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Harry Potter Pumpkin Pasties Recipe

Harry Potter Pumpkin Pasties Recipe
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Harry Potter Pumpkin Pasties are delightful hand pies filled with a spiced pumpkin filling and wrapped in a tender, buttery pastry. These magical treats are inspired by the beloved Harry Potter series and combine warm spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves with smooth pumpkin puree, all encased in a flaky crust and topped with a sweet vanilla glaze.

Ingredients

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Pastry Dough

  • 3 cups (360 grams) all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 20 tablespoons (300 grams) unsalted butter, cold, cubed
  • ½ cup (70 grams) milk or water

Filling

  • 2 egg yolks
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ⅓ cup packed (70 grams) light brown sugar
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
  • Pinch cloves
  • 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree

Glaze

  • 1½ cups (175 grams) powdered sugar
  • 2–3 tablespoons (30–45 grams) milk
  • 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Make the Pastry: In a food processor, combine the flour, powdered sugar, ground cinnamon, and salt. Pulse to blend. Add the cold, cubed butter and pulse 7 times to incorporate. While the machine is running, slowly add the milk and process until the dough comes together into a cohesive ball around the blade.
  2. Chill the Dough: Scrape the dough onto a piece of plastic wrap. Shape into a rectangle, wrap tightly, and roll out gently with a rolling pin until it stretches to the edges of the wrap, ensuring an even thickness and smooth surface. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight for best results.
  3. Prepare the Filling: In a bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, vanilla extract, light brown sugar, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and pumpkin puree until smooth and evenly combined.
  4. Roll and Cut the Dough Circles: Remove the dough from the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature for 5-10 minutes to soften slightly. Divide in half. On a well-floured surface, roll out one half into a roughly 12”x12” rectangle about ⅛” thick. Cut or stamp out 5”¼ circles. Repeat with the second half and then gather dough scraps to roll out and cut more circles. Chill dough circles in the fridge for 15-20 minutes if they become too soft.
  5. Fill and Seal the Pasties: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Brush one edge of a dough circle lightly with water using a pastry brush. Place about ⅓ cup of pumpkin filling in the center. Fold the dough over to form a half-moon shape, carefully pressing out air pockets. Crimp the edges firmly to seal both for a neat appearance and to prevent filling leakage. Place the finished pasties on the prepared baking sheet.
  6. Chill Before Baking: Refrigerate the formed pasties on the baking sheet for at least 30 minutes to firm up the dough and keep their shape when baking.
  7. Bake the Pasties: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Bake the pasties in the middle rack until the bottoms are lightly golden and pastry is cooked through, about 25 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. Prepare and Apply the Glaze: In a bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Dollop about 2 tablespoons of glaze onto the center of each cooled pasty and gently spread towards edges. Let the glaze set completely before serving.

Notes

  • Ensure the butter is very cold for the flakiest pastry.
  • Use a sharp cutter or a bowl to cut even dough circles for uniform pasties.
  • Proper chilling of dough and assembled pasties helps prevent shrinkage and spreading during baking.
  • Glazing the pasties adds sweetness and enhances presentation but can be omitted if preferred.
  • Store pasties in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.

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Keywords: Harry Potter, pumpkin pasties, pumpkin hand pies, fall dessert, spiced pumpkin, pastry pies, Halloween treats

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