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Halloween Ghost Veggie Platter

This ghost veggie platter features an assortment of crunchy vegetables arranged to resemble spooky ghosts, making use of simple vegetable cutting and decorating techniques. The final presentation showcases white vegetable bodies with cheese or hummus eyes, creating playful, edible Halloween decorations with a crisp texture and vibrant appearance.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Halloween
Calories: 50
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups cucumber slices peeled and cut into thick rounds
  • 2 cups carrot sticks cut into short segments
  • 1 cup radish slices thin slices for heads
  • 1/2 cup cheddar cheese cut into small circles for eyes
  • 1/2 cup hummus or other white spread for the ghosts' bodies
  • to taste salt optional, for hummus
  • to taste black olives for pupils in the eyes

Equipment

  • Knife
  • Cutting board
  • Serving platter
  • Small spoon or piping bag

Method
 

  1. Arrange your platter with cucumber slices, carrot sticks, and radish slices, creating ghostly shapes with their rounded and elongated forms.
  2. Spoon or pipe hummus onto the vegetable bases to form the ghost's bodies, smoothing the tops to resemble floating apparitions with a gentle upward curve.
  3. Cut small circles from cheddar cheese and place them on the hummus for the ghost's eyes, pressing them gently in to secure.
  4. Slice black olives in half and add tiny pieces for the pupils inside the cheese circles, giving the ghosts a spooky stare.
  5. Arrange radish slices on top of the hummus or cheese to create ghostly heads, some with cheese or veggie accents for added variety.
  6. Finish by standing the carrot sticks upright behind the vegetable
  7. Optional: Add additional accents like chopped herbs or parsley to mimic spooky scenery or cobwebs.
  8. Serve immediately to enjoy the crisp textures and playful presentation, making sure each ghost has its spooky eyes and charming personality.

Notes

To vary the ghosts, use different vegetable shapes and sizes. For extra fun, get creative with additional vegetable decorations or decorating tools.