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A plate of mummy pastries-raspberry cream cheese danishes, Halloween style.
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Mummy Pastries

These Halloween Mummy Pastries work up in just a few minutes, and are super cute. Think "berry and cheese danishes", just done up as festive Halloween hand pies!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Breakfast, brunch, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: Danish
Servings: 6 Pastries
Calories: 764kcal
Author: Marie Porter

Equipment

  • 2 Baking Sheets
  • Parchment Paper

Ingredients

Pastries

  • 1 package Puff Pastry thawed (1 lb / 454 grams)
  • 4 oz Cream Cheese softened
  • ½ cup Seedless raspberry or strawberry jam
  • 1 Large egg beaten

Glaze

  • 2 tablespoon Melted butter
  • 2 cups Powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • Pinch Salt
  • 2 tablespoon Milk
  • Confectionery eyes

Instructions

Pastries:

  • Preheat oven to 400 F, line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
  • Lay one sheet of puff pastry, cut into 6 rectangles - one cut to divide it in half lengthwise, then 2 cuts across to divide each half into 3 parts.
  • Place pastry rectangles on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Divide cream cheese between the 6 pastry rectangles, spreading in the center of each. Be sure to leave a ½" border of pastry edge, around the cream cheese.
  • Spoon 1-2 teaspoon of jam over the cream cheese on each pastry, again leaving the ½" border of pastry around the outside edge of each puff pastry rectangle. Set pan aside.
  • Lay out the second sheet of puff pastry. Use a pizza wheel to cut the sheet into thin strips.
  • Arrange the pastry strips over the prepared pastry rectangles at random angles. I like to leave an opening about ¼ of the way down from the “top” edge, for the confectionary eyes.
  • Use the pizza wheel to trim any overhanging pastry strips, then use the tines of a fork to crimp the edges, sealing the strips down to the base.
  • Whisk the egg until smooth, then use a pastry brush to brush the egg over each pastry. (The pastry parts, anyway!).
  • Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until the pastry is flaky and golden brown. Remove from oven and allow to cool to room temp.

Glaze:

  • In a glass bowl or measuring cup, whisk together glaze ingredients (except eyes) until smooth. You may want to add a little more sugar or milk, to get the consistency you want to work with.
  • Affix a pastry bag with a couple set and a flat piping tip. Spoon glaze into the prepared pastry bag.
  • Place 2 confectionery eyes on each pastry, serve.
  • Carefully pipe the glaze over each cooled pastry, following the lines of the pastry strips on top. Allow glaze to set, then serve!

Nutrition

Serving: 1Pastry | Calories: 764kcal | Carbohydrates: 95g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 40g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 19g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 57mg | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 112mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 54g | Vitamin A: 419IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 2mg