Description
Mini Ghost Pizzas are a fun and spooky Halloween party treat featuring adorable ghost-shaped pizza faces made with egg whites, black olives, and melty cheese. These bite-sized pizzas are perfect for festive gatherings, combining crispy dough, savory sauce, and gooey cheese with a playful ghost design to delight both kids and adults.
Ingredients
Scale
Pizza Base
- 1 pound pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (for dusting)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Ghost Decoration
- 2 large egg whites
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup sliced black olives
Sauce & Cheese
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded provolone cheese (optional)
Optional Toppings
- Thinly sliced pepperoni
- Fresh basil leaves
Instructions
- Flour the surface: Lightly dust your work surface with 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour to prevent the dough from sticking while rolling.
- Roll out the dough: Roll out the pizza dough to about 1/8 inch thickness, ensuring even thickness for uniform baking. If using premade dough, let it come to room temperature first to make rolling easier.
- Cut dough circles: Using a 3-inch cookie cutter or a sharp knife, cut out 12-15 circles of dough depending on your preferred size.
- Arrange on baking sheet: Transfer the dough circles onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Brush with olive oil: Lightly brush each mini pizza base with olive oil to encourage browning and add flavor.
- Prepare ghost egg whites: In a small bowl, whisk together the egg whites, salt, and black pepper until light and frothy to create the ghost shape.
- Form ghost shapes: Spoon a small amount of the egg white mixture onto the center of each dough circle, shaping it into a rounded mound that will act as the ghost’s body.
- Create eyes indentations: Using a spoon or toothpick, make two small indentations on either side of the egg white mound to place the eyes.
- Add olive eyes: Place a small slice of black olive into each indentation to form the ghost’s eyes.
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for baking.
- Bake mini pizzas: Bake the mini pizzas for 10-12 minutes, or until the crust turns golden brown and the egg white ghosts are set. Monitor closely toward the end to prevent burning.
- Prepare sauce and cheese: While the pizzas bake, get your pizza sauce and shredded cheeses ready for topping.
- Add sauce: After the pizzas have cooled slightly, carefully spread a thin layer of pizza sauce over each mini pizza, avoiding the area with the ghost egg white to keep the design visible.
- Sprinkle cheese: Evenly sprinkle mozzarella and provolone cheese (if using) over each pizza for a melty, cheesy topping.
- Add optional toppings: Add any extra toppings like sliced pepperoni or fresh basil leaves if desired.
- Final bake: Return the pizzas to the oven for 2-3 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Cool and serve: Let the mini ghost pizzas cool slightly before serving to ensure they hold together and are safe to eat.
- Garnish and enjoy: Optionally, garnish with Halloween-themed sprinkles or candies for added festive flair and serve immediately.
Notes
- For best results, use fresh pizza dough and allow it to come to room temperature before rolling.
- If you don’t have provolone cheese, you can omit it or substitute with another mild cheese like fontina or Monterey Jack.
- The egg white ghosts will set in the oven but be careful not to overbake to avoid rubbery texture.
- Use small cookie cutters or a knife to adjust the size of the mini pizzas to suit your party needs.
- These mini pizzas are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for 1-2 days and reheated in the oven.
- Make sure to avoid spreading sauce over the egg white ghost to keep the spooky design visible.
