Description
Delightfully spooky Halloween Hand Held Pies featuring raspberry jam filling and a fun mummy-inspired marshmallow drizzle. Perfect for festive gatherings, these mini pies are easy to prepare with ready-made pie crusts and baked to a golden perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
Pie Crust
- 2 ready-made pie crusts (1 package)
Filling
- 1/2 cup raspberry jam
Topping
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- 1 egg yolk, beaten
- Powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)
- Store-bought candy eyes, for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and allow for easy cleanup.
- Roll Out Dough: On a lightly floured surface, roll out the ready-made pie crusts to smooth and even thickness. You may use homemade crust if preferred for a personal touch.
- Cut Shapes: Using a gingerbread man cookie cutter, cut out as many hand-shaped pies as possible. Ensure to have an even number of shapes since each pie requires a front and back piece.
- Assemble Bases: Place half of the cut-out shapes on the prepared baking sheet to serve as the bottom crusts for the pies.
- Add Filling: Spoon a small amount of raspberry jam into the center of each bottom crust, leaving a border around the edges to allow for sealing.
- Seal Pies: Cover each jam-filled pie with a matching top crust piece. Press down the edges firmly using a fork to seal and prevent filling leakage during baking.
- Brush with Egg: Brush the tops of the sealed pies evenly with the beaten egg yolk to promote a beautiful golden crust once baked.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes or until the pies are golden brown and cooked through.
- Cool Pies: Remove pies from the oven and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before adding the marshmallow drizzle.
- Melt Marshmallows: Microwave the mini marshmallows in a microwave-safe bowl in 15-20 second intervals, stirring each time until fully melted and smooth. Let cool slightly so it thickens to a drizzle-able consistency.
- Decorate: Drizzle the melted marshmallow over the cooled pies to mimic mummy bandages. Quickly place candy eyes onto the wet drizzle before it sets for a fun, spooky look.
- Final Cooling: Allow the decorated pies to cool completely to set the marshmallow drizzle before serving.
Notes
- Use homemade pie crust if preferred for a fresher taste and texture.
- Ensure the pies are completely cooled before adding the marshmallow drizzle to prevent it from melting too much.
- You can substitute raspberry jam with other fruit jams like strawberry or apricot based on preference.
- For extra sweetness, dust the finished pies lightly with powdered sugar.
- Store the pies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days to maintain freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 hand pie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
