Spooky Sweetness: The Halloween Ghost Veggie Platter

As a food blogger haunted by the challenge of making veggie platters less mundane, I found a fun twist that turns raw vegetables into adorable ghost figures. This Halloween, I wanted a centerpiece that sparks joy and chaos in the kitchen while encouraging everyone to snack healthier. The secret lies in simple cheese, olives, and quick assembly—no fancy tools required.

Creating these ghostly veggies feels like holiday magic. Kids and adults alike can’t resist their wide-eyed charm, especially when a little cream cheese or ranch makes their faces pop. It’s not just eye candy; it’s an interactive, playful way to bring green crunch and cheesy spookiness to any party table.

Vegetable Ghost Platter

This dish features fresh vegetables arranged to resemble spooky ghost figures. Crisp raw vegetables like celery, cucumbers, and carrots are assembled and topped with cheese, olives, and facial features to create playful, edible ghost decorations with a crunchy texture and colorful appearance.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 15 minutes mins

Servings: 8

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Calories: 85

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 2 stalks celery stalks washed and trimmed
• 2 medium cucumbers washed and sliced into rounds
• 2 large carrots peeled and cut into thin sticks
• 1/2 cup cream cheese softened for easy spreading
• 12 black olives whole black olives pitted, sliced for eyes and mouths
• 1 cup shredded cheese optional, for decorative faces

Equipment

• Cutting board
• Chef’s knife
• Serving platter

Method

 

1. Place the celery stalks upright on a large serving platter to form the bodies of the ghosts.
2. Use a spoon to spread a small amount of cream cheese onto the top of each celery stalk, creating a ghostly face area.
3. Cut the black olives into small rounds to serve as eyes, and gently press them into the cream cheese to give each ghost wide, spooky eyes.
4. Use additional slices of olives or shredded cheese to create tiny mouths for each ghost, pressing or arranging as desired.
5. Arrange cucumber rounds around the celery stalks as arms or decorations, positioning them to resemble flowing ghostly wisps.
6. Fill some of the carrot sticks into the base of the celery stalks or around the platter to add vibrant color and enhance the spooky scene.
7. Optional: Decorate the faces with shredded cheese or additional olive slices for more detailed expressions.
8. Ensure all components are securely pressed into the cream cheese so the ghosts hold their shape and look playful.
9. Serve immediately as a fun, spooky vegetable platter perfect for Halloween or themed parties.

Notes

Feel free to customize the faces and decorations to match your party theme. Using different vegetables or colorful cheeses can add extra flair.

Enjoy the mix of nostalgia and modern fun, turning simple veggies into a memorable party centerpiece. It’s a charming reminder that sometimes, the best recipes are the easiest to create and the hardest to forget.