Mummy Puff Pastries (Nutella Hand Pies)

Name: Mummy Puff Pastries (Nutella Hand Pies)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 2 Sheets Ready-rolled puff pastry; 6-8 Tablespoons Nutella ((1 tablespoon for each pie. Standard-sized puff pastry sheets yield 6 pies and large sheets yield 8 pies.)); 1 Small Beaten egg ((for egg wash)); Candy eyes ((2 for each pie)); Few Tablespoons Icing sugar ((for dusting))

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These mummy puff pastries are a super fun, kid-friendly dessert for Halloween. With just 3 simple ingredients and a few optional extras, they couldn't be more easy to make! They're perfect for parties, bake sales or spooky snacking!

hand holding up a nutella mummy hand pie

If you're looking for an on-the-go Halloween snack or a spooky dessert to add to your party table, these Nutella mummy puff pastries are just the thing! They're quick and easy to make and great for kids to help with. I can't wait for you to try them.

Below you'll find detailed ingredient and equipment notes, step-by-step instructions with tips and more. I hope you find it helpful. If you'd prefer to skip straight to the bullet-pointed version of the recipe, you can find it at the end of this post in the recipe card. Enjoy!

Ingredients

Puff pastry: You'll need two sheets of ready-rolled puff pastry for this recipe. You can of course make your own but why make life more complicated than it needs to be?! I used large puff pastry sheets which weighed 475g each but the standard-sized 320g ones will work just fine too!
Nutella: For this recipe, we'll use around 1 tablespoon of Nutella for each hand pie. It can be quite stiff straight from the jar, especially in the colder months, so I recommend microwaving it for a short amount of time to loosen it up and make it easier to spread.
Egg: You'll need just 1 small egg to brush the pastry with. This will help to make it shiny and golden. If you prefer not to use eggs, you can swap this out for some milk instead, or just skip it altogether.
Candy eyes: We can't have puff pastry mummies without edible eyes now can we?! These are what will really bring your Nutella mummies to life! If you can't find them in stores, you can make your own by piping circles of royal icing or white chocolate onto baking paper and then topping them with a dot of milk or dark chocolate.
Icing sugar: Also known as powdered sugar, to dust over the finished pies. This is optional but I think it makes them look a little more polished.

Equipment

Baking trays: 2 large ones.
Baking paper: To prevent the pies from sticking to the tray. You could also use non-stick trays if you prefer.
Heatproof bowl: For melting the Nutella in the microwave.
Small bowl or mug: To beat the egg in.
Pastry brush: For brushing the egg wash on.
Utensils: You'll need a spoon for mixing and dividing the Nutella, a sharp knife for cutting the pastry, and a fork to seal the edges together. I also used a mini spatula to help with spreading the Nutella- this is handy but not totally essential.
Toothpick: I used this to help me put Nutella on the edible eyes to make them stick to the pies.
Sieve or sugar duster: To dust your Nutella mummy hand pies with icing sugar at the end.

How to make mummy puff pastries

Step 1: First, preheat your oven to 220°C (or 200°C if you're using a fan or convection oven). Line two large trays with baking paper.

Step 2: Unroll 2 puff pastry sheets and flatten out the edges. Cut the first sheet into rectangles (6 rectangles for standard-sized sheets and 8 for larger sheets). Then cut the second sheet into thin strips that are around ½-inch thick.

Step 3: Place the pastry rectangles onto your lined trays.

Step 4: Measure out 1 tablespoon of Nutella for each pie and place it into a heatproof bowl. Microwave it for around 10-20 seconds until it becomes loose and runny. This will make it easier to spread and will prevent the pastry from dragging or cracking.

Spread 1 tablespoon of Nutella onto each of the rectangles, leaving some space around the edges. This will help to prevent spillage while they're baking.

Step 5: Place strips of pastry diagonally over the Nutella to make them look like mummies. I'd recommend leaving a bit of space at the top so you have room to put the eyes on later.

Step 6: Cut off any loose pieces of dough then use a fork to crimp the edges together to help them stick.

pressing pastry edges together with a fork

Step 7: Beat a small egg in a bowl then use a pastry brush to egg wash the pies.

Step 8: Bake them for 12-15 minutes or until the mummies are golden brown all over. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool.

Step 9: Once the pies are cool, use a small amount of Nutella on a toothpick to stick 2 candy eyes onto each one. Top with a dusting of icing sugar and enjoy!

Tips for success

Let the puff pastry sit out at room temperature for at least 10 minutes before you start baking. This will make it easier to work with and help to prevent cracks.
For crispy golden brown mummy hand pies, make sure to brush them with egg wash before you put them in the oven.
When spreading on the Nutella, leave a bit of space around the edges so that it doesn't spill out in the oven.

Alternative filling ideas

If you don't fancy Nutella mummies, here are lots more filling ideas for your Halloween puff pastry pies:

Jam: Any flavour is fine but strawberry or raspberry jam would work really well for Halloween.
Sweetened cream cheese: The cheesecake flavour paired with the flaky pastry is a match made in heaven!
Pie filling: Any canned pie filling such as pumpkin or apple.
Lotus Biscoff spread: This is a great alternative to Nutella for those who can't have nuts!
Custard: Homemade or store-bought.
Caramel: This would be delicious although you will need to be very careful when it's hot out of the oven.

FAQs

How should I store mummy puff pastries?

Keep them in an airtight container to preserve freshness for as long as possible. These will last for up to 4 days in the fridge but in my opinion, they're best served on the day that you make them.

Can I freeze them?

Yes, these can be frozen for up to 1 month in airtight containers. You can pop them in the oven for a bit after defrosting to help them crisp up again.

overhead shot of puff pastry nutella mummies

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