These Spooky Finger Sandwiches are a fun and creepy treat for any gathering! With tasty filling options like cream cheese and cucumber, they’re sure to be a hit!
Making them is a breeze—just spread, cut, and shape! I love adding little almond “nails” for extra spookiness. They always get a laugh at parties! 🎃
Key Ingredients & Substitutions
Whole Wheat Bread: This bread gives a great color and texture. If you can’t find it, feel free to use white or rye bread. You can even try gluten-free bread if that’s what you need!
Cream Cheese: Cream cheese provides a nice creamy texture. You can substitute it with soft goat cheese or a non-dairy cream cheese for a lighter or vegan option.
Guacamole or Avocado: This adds flavor and moisture. If you’re out of avocado, hummus is a great alternative for spreadable creativity.
Cucumber & Tomato: These veggies add freshness. You might switch them for sliced bell peppers or shredded carrots for different flavors and crunch!
Olives: Black or Kalamata olives look like creepy nails. If you’re not an olive fan, use sliced almonds or even sections of cherry tomatoes for an equally fun look!
How Can You Make Your Sandwiches Extra Spooky?
To amp up the spooky factor, consider a few fun techniques. First, don’t skip the finger shapes! Cutting the bread into strips is crucial for that creepy look. Using a serrated knife can help make neat edges.
- Use a butter knife for spreading cream cheese and guacamole; it works better than standard knives for getting even layers.
- Get creative with the “nail” decorations! You can add bits of red pepper to look like blood for a funny effect.
- Add knuckle lines! Just use a fork to press lines gently along the sides—this really brings your fingers to life!
Finally, chilling them before serving will help firm things up. Plus, they look best when a bit cold!
Spooky Finger Sandwiches
Ingredients You’ll Need:
- 8 slices whole wheat sandwich bread, crusts removed
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
- 1 cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1 small tomato, thinly sliced
- ½ cup guacamole or mashed avocado
- Black or Kalamata olives (whole and pitted) for “finger nails”
- Edible sugar eyes or small dots of cream cheese with black food coloring for “eye” decoration (optional)
How Much Time Will You Need?
This delightful recipe requires about 15 minutes of prep time and is best served chilled. Overall, you’ll spend a short time making these spooky finger sandwiches, but they’ll look frightfully fun and delicious at your event!
Step-by-Step Instructions:
1. Preparing the Bread:
Start by trimming the crusts off each slice of whole wheat bread. Next, cut each slice into long, narrow strips that resemble fingers, about 1–1.5 inches wide and 4–5 inches long. Set the finger-shaped pieces aside!
2. Making the Cream Cheese Mixture:
In a small bowl, combine the softened cream cheese with mayonnaise. Mix them together until smooth and spreadable. This creamy mixture will bring your sandwiches to life!
3. Assembling the Sandwiches:
Spread a generous layer of the cream cheese mixture on half of the bread strips. On the other half, spread a layer of guacamole or mashed avocado for some added flavor. Enjoy the contrasting colors!
4. Adding Veggies:
On top of the cream cheese-covered strips, arrange thin slices of cucumber and tomato. This adds a nice crunch and freshness to your spooky fingers.
5. Creating the Sandwich Fingers:
Carefully sandwich each cream cheese and vegetable strip with a guacamole-covered strip to form your “fingers.” Press gently to help them stick together. You want them to look neat and spooky!
6. Adding the “Finger Nails”:
To complete your creepy fingers, place a whole pitted black olive or Kalamata olive at one end of each sandwich strip. For an extra spooky touch, add edible sugar eyes on some olives to create eerie expressions. Alternatively, you can use small dots of cream cheese mixed with black food coloring to create eye-like dots!
7. Adding Knuckles:
For extra detail, you can make small cuts or indentations along the sides of the sandwiches to resemble knuckle lines or joints. This will enhance the creepy factor of your spooky finger sandwiches!
8. Chilling and Serving:
Arrange the spooky finger sandwiches on a serving platter and refrigerate them until you’re ready to serve. They taste best when chilled, and they’ll look delightful on your Halloween table!
Enjoy your spooky, creepy finger sandwiches—perfect for Halloween parties or just for fun gatherings with friends! 🎃
Can I Use Different Types of Bread?
Absolutely! While whole wheat adds a nice color and flavor, you can use white, rye, or even gluten-free bread to accommodate dietary preferences. Just make sure to trim the crusts for that finger-like appearance!
How Long Do These Sandwiches Last in the Fridge?
These spooky finger sandwiches can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days in an airtight container. If possible, assemble them closer to serving time to keep the bread fresh and avoid sogginess.
Can I Make Them Vegan?
Yes, you can easily make these sandwiches vegan! Substitute the cream cheese with a plant-based cream cheese and use vegan mayo. For the fillings, swap guacamole with hummus or any favorite spread.
What Other Fillings Can I Use?
Feel free to get creative! You could use shredded chicken, tuna salad, or even roasted veggies. Just make sure to keep the fillings relatively flat so the sandwiches maintain their finger shape!