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Pumpkin Pasties (Hand Pies)
Straight out of the Harry Potter series, these Pumpkin Pasties (Hand Pies) are the perfect treat for Halloween. A flaky, buttery crust, sweet pumpkin filling, and spiced glaze make a show-stopping dessert that family and friends will love!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Additional Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 40 mins
Servings: 16
Calories: 202 kcal
Course:
Dessert , Breakfast
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
For the Dough:
- 2 ½ cups all purpose flour
- ½ tsp table salt
- 1 cup salted butter diced and chilled
- ½ cup very cold ice water
- 1 egg beaten with 2 tsp water (egg wash)
- coarse sugar for sprinkling
For the Filling:
- 1 cup pure pumpkin puree canned or homemade
- ⅓ cup brown sugar tightly packed
- 2 TB granulated sugar
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp cloves
- ¼ tsp ginger
For the Glaze/Drizzle:
- ½ cup powder sugar
- 1 TB whole milk
- ⅛ tsp cinnamon
- ⅛ tsp nutmeg
- ⅛ tsp ginger
- ⅛ tsp cloves
Instructions
- Make the Dough: In a large bowl, whisk together flour and salt. Using a pastry cutter, cut in the diced cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs, with small chunks of butter still visible.
- One tablespoon at a time, add ice water to mixture until it holds together. It should stick together when pinched but not feel sticky. Work dough sparingly with cold fingers or pastry cutter, but do not overwork dough. Form 2 dough balls, wrap in plastic, and chill at least 1 hour.
- Make the Filling: Combine all filling ingredients in a bowl and whisk together until well combined.
- Preheat oven to 400F, with rack on middle position. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Roll out one of the chilled dough balls, to 1/8 inch thick, on lightly floured surface. Use a 5-6 inch diameter bowl rim to cut out circles. Re-roll dough as needed to get as many circles out of it as you can.
- Place 2 TB pumpkin filling in center of each circle. Moisten edges with water, fold dough over, and seal tightly. Use fork to crimp edges. Cut slits on top of each one, and brush with egg wash. Sprinkle with coarse sugar. Repeat with remaining dough ball and filling.
- Bake on parchment lined baking sheet for 25 minutes or until golden brown. Note that bake times can vary, due to oven variations. Let cool completely on wire rack.
- To make Drizzle: Combine all glaze ingredients and whisk together until smooth. Place in ziplog bag, cut tiny hole at one corner, and drizzle onto pasties.
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Notes
- These magical hand pies are meant to be drizzled with sweet glaze. If you decide to omit the sweet glaze, add an additional cup of brown sugar in the filling.
- These Pumpkin Pasties are essentially mini pumpkin pies. If you're looking for a classic pumpkin pie for Thanksgiving, check out the Best Pumpkin Pie Recipe.
- If you enjoyed this recipe, come back and give it a rating. We ❤️ hearing from you!
Nutrition Information
Calories
202kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
26g
(9%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
0.5g
Cholesterol
31mg
(10%)
Sodium
167mg
(7%)
Potassium
64mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
2740IU
(55%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
16mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 202
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 202kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 31mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 167mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 64mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 2740IU | 55% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.