Spooktacular Ghost Veggie Platter: A Halloween Feast for the Eyes and Taste Buds

Halloween is the one time of year when we embrace the quirky, the spooky, and the deliciously inventive. This Ghost Veggie Platter turns your ordinary veggie tray into a gallery of playful spirits that haunt your snack table. Using simple ingredients, you can craft a centerpiece that sparks joy and giggles among kids and grown-ups alike.

Imagine a platter filled with crisp celery sticks, sweet cherry tomatoes, and crunchy carrots, all transformed into adorable floating ghosts. The secret is how easy it is to add just a touch of creativity and a dash of chaos into your party spread. This recipe brings a fresh twist to Halloween hosting, perfect for little hands and big imaginations.

Ghost Veggie Platter

This Ghost Veggie Platter features fresh, colorful vegetables arranged to resemble playful ghost figures. The vegetables are cut and decorated with simple ingredients like black olives and cream cheese to create charming, edible decorations that add a spooky touch to any Halloween snack table. The final presentation combines crisp textures with fun, ghostly appearances, making it appealing for both kids and adults.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 15 minutes mins

Servings: 8

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Halloween

Calories: 50

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 3-4 stalks celery stalks washed and trimmed
• 12 cherry tomatoes cherry tomatoes preferably ripe and firm
• 3 large carrots peeled and sliced into rounds
• 4 oz cream cheese softened for easy spreading
• 20 black black olives pitted, sliced in half
• Optional additional decorating ingredients such as sliced bell peppers or herbs

Equipment

• Cutting Board
• Chef’s Knife
• Serving platter
• Small Spoon or Piping Bag

Method

 

1. Arrange the celery stalks upright on a large serving platter to form the base of your ghost figures.
2. Slice the cherry tomatoes in half and place each one at the top of a celery stalk to resemble the ghost’s head.
3. Use a small spoon or piping bag to spread a dollop of cream cheese on each cherry tomato half to create a ghostly face or decoration.
4. Cut each black olive in half to make small eyes, and gently press them onto the cream cheese faces on each ghost for eyes and facial features.
5. Arrange slices of carrots around the base or side of the platter to add colorful accents and ground the display, or place alongside the celery ghosts for extra texture and variety.
6. Optional: Decorate around the ghosts with additional vegetables or herbs to add more fun to your spooky display.
7. Serve immediately to keep the vegetables crisp and the faces fresh, or refrigerate briefly if needed before serving.

Notes

Make sure to soften the cream cheese beforehand for easy spreading. You can customize the faces with different vegetable features for variety.

As the night winds down, this ghostly veggie display leaves behind more than just empty plates. It sparks conversations about childhood memories of candy hunts and spooky stories around the table. Plus, it’s a healthy, fun alternative to all the sugary treats that dominate this season.

With just a few minutes of assembly, you set a festive scene that delights and surprises. Whether it’s a peaceful family dinner or a lively party, this veggie platter reminds us that creativity can add a touch of magic to any gathering during this haunting season.