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Mini Halloween Pies

Updated: Sep 9, 2024 · Published: Oct 21, 2022 · Written by Dannii Martin · This post may contain affiliate links which earn us commissions if purchases are made · 5 Comments

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A delicious and fun Halloween recipe that kids will love getting involved with. These Mini Halloween Pies are made with some puff pasty and lemon curd (although any jam/jelly works) and you can really get creative with the Jack O'Lantern faces.

Six pumpkin shaped pies on a black plate surrounded by Halloween decorations.

We love to give our food a spooky twist when Halloween comes and these Halloween hand pies might be the easiest Halloween recipe there is. Just 4 ingredients and kids will love making their own faces and filling their own pies.

If you are having a Halloween party this year, then these Halloween pies are easy to make a big batch of and they will go down really well. Just 10 minutes prep goes into making these pastry pumpkins and then they take just 15 minutes in the oven. The perfect Halloween treat (or trick).

If you are looking for some other ways to use puff pastry, then why not try our Apple Turnovers, Cinnamon Swirls or Chocolate and Banana Pinwheels.

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  • Ingredients and Substitutions
  • Halloween Pies Variations
  • How to Make Mini Halloween Pies - Step by Step
  • What to Serve with Mini Pumpkin Pies
  • Storage
  • Extra Tips
  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • More Halloween Desert Recipes
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Ingredients and Substitutions

A full ingredients list, along with US Customary and Metric measurements, can be found in the recipe card at the end of this post.

  • Puff pastry - Using store bought puff pastry is one of our favourite kitchen "cheats". It just saves so much time and honestly we can't taste the difference.
  • Lemon curd - This is what the pastry is filled with and gives that amazing yellow glow like a lit pumpkin. But you could swap it for jam (jelly) if you prefer.
  • Egg - Brushing the pastry with an egg wash before it goes in the oven will ensure that they get a lovely golden flakey crust.
  • Sugar - This adds some extra crunch and golden colour at the end. You could leave this out though.

Halloween Pies Variations

This is a pretty simple recipe so there are not too many ways that you can adapt it. However, you can get so creative with the faces you cut into the pastry. You don't have a lot of space to work with, but depending on your artistic skills, you can carve any face that you would carve into a pumpkin.

Another way you can adapt these pastry pumpkins is with the filling. We used lemon curd because not only is it delicious, but it gives the pies an amazing yellow/orange glow, like a candle instead a pumpkin.

You could use a raspberry or strawberry jam (jelly) instead, or even our Strawberry Puree. If you want something a little more indulgent, then you can add some Nutella or Biscoff.

How to Make Mini Halloween Pies - Step by Step

Prep: Preheat your oven to 200°C/180°C(fan)/400°F/Gas 6.
One: Use a pumpkin shaped cookie cutter to cut 12 shapes in the pastry.

A sheet of pastry with pumpkin shapes cut into it.

Two: Use a small, sharp knife to carefully cut faces into 6 of the pumpkin shapes.

Jack O'Lantern faces cut into the pumpkin shapes.

Three: Divide the lemon curd between the pumpkins that don't have faces.

Lemon curd spread onto 6 of the pumpkin shapes.

Four: Put the pumpkins with faces on top of the ones with lemon curd. Crimp the edges with a fork. Brush with whisked egg and sprinkle with sugar. Put on a baking sheet.

Six uncooked Halloween pies on a baking sheet.

Five: Cook for 15 minutes. Once cooked, transfer to a wire rack and allow to cool.

What to Serve with Mini Pumpkin Pies

These are perfect just as they are. A nice breakfast or snack, but you can also have them warm as a dessert. Serve them with some really good quality vanilla ice cream or clotted cream. Custard is also delicious over them.

We like to add a sprinkling of icing sugar on top for presentation (and a little extra sweetness). However, you could mix the icing sugar with a little water, or even a little lemon juice, to make it into an icing and then drizzle that over the pies. A drizzle of caramel sauce is also amazing on these.

If you are looking for a hot drink to have this with as a bit of an afternoon pick-me-up, then why not try our Chai Tea Latte, Cinnamon Coffee or Slow Cooker Hot Chocolate?

A Jack O'Lantern shaped pie on a black plate.

Storage

Store: You can store these in an air tight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. They are best eaten after one day though.

Freeze: You can actually freeze these before they are baked. Make up the pastries, but don't brush with egg wash! Put them on a lined baking tray and into the freezer until frozen. You can then transfer them to a freezer bag and they will keep for 3 months. When you want to cook them, take them out of the freezer (do not defrost), put the on a baking tray and brush with egg wash and put them in the oven for 23 minutes. We wouldn't recommend freezing them once cooked, as they don't defrost well.

Extra Tips

  • This recipe uses a 375g/13oz sheet of puff pastry, but not all of it is used. This means the nutritional information will be higher than it actually is.
  • Instead of a jam or curd, you could add some finely diced apples and make mini apple pies. You could use cherries too.
  • You can use this recipe to make any shapes - it doesn't have to be pumpkins.
  • Take these to the next level and drizzle them with some caramel before serving.
  • If you want kids to get involved with making this, get them to tell you what faces they want and cut them yourself and then they can add the filling. The faces need to be cut with a small sharp knife, which wouldn't be suitable for young children.
Mini pumpkin shaped pies on a plate with fake cobwebs and a fake eyeball.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I stop the pies from leaking?

It doesn't matter how well you crimp the edges of the pies, sometimes the mixture will seep out a little. There are a few things that you can do to prevent this from happening though. Use a fork to really tightly crimp the edges. Making sure the edges are well brushed with the egg wash will stop the pastry from drying out and cracking. You can also put the pies in the fridge for 15 minutes before they go in the oven which will help.

Are these Halloween pies gluten free?

If you use gluten free puff pastry and make sure that there is no cross contamination, then these can be gluten free.

Can I double this recipe?

Yes, you can easily double this recipe. You will just need to use 2 baking trays.

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If you’ve tried this mini Halloween pies, let us know how you got on in the comments below.
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Recipe

A plate of six mini halloween pies.

Mini Halloween Pies

By: Dannii Martin
These Mini Halloween Pies are made with some puff pasty and lemon curd and you can really get creative with the Jack O'Lantern faces.
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Vegetarian
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: British
Prep: 10 minutes mins
Cook: 15 minutes mins
Total: 25 minutes mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 313kcal
Allergens:
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Ingredients

  • 375 g (13.25 oz) Puff pastry
  • 3 tablespoon Lemon curd
  • 1 Egg - whisked
  • Sugar - (for sprinkling; optional)

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 200°C/180°C(fan)/400°F/Gas 6.
  • Use a pumpkin shaped cookie cutter to cut 12 shapes in the pastry.
  • Use a small, sharp knife to carefully cut faces into 6 of the pumpkin shapes.
  • Divide the lemon curd between the pumpkins that don't have faces.
  • Put the pumpkins with faces on top of the ones with lemon curd. Crimp the edges with a fork. Brush with whisked egg and sprinkle with sugar.
  • Cook for ?? minutes. Once cooked, transfer to a wire rack and allow to cool.

Recipe Tips

  • This recipe uses a 375g/13oz sheet of puff pastry, but not all of it is used. This means the nutritional information will be higher than it actually is.
  • Instead of a jam or curd, you could add some finely diced apples and make mini apple pies.
  • You can use this recipe to make any shapes - it doesn't have to be pumpkins.
  • Take these to the next level and drizzle them with some caramel before serving.
  • If you want kids to get involved with making this, get them to tell you what faces they want and cut them yourself and then they can add the filling. The faces need to be cut with a small sharp knife, which wouldn't be suitable for young children.

Nutritional Information

Serving: 1pie | Calories: 313kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 319mg | Potassium: 10mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 40IU | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 0.1mg

The nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.

As all appliances vary, cooking times are a guide. Please note that by changing the serving size, the cooking time may also need to be altered.

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Comments

  1. Matej @ CookWeWill.Com says

    October 25, 2022 at 11:49 am

    5 stars
    Such a nice little treat! Can't wait to make it for my kids this weekend.

    Reply
  2. Amanda Wren-Grimwood says

    October 25, 2022 at 8:38 am

    5 stars
    These are so effective and I love the glow from the lemon curd. Perfect activity with the kids too.

    Reply
  3. Beth Sachs says

    October 25, 2022 at 8:04 am

    5 stars
    Love these jack-o-lantern pies, and such an easy Halloween recipe for the kids!

    Reply
  4. kushigalu says

    October 25, 2022 at 7:59 am

    These pies look so cute. Perfect for Halloween. Thanks for sharing

    Reply
  5. Michelle says

    October 24, 2022 at 8:43 pm

    5 stars
    These are fantastic and so fun! I wonder if they would work with pumpkin or apple butter.

    Reply
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