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Spooky Ghost Veggie Platter

This Halloween-themed veggie platter features fresh carrots and cucumbers shaped into tiny ghost figures, decorated with edible eyes and optional mouth details. The vegetables are assembled and decorated with creamy dips and small embellishments, creating an appealing and playful presentation that combines crunchiness with visual charm.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 large carrots whole, for shaping
  • 2 large cucumbers preferably seedless or peeled
  • 1 cup creamy dip ranch or Greek yogurt-based
  • small handful edible black gel or black olive slices for eyes
  • optional sweet mini peppers or red pepper slices for mouths, if desired

Equipment

  • Serving platter
  • Small piping bag or plastic sandwich bag

Method
 

  1. Peel the carrots and cucumbers for a smooth surface. Slice the cucumbers into rounds or cut lengthwise into strips for arms if desired.
  2. Use a small paring knife to carve each carrot into a ghost shape by rounding the top and tapering the bottom into a rounded point. Leave a flat side to help them stand upright if needed.
  3. Arrange the carved carrot ghosts upright on a serving platter, spacing them out evenly. Place cucumber rounds or strips near each ghost to resemble arms or accessories.
  4. Fill a small piping bag or a sealed plastic sandwich bag with the creamy dip. Snip off a tiny tip for a fine detail tip.
  5. Dot small edible gel or place small slices of black olive onto each ghost’s face to create spooky eyes, pressing gently so they adhere.
  6. If desired, pipe tiny mouths using the dip or place small red pepper slices for a fun, ghoulish smile.
  7. Decorate the platter with additional cucumber and carrot pieces, or extra dip surrounds to resemble mist or fog for extra Halloween flair.
  8. Chill the assembled platter briefly in the refrigerator to keep everything crisp and fresh until serving.
  9. Serve the spooky ghost veggie platter immediately, allowing guests to pick up the crunchy carrots and cucumbers with their hands or toothpicks for a fun, healthy snack.

Notes

For best results, carve the carrot ghosts just before serving to prevent them from drying out. You can also use small cookie cutters on the cucumber slices for uniform shapes. Keep the platter chilled until ready to display.