With a few simple ingredients you can give your Halloween snack a witchy makeover with this homemade cheese dip with witches brooms made for dipping!
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Get ready to wow your Halloween guests with this spooky and delicious Witches Broom Cheese Dip!
This recipe is a fun twist on classic cheese dip, paired with crispy puff pastry broomsticks, it’s perfect for your next Halloween gathering.
This Halloween snack combines savory flavors with an eye-catching presentation that’ll have everyone reaching for more. Whether you’re hosting a family get-together or a Halloween-themed party, this witch’s broom puff pastry snack will impress even the witchiest of guests like the Sanderson Sisters from Hocus Pocus.
You could also pair this recipe with the popular Halloween children’s book, Room on the Broom and kids could make their own broom snack after listening to storytime.
How To Make Halloween Puff Pastry Broomsticks and Witches Broom Cheese Dip
For your convenience, printable directions are available at the end of this post.
Ingredients:
- For the Cheese Sauce:
- 2 cups grated Velveeta cheese
- ¾ cup of cream (15-20% fat content)
- 2 tbsp. Flour
- 1 ½ tbsp. olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- For the Witches Brooms: 10 witches brooms
- 10 pretzel sticks short (or break long sticks in half)
- 3 sheets of phyllo dough
- Small piece of puff pastry
- 1 small egg (beaten)
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Making the Witches Brooms
The witches’ broomsticks are the key to their transportation and the perfect pairing for your Halloween cheese dip. Form a puff pastry broom with the following steps:
- Cut the Dough: Cut the phyllo dough into thin strips using scissors for the rods. Make sure to keep the phyllo dough under a damp towel, as it dries out quickly.
- Shape the Puff Pastry: Cut the puff pastry into small rectangles and thin strips with a sharp knife. These will form the bristles of the broom.
- Wrap the bottom of the pretzel stick with puff pastry and dip the puff pastry in the beaten egg to help it stick.
- Arrange the phyllo rods and wrap a thin strip of puff pastry around them.
- Carefully place your witches’ brooms on a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Be gentle, as the brooms may fall apart before they bake.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 356°F for 5-7 minutes, or until golden brown.
These witches broom puff pastry treats will come out crispy and golden, the perfect dipping tool for your cheese sauce!
2. Making the Cheese Sauce
Now for the magical cheese dip that pairs with the witch’s brooms. This cheese dip for Halloween witches broom snacks is creamy, rich, and perfect for a spooky celebration.
- Pour the olive oil into a pan, add the flour and sauté it for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly to prevent lumps.
- Add the Cream: Slowly pour the room-temperature cream into the pan, continuing to stir. Once the mixture begins to thicken, reduce the heat to low.
- Add salt and pepper to taste for the perfect seasoning.
- Incorporate the Cheese: Gradually add the grated Velveeta cheese in batches, stirring continuously with a hand whisk. Make sure the cheese melts fully before adding the next portion.
- Keep stirring until the sauce becomes smooth and creamy. This Hocus Pocus Serving Bowl would be perfect for the cheese!
Pour the sauce into a pot and serve with the witches’ brooms. Happy Halloween!
Tips and Tricks for a Successful Halloween Cheese Dip
Avoid Dry Dough: Phyllo dough can dry out quickly, so always keep it covered with a damp towel when not in use.
Perfect Broom Shape: Use a spatula to transfer the unbaked broomsticks onto the tray to prevent them from falling apart.
Smooth Sauce: If the cheese sauce becomes too thick, add a splash of cream to thin it out and keep it smooth.
Storage: If making the cheese dip ahead of time, store it in an airtight container in the fridge and reheat it before serving.
Wrap Up
This Witches Broom Cheese Dip is the ultimate Halloween snack for any spooky celebration. From the crispy broomsticks made of puff pastry to the creamy cheese dip, this Halloween witch brooms recipe is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Enjoy this fun and delicious treat, and happy Halloween!
Print the Recipe Here:
Witches Broom Cheese Dip Halloween Recipe
Ingredients
For the Cheese Sauce
- 2 cups Grated Velveeta cheese
- 3/4 cup Heavy Cream
- 2 tbs Flour
- 1 1/2 tbs Olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Witches Broom
- 10 Pretzel sticks short (or break long sticks in half)
- 3 Sheets of phyllo dough
- Small piece of puff pastry
- 1 Small egg (beaten)
Instructions
1. Making the Witches Brooms
- Cut the Dough: Cut the phyllo dough into thin strips using scissors for the rods. Make sure to keep the phyllo dough under a damp towel, as it dries out quickly.
- Shape the Puff Pastry: Cut the puff pastry into small rectangles and thin strips with a sharp knife. These will form the bristles of the broom.Wrap the bottom of the pretzel stick with puff pastry and dip the puff pastry in the beaten egg to help it stick.Arrange the phyllo rods and wrap a thin strip of puff pastry around them.Carefully place your witches' brooms on a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Be gentle, as the brooms may fall apart before they bake. Bake in a preheated oven at 356°F for 5-7 minutes, or until golden brown.
2. Making the Cheese Sauce
- Pour the olive oil into a pan, add the flour and sauté it for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly to prevent lumps.
- Add the Cream: Slowly pour the room-temperature cream into the pan, continuing to stir. Once the mixture begins to thicken, reduce the heat to low.
- Add salt and pepper to taste for the perfect seasoning.Incorporate the Cheese: Gradually add the grated Velveeta cheese in batches, stirring continuously with a hand whisk. Make sure the cheese melts fully before adding the next portion. Keep stirring until the sauce becomes smooth and creamy.
Pour the sauce into a pot and serve with the witches' brooms. Happy Halloween!
Notes
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