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Spooky Halloween Finger Foods and Appetizers


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  • Author: Clare Schmidt
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 12 1x

Description

Spooky Halloween Finger Foods and Appetizers are the perfect way to elevate your Halloween gatherings. These fun, bite-sized treats combine a creamy filling with flaky pastry shells, decorated to look delightfully eerie. Whether you’re hosting a costume party or enjoying a cozy movie night, these appetizers will charm your guests while satisfying their taste buds. Easy to prepare and visually captivating, they make entertaining effortless and enjoyable.


Ingredients

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  • 12 mini puff pastry shells
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup salsa
  • 10 black olives, sliced
  • Assorted vegetables (carrots, bell peppers, cucumbers) for decoration

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Place puff pastry shells on the baking sheet; poke holes in them for a ghostly effect.
  3. In a bowl, mix cream cheese and salsa until smooth.
  4. Generously fill each pastry shell with the mixture.
  5. Decorate with black olive slices for spooky eyes.
  6. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Serve hot.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 pastry shell
  • Calories: 90
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 6g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 7g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 15mg