About This Recipe
It’s almost Halloween! The most fun holiday of the year is mostly for kids, but that doesn’t mean adults can’t have fun too. Therefore, this recipe for Witches Fingers with Graveyard Dip.
Halloween recipes are always fun. And they don’t have to be really scary or gross.
Well, I guess this recipe is kind of gross, but it’s so tasty you won’t mind!
A chunky and flavorful dip is served with puff pastry straws (or fingers) that are made to look like a witch’s hand by adding an almond to the end. Puff pastry makes an excellent dipper to use for dips, especially ones with some heft like this one.
The dip is made from caramelized onions and garlic and lots of cheese. This is a great recipe to serve at a Halloween party! And it keeps the vampires away.
Enjoy every bite.
Tips for the best Witches Fingers with Graveyard Dip recipe:
- Make sure the cream cheese is softened completely before you start to make the dip or it won’t blend well with the other ingredients. To soften it, put the unwrapped cream cheese in the microwave for 1 minute at 50% power. That should make the perfect consistency.
- And don’t skip cooling the onions after they cook. If that mixture is too hot the cream cheese will melt and the dip won’t be the right texture.
- Leave the dip out of the fridge for about 10-15 minutes before you serve it so it’s not so stiff. Add the witches fingers if you want to just before serving so they don’t get soggy.
Why this recipe works:
- Puff pastry is perfect to make the “fingers.” It’s easy to work with and, well, puffs up to make the fingers 3D.
- The dip is delicious because caramelized onions always go well with cheese. The crisp fingers are the perfect vehicle for the dip. The two go together so well.
Steps
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Preheat oven to 400°F. Line two baking sheets with Silpat liners and set aside. |
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Unfold the puff pastry sheets and lightly flour. Roll out slightly. |
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Cut the pastry into 1/2" strips. Cut the strips into different lengths to make the fingers. Put them on the prepared cookie sheets. |
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Using the back of a knife, mark the "knuckles" on the pastry strips. Brush the ends with the egg yolk and press an almond into the pastry. |
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Bake for 6 to 10 minutes or until the pastry is puffed and light golden brown. Remove to a wire rack to cool. |
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To make the dip, melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat and add the onion and garlic. Reduce the heat to low and cook, stirring frequently, until the onions are golden. Remove the pan from the heat and let cool for 15 minutes. |
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Beat the softened cream cheese in a medium bowl until fluffy. Add the mayo, then add the onion mixture. Stir in the cheddar and the thyme. |
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Pile the cream cheese dip onto a serving plate and add the puff pastry "fingers" to look like a hand rising out of the dip. Pile the rest of the "fingers" onto another plate or tray. Then dig in! |
