Sink your teeth into these spooktacular Halloween Mummy Hand Pies! They're frightfully delicious and super easy to make with just 3 ingredients.
Halloween is just around the corner, and that means it's time to get creative in the kitchen!
If you're looking for a fun and delicious treat to serve at your Halloween party or just to enjoy with the family, you're in for a treat.
These Easy Halloween Mummy Hand Pies are the perfect combination of spooky and scrumptious. Plus, they're a breeze to make!
Whether you're a seasoned baker or a kitchen newbie, these little mummies are sure to impress.
We love that they're quick, easy and you can customise them with your favorite flavors. Try raspberry jam, strawberry compote, cherry pie filling or Nutella.
Bring them to a Halloween party along with Halloween Oreo Brain Cookies, Strawberry Halloween Monsters or Ghost Halloween Smoothies!
This recipe was originally published on October 17, 2017, and republished on September 15, 2023 with updated text and new photos.
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Reasons to Make the Recipe:
- Spooky Delight: Halloween is all about fun, and these Mummy Hand Pies bring that spirit to life. They're a great addition to any Halloween-themed gathering or just for indulging in the holiday vibes.
- Quick and Easy: With just a handful of ingredients and a simple assembly process, these hand pies won't have you working like a mad scientist in the kitchen.
- Versatile Treat: While perfect for Halloween, these hand pies can be enjoyed year-round with a different twist in decoration.
- Kid-Friendly: Get your little ghouls and ghosts involved in the kitchen! This recipe is a great way to introduce kids to baking.
A Personal Anecdote: I remember making these Halloween Mummy Hand Pies with my family when I was a child. It was a yearly tradition, and we'd gather in the kitchen, each of us taking turns decorating our mummies with strips of pastry "bandages." It was messy, fun, and a great way to bond. Now, I make them with my own kids, continuing the tradition and creating cherished memories.
Ingredients
You only need 3 simple ingredients for these Halloween Mummy Pies, plus optional candy eyes!
Ingredients:
- Puff Pastry: Puff pastry forms the delicious, flaky exterior of these hand pies. You can use ready-rolled sheets for convenience. If you're feeling adventurous, you can make your own puff pastry, but the store-bought version works perfectly.
- Raspberry Jam: The sweet and tart raspberry jam adds a burst of fruity flavor. You can substitute it with any other berry jam or even apple sauce for a different twist. Or try using homemade raspberry compote.
- Milk (or Vegan Milk): Milk or a non-dairy alternative like almond milk is used for brushing the pastry, giving it a beautiful golden finish.
- Optional: Edible candy eyes make them extra spooky (and cute)
Step by step tutorial
It's really easy to make mummy hand pies.
With only 3 ingredients, you can quickly cut the pastry into shapes and turn them into quick and easy Halloween treats! Pop them in the oven and they puff up and get full of oozy jam 'blood'.
Cut one sheet into 6 equal-sized squares, then cut each square in half to make 12 rectangles.
Cut the other sheet of pastry into thin strips.
Spoon the raspberry jam onto the rectangles, avoiding the outer edge.
Add dough strips decoratively to look like mummies, and gently press the edges to seal.
Brush with the milk and bake for 20 minutes, or until golden. Serve warm or cold and decorate with edible eyes.
Variations:
- Chocolate Mummies: Instead of raspberry jam, use chocolate spread or Nutella for a gooey, chocolatey surprise inside your mummies.
- Savory Mummies: Experiment with savory fillings like pizza sauce and cheese for a spooky yet savory version.
- Mini Mummies: Make smaller, bite-sized hand pies for a cute and creepy appetizer.
- Fruit Frenzy: Try different fruit fillings like apple compote, apricot jam, or even lemon curd for a fruity twist.
Serving Suggestions
- These hand pies are great on their own, but for a Halloween party, consider serving them with a side of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.
Storage
Storage Advice: If you somehow have leftovers (which is rare because they're so delicious), store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two days. If you want to keep them longer, pop them in the refrigerator for up to a week. To reheat, simply warm them in the oven for a few minutes.
Recipe Tips
- Keep It Cool: Work quickly when handling the puff pastry. It's easier to manage when it's still chilled.
- Seal the Edges: Ensure your mummies are securely sealed by pressing down on the edges with a fork. This prevents any delicious filling from oozing out during baking.
- Decorate Creatively: Get imaginative with your mummy designs. Some can have more "bandages" than others, and you can make their expressions spooky or silly.
- Chill the Pastry Strips: If the pastry strips become too soft to work with, pop them in the refrigerator for a few minutes to firm up.
Halloween recipes
If you love these mummy hand pies, then try these other tasty Halloween Recipes!
- Halloween Bark
- Halloween Cupcakes Recipe
- Naturally Green Peanut Butter Witch Finger Cookies
- Pumpkin Cupcakes with Avocado Buttercream Icing
- Pumpkin Bark
- Iced Pumpkin Cookies
- Halloween Pizza
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📖 Recipe
Easy Raspberry Halloween Mummy Pies
Equipment
- Knife
- Cutting board
- Baking sheet
- Oven
Ingredients
- 30 oz puff pastry (2 x 375g/15oz package), ready rolled
- 6 tablespoons raspberry jam or strawberry
- 3 tablespoons milk (or vegan milk) for brushing
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F/190°C. Line a baking sheet with baking parchment paper (or use the parchment from the pastry packet)
- Unroll the pastry (or roll it out) and cut one sheet into 6 equal-sized squares, then cut each square in half to make 12 rectangles.
- Cut the other sheet of pastry into thin strips.
- Spoon the raspberry jam or sauce onto the rectangles, avoiding the outer edge.
- Add dough strips decoratively to look like mummies, and gently press the edges to seal.
- Brush with the milk and bake for 20 minutes, or until golden. Serve warm or cold and decorate with edible eyes.
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Notes
- For vegan and/or gluten-free, use non-dairy milk and check pastry ingredients. Many store-bought puff pastries are vegan and some are now gluten-free.
- Instead of jam, try it with my super easy Raspberry Compote.
Nutrition
The nutritional information provided is approximate and can vary depending on several factors, so is not guaranteed to be accurate. Please see a registered dietician for special diet advice.
Danielle Wolter
These weere super tasty 🙂 And easy!
rosemary palmer
I love cute Halloween treats so couldn't wait to make these. The kids helped and they were even easier than they looked. Thank ouy
Suzy
My kids and I made this for a street block Halloween party. Thank you!
Traci
Crazy adorable! I don't seem to mind eyeballs starting at me from cute food like this! You nailed these! Happy Halloween! 🙂 Thanks for the recipe, my daughter loved them.
Lisa
These are the cutest mummy pies I've seen. Love the simplicity of the recipe for Halloween. Since we can't go trick or treating this year (boooo covid) I'm making lots of treats like this for my kids.
Shashi
Made them for the kids to have for a treat Halloween breakfast. Sort of like a Pop Tart. They were super happy to see them when they got up for breakfast.
jhilmil
I made two sets, one sweet and one savory. Mummy pizzas for dinner, followed by cherry mummy pies for dessert.
suchi
These are super cute and tasted delicious. I know my daughter loved them!
Lisa
These little mummy pies were adorable. I struggle with Holiday themed recipes because I generally don't like to over-do it. This has just the right amount of whimsy! Made them in no time.
Daire
I love how easy these are! The kids lvoed them.
Demeter
They were easy. We used strawberry pie filling from a can and frozen pastry thawed. easy.
Kelly Anthony
These were precious! Brought them to our pre-halloween neighborhood party where we plan decorating our houses. A perfect Halloween treat!
Lauren
These were so cute! My nephews loved making them with me!
Diana
I made them with black cherry jam. So good!
Deb
These raspberry mummy pies were nearly way too cute to eat but super delicious. Very cute and smart idea.
Manny
These mummies were so cute. We made them with black cherry jam and they were so easy. THey didn't look as nice as yours but i had three toddlers helping me!
Jane
Oh my, how cute are these!!! I don’t remember Halloween being anywhere near as creative when I was a child as it is now! There’s so many cool projects around to make it such a fab holiday!
Sarah
These were sooo cute and creative! Tasty too!
Lorna
THESE ARE JUST TOO CUTE FOR WORDS!!!!!
Lorna
Kate Hackworthy
Ha - I love your enthusiasm! 🙂
RaNesha
I purchased everything to make these last week they were so good and the kids loved them.
Kate Hackworthy
I'm so glad you like them!
Blair villanueva
Indeed they are spooky, but spooky cute!
They look delicious as well, and will give smiles to guests.
Kusum
that is so cute! I usually get really creeped out by halloween themed food when it's overly done but this one is just perfect!
xx, Kusum
Kate Hackworthy
I know - some can be so scary! These are pretty cute though 🙂
Bintu | Recipes From A Pantry
My kiddoes are demanding I make them these.
Kate Hackworthy
I hope they enjoy them!
Aine
Yum! I love berry lattices, actually really most things with pastry, these look so good
Kate Hackworthy
I'm with you on that - pastry is amazing!
Shivranjani Rathore
These are too cute to be eaten. Love the outcome.
Dada
Haha they really look like mummies! I normally dont like to bake but I might do those for halloween to impress my family and friends and it doesnt seem to hard to make them!
chefkreso
These halloween mummy pies look awesome, thanks for sharing this inspiring idea!
Tasheena @ SimplyTasheena.com
Your mummy pies turned out perfect. I know my family would love these. Can't wait to give them a try.
Kate Hackworthy
They're so easy and will turn out perfectly for anyone! I hope you enjoy them.
Akamatra
This is really creative and not the same old same old we see each Halloween! I bet they taste great too!
Kate Hackworthy
They really are delicious and a bit different!
Amber Myers
These are adorable--and they look delicious. I know my daughter would be amused by these!