Spook-tacular Ghost Veggie Platter for Halloween

Every October, I start craving more than just candy and pumpkin spice. I want to wow guests with something unexpected — a veggie platter that looks like it belongs in a haunted house. These playful ghosts are a perfect way to bring a dash of eerie fun to your party table.

What makes this platter special isn’t just its spooky charm but how quick and easy it is to assemble. It uses simple vegetables, a few pantry staples, and a little creative flair. The result is a conversation-starting centerpiece that’s as healthy as it is adorable.

Spooky Ghost Veggie Platter

This veggie platter features fresh vegetables arranged to resemble hanging ghosts, with the use of creamy dips and simple carving techniques. The final presentation showcases playful, white ghost figures with black details for eyes and mouths, creating an eerie yet healthy centerpiece. The dish combines crunchy raw vegetables with playful decorative elements for an eye-catching display.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 15 minutes mins

Servings: 8

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Halloween

Calories: 50

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 2 cups Cauliflower florets white vegetable base for
• 1 large Celery stalks for ghost bodies and hanging elements
• 1 large Cucumbers for carving and shapes
• 1/2 cup Hummus or ranch dip for the ghost’s head and facial features

Equipment

• Carving knife
• Serving platter
• Small piping bags or plastic sandwich bags
• Black and edible white markers or food coloring pens

Method

 

1. Arrange the cauliflower florets on your serving platter to form the ghost bodies, spacing them evenly for a balanced display.
2. Cut the celery stalks into small, irregular lengths to resemble ghost arms or hanging ties, and tuck some behind the cauliflower for a spooky effect.
3. Slice cucumbers into thin rounds or elongated shapes to serve as ghosts’ heads or facial features, and carve small details for eyes and mouths.
4. Use a small spoon to place a dollop of hummus or ranch dip onto each cauliflower to create the ghost’s head, giving a smooth, white surface.
5. Apply black edible marker or food coloring with a fine tip to add eyes and mouths onto the cucumber slices or cauliflower heads, giving each ghost personality.
6. Decorate the tips of some cauliflower florets or cucumber slices with tiny dollops of white decorating marker to create facial details, like smiles or surprised expressions.
7. Stand the cauliflower ‘ghosts’ upright on the platter, using celery or cucumber pieces to secure them in place, creating a floating, eerie effect.
8. Add longer celery stalks hanging down orbits to enhance the spooky hanging ghost illusion, arranging them to sway naturally for a creepy touch.
9. Arrange any remaining vegetables around the ghosts to fill in the display, creating a fun and colorful Halloween scene.
10. Serve the spooky ghost veggie platter immediately, allowing guests to enjoy both the playful presentation and the crisp, fresh vegetables.

Notes

For added fun, use edible markers to customize each ghost’s face. Be sure to use food-safe markers and work on a clean surface for best results.

This Halloween ghost veggie platter is more than just cute. It’s a fun way to make healthy eating part of the spooky festivities. Watching it come together sparks a little mischievous pride in me each year.

Plus, the simplicity means I can spend more time enjoying the chaos of the party and less time stressing about the perfect presentation. It’s a whimsical touch that makes my table memorable — a highlight amidst all the candy and costumes.