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Harry Potter Pumpkin Pasties

Warm, flaky hand pies filled with sweet spiced pumpkin, inspired by the Hogwarts Express trolley.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 pasties
Course: Dessert, Holiday Treat, Snack
Cuisine: British, Wizarding World Inspired
Calories: 165

Ingredients
  

Pastry
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.75 cup cold unsalted butter cubed
  • 6-8 tbsp ice water as needed
Pumpkin Filling
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 0.25 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 0.25 tsp nutmeg
  • 0.25 tsp ginger
  • 1 egg for egg wash

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Rolling pin
  • Baking sheet
  • Pastry brush

Method
 

  1. In a bowl, whisk together flour and salt.
  2. Cut cold butter into flour until crumbly. Add ice water gradually until dough forms. Chill 10 minutes.
  3. Mix pumpkin puree, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger in a separate bowl.
  4. Roll dough on a floured surface and cut circles (4-5 inches).
  5. Place a spoonful of pumpkin filling in the center of each circle. Fold into a half-moon and crimp edges.
  6. Brush with beaten egg and cut a small vent slit on top.
  7. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 22–25 minutes, until golden and flaky.
  8. Cool slightly before serving.

Notes

For extra magic, dust with cinnamon sugar or serve warm with whipped cream.