Halloween Cheese Dip & Witch’s Brooms: A Spooky-Fun Party Snack!

An original treat perfect for Halloween! Call your friends and family over for some spooky, scary fun.

These crispy witch’s brooms and creamy Velveeta cheese dip bring the magic. The dip is smooth, melty, and oh-so-dippable.

The broomsticks? Crunchy, golden, and adorable.

To make the dish perfect, it is important to choose the right products! Velveeta cheese is best suited for the sauce – processed, with a soft, velvety texture.

It can be replaced with high-quality processed cheese with a high fat content, without unnecessary additives.

Use cream with a fat content of 15-20%. It will give the sauce softness and richness, and will not curdle when heated.

It’s best to combine two types of dough for the brooms: puff pastry for volume and filo for crunch. Be sure to keep the filo dough under a damp towel, otherwise it will dry out quickly.

Choose thick and strong  pretzel sticks so that they can withstand the weight of the dough and not get soggy.

Everything  comes together in a spectacular, crispy snack with a viscous sauce – the perfect treat for Halloween. It’s spooky, snacky, and totally fun for all ages!

Ingredients You’ll Need For This Recipe:

Yield: 10 witches’ brooms:

Ingredients:

• 5 pretzel sticks
• 3 sheets phyllo dough
• 13.2 oz puff pastry
• 1/2 egg
• 2 cups Velveeta (finely grated)
• ¾ cup heavy cream, 15-20% fat
• 1 1/2 tbsp. flour
• 2 tbsp. olive oil
• salt and pepper to taste

Step-by-step Guide:

1 – Preheat oven to 356°F.

2 – Break pretzel sticks in half

3 – Cut puff pastry sheets into thin strips with scissors.

4 – Use a sharp knife to cut puff pastry into small rectangles for the base and thin strips for the rims.

5 – Wrap pretzel sticks in puff pastry and dip in beaten egg.

6 – “Glue” brooms with phyllo and wrap thin strips of puff pastry around them.

7 – Transfer each broom stick to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper with a spatula, carefully.

8 – Bake in the oven until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.

9 – Heat a frying pan, pour in olive oil.

10 – Pour in flour.

11 – Fry the flour for 1-2 minutes.

12 – Pour in the cream, stir the mixture.

13 – Once it starts to boil, reduce the heat to low.

14 – Pour in salt and pepper.

15 – Add the cheese in parts, stirring constantly with a whisk.

16 – After the cheese has melted, add the next portion.

17 – Pour the sauce into a serving bowl.

18 – Serve with witches’ brooms and enjoy!

Pro Tips for Success:

• Keep it cool: Filo dough dries out fast—cover it with a damp towel while you work so it stays soft and easy to shape.

• Make it spicy: Stir in a pinch of cayenne or chopped jalapeños to the cheese dip for a little Summerween heat.

• Dairy-free option: Try using a dairy-free cream and cheese alternative—just make sure they melt smoothly.

• Get ahead: You can shape the broomsticks the night before and bake them fresh the day of your party.

• Fun add-ins: Stir in chopped tomatoes, scallions, or bacon bits to make the dip even more flavorful.

• Make it kid-friendly: Leave out any spices and serve with apple slices or veggie sticks for a fun, not-too-scary snack.

These Halloween Witch’s Brooms with Velveeta Cheese Dip are the ultimate mix of spooky and sunshiney.

Perfect for cold-weather Halloween vibes, they’re fun to make, fun to eat, and sure to wow your guests.

Keep it simple, keep it cheesy, and keep the good times rolling!