Spooktacular Ghost Veggie Platter for a Hauntingly Good Time

Creating a Halloween centerpiece that delights both the eyes and the taste buds is easier than you’d think. This Ghost Veggie Platter turns crisp vegetables into adorable, spooky figures that are perfect for any party table. The best part? It’s surprisingly simple to assemble, with just a few ingredients and a sprinkle of creativity.

Imagine a platter where crunchy cucumbers become ghostly faces, and bright bell peppers add cheerful pops of color. It’s a festive way to encourage veggie eating during the spooky season. Plus, it’s a fantastic conversation starter that will have your guests smiling before they even dig in.

Ghost Veggie Platter

This Ghost Veggie Platter features crisp, fresh vegetables arranged into fun, spooky ghost shapes, accented with edible decorations to bring Halloween cheer to the table. The vegetables are sliced, arranged, and decorated to create adorable ghostly figures with a playful and festive appearance. The final presentation is colorful, inviting, and perfect for a Halloween party centerpiece.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 15 minutes mins

Servings: 8

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Halloween

Calories: 20

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 2 cups cucumber slices sliced into rounds
• 1 red bell pepper red bell pepper seeds removed and sliced into strips
• 1 yellow bell pepper yellow bell pepper sliced into thin strips
• 1 carrot carrot cut into small rounds or thin strips
• optional small edible decorations or food-safe markers for eyes and mouth details

Equipment

• Serving platter
• Small knives
• Cutting Board
• Food-safe markers or small edible decorations

Method

 

1. Arrange cucumber slices on the platter to form the body of ghost figures, leaving space between each for decoration.
2. Use small pieces of red or yellow bell pepper to create arms or additional features on the ghosts, positioning them appropriately.
3. Slice a small piece of carrot into tiny rounds or strips to serve as eyes and mouths for each ghost figure.
4. Place the carrot rounds carefully onto the cucumber slices to resemble eyes and mouths, balancing gently to prevent shifting.
5. Optional: Use edible food-safe markers to draw spooky or playful expressions on the vegetables, enhancing the ghostly appearance.
6. Arrange the finished veggie ghosts and decorations attractively on the serving platter, interspersing colorful peppers for visual fun.

Notes

Feel free to add other vegetables like radishes or cherry tomatoes for variety. Using food-safe markers makes facial details easy and fun.

As haunted house parties and pumpkin patches fill your calendar, this platter offers a cheerful, no-fuss snack that fits right in. The fresh crunch and vibrant colors are perfect for chasing away the seasonal gloom. Enjoy creating this treat and watch as it instantly transforms your table into a festive, spooky scene.