Ghost Toasts
Ghost Toasts are a quick and fun Halloween-themed snack that transform classic toast into charming ghost shapes with simple, kid-friendly ingredients. Perfect for festive parties or an easy seasonal treat, these toasts combine crisp bread with creamy bases and playful decorations, making them irresistible for all ages.
- Author: Lina
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Diet: Gluten Free
Main Ingredients
- Bread slices (white, whole wheat or gluten-free) – 4 slices
- Cream cheese or frosting – 1/2 cup
- Banana slices or mini marshmallows – 1/2 cup
- Chocolate chips or raisins – 1/4 cup
- Honey or maple syrup (optional) – 1-2 tablespoons
Optional Variations & Toppings
- Dairy-free cream cheese (for vegan version) – 1/2 cup
- Maple syrup (to replace honey for vegan)
- Crushed nuts or sunflower seeds – 2 tablespoons
- Apple or pear slices (alternative to banana) – 1/2 cup
- Cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice – 1 teaspoon
- Prepare the Bread: Slice the bread into desired sizes. Use a ghost-shaped cookie cutter or carefully cut rounded ghost figures with a knife. Lightly toast the bread so it holds its shape yet remains soft for spreading.
- Spread the Creamy Base: Generously spread cream cheese or chosen frosting evenly over each toast slice to create a smooth white ghostly base. This adds creaminess and helps decorations stick.
- Create the Face: Place chocolate chips, raisins, or small fruit pieces on the cream layer to form eyes and mouth, crafting friendly, spooky, or silly ghost expressions as preferred.
- Add Final Touches: Top the ghosts with banana slices or mini marshmallows for dimension and texture. Optionally drizzle honey or maple syrup over the toasts for a hint of sweetness.
Notes
- Choose firm bread to prevent sogginess when spreading cream cheese.
- Chill cream cheese slightly for easier and smoother spreading.
- Use mini chocolate chips for perfectly sized eyes and mouths.
- Prepare all decorations ahead of time to streamline assembly and keep toasts fresh.
- Mix spooky and silly ghost faces for variety and fun visual appeal.
- Store leftover Ghost Toasts in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one day.
- Freeze plain toasted bread slices only; assemble the ghosts fresh when ready.
- Reheat toast lightly before adding fresh cream cheese and toppings to avoid sogginess.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1.5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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