A spooky twist on the classic Caprese: mozzarella balls become eerie eyeballs with olive “pupils,” paired with cherry tomatoes and basil on skewers. They’re fresh, fun, and perfect for Halloween party platters.
Slice black olives into thin rings.
Place one olive ring on top of each mozzarella ball to form the “pupil.”
If needed, use a dab of cream cheese or a toothpick to secure.
Thread one cherry tomato onto a skewer.
Add a basil leaf (folded if large).
Finish with a mozzarella “eyeball.”
Repeat until you have 12 skewers.
Arrange skewers on a platter.
Drizzle lightly with olive oil and balsamic glaze.
Sprinkle with a pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper.
Serve as part of a Halloween appetizer platter with Creepy Crawly Stuffed Mushrooms and Pumpkin Deviled Eggs.
Present skewers upright in a halved pumpkin or skull for spooky effect.
Pair with sparkling water, wine, or Halloween cocktails.
Bloodshot eyes: Use thin strips of roasted red pepper or sriracha lines across the mozzarella to look like veins.
Iris variation: Use green olives with pimentos for colorful eyeballs.
Kid-friendly: Skip balsamic glaze and serve with ranch dip.
Make-ahead: Assemble skewers up to 2 hours before serving; cover and refrigerate. Add glaze right before serving.
4 servings