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Harry Potter Pumpkin Pasties Recipe

Harry Potter Pumpkin Pasties Recipe
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Harry Potter Pumpkin Pasties are a delightful treat inspired by the wizarding world, featuring a perfectly spiced pumpkin filling wrapped in a flaky, buttery pastry. These hand pies combine traditional autumn flavors like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves with a sweet pumpkin puree center, all glazed with a smooth vanilla icing for a charming finish. Perfect for Halloween, themed parties, or cozy fall snacks.

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

Pumpkin 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 of cloves
  • 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree

Vanilla 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 mix evenly. Add the cold, cubed butter and pulse 7 times, incorporating butter without melting it. While the processor is running, pour in the milk and blend until the dough forms a cohesive ball around the blade.
  2. Chill the Dough: Remove the dough and place it on plastic wrap, shaping it into a rectangle. Roll it out tightly to seal in the air and wrap securely. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight to firm up the dough.
  3. Prepare the Filling: Whisk together the egg yolks, vanilla extract, light brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and pumpkin puree until smooth and well combined.
  4. Roll and Cut Dough Circles: Take chilled dough out of the fridge and let it soften for 5-10 minutes. Divide into two halves. On a floured surface, roll one half into a 12”x12” rectangle about ⅛” thick. Cut or stamp out 5¼” circles. Repeat with second half. Gather scraps, roll out again, and cut as many circles as possible, yielding 10-12 circles total. Chill dough circles if softened.
  5. Assemble Pasties: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Lightly brush water on half the edge of each dough circle to help seal. Place about ⅓ cup pumpkin filling in the center, fold over the dough, sealing edges carefully without trapping air. Crimp edges tightly for a neat finish and place on the prepared baking sheet.
  6. Chill Assembled Pasties: Refrigerate the pasties on the tray for at least 30 minutes to firm up before baking.
  7. Bake: Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C). Bake the pasties in the middle rack for about 25 minutes, until the bottoms are lightly golden. Transfer to a cooling rack.
  8. Glaze: Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Spoon 2 tablespoons of glaze onto each pasty and gently spread it to the edges for a glossy finish.

Notes

  • Use very cold butter for the dough to ensure a flaky pastry texture.
  • If dough becomes too soft while working, chill the dough or dough circles in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes before continuing.
  • Crimping the edges not only seals the filling but gives the pasties an authentic, neat appearance.
  • You can substitute water for milk in the pastry for a dairy-free alternative.
  • Store leftover pasties in an airtight container; they can be reheated briefly in the oven for freshness.
  • Make sure the pumpkin puree is well drained and not watery to avoid soggy pastry.

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