone mold and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to set. Gently unmold afterward.
02 -
Slice tomatoes into 1/4-inch rounds and spread evenly on a serving platter.
03 -
Layer fresh basil leaves over the tomato slices.
04 -
Top each tomato and basil stack with one mozzarella skull.
05 -
Drizzle extra virgin olive oil and balsamic glaze over the assembled stacks.
06 -
Sprinkle lightly with sea salt and black pepper, then serve immediately as a festive appetizer or side dish.
# Additional Suggestions:
01 -
For best results, chill mozzarella skulls thoroughly before unmolding to maintain their shape.