Spiced pumpkin and parmesan cheese wrapped in a flaky pastry. These pumpkin pasties are a savory version of the treats served to Harry, Ron, and Hermione on the Hogwarts Express. They make the perfect addition to any Harry Potter watch party!
Why You’ll Love These Pumpkin Pasties
- Easy to make. It’s almost like magic how easily these pumpkin pasties come together. With a few simple ingredients, you’ll have a fun, unique snack.
- Harry Potter inspired. Harry encounters pumpkin pasties on the train to Hogwarts. These pasties are a fun treat to have while watching your favorite Harry Potter movie or reading your favorite book. One bite and you’ll feel like you’re transported to the Great Hall.
- Perfect fall snack. What says fall or autumn like pumpkin-flavored things? These pasties combine the spices of fall with a butter, flaky pastry. It’s like autumn in your mouth.
Ingredients
- 2 store-bought pie pastry crusts (or make this homemade rough puff pastry).
- Canned pumpkin (not pumpkin pie puree)
- Pumpkin pie spice
- Shredded Parmesan cheese
- An egg wash to make the pastry extra golden brown. (only if using homemade dough)
How to Make Pumpkin Pasties
Making these pumpkin pasties is super simple, especially if you’re using store-bought pastry. If you are making your own, follow the instructions in the recipe, roll the dough out into a large rectangle, and then follow these instructions.
Divide the dough into 16 circles. These will be small, bite-sized pasties that make great appetizers or snacks.
Add the pumpkin pie spice and salt to the pumpkin and mix together.
Add 1-2 tsp of pumpkin mixture to one side of the pastry. Sprinkle with cheese.
Fold the dough over the pumpkin to make a half-moon shape. Dip your fingers in water and tightly press and seal the dough together. Use a fork to crimp the edges.
If using homemade pastry dough, brush the tops of each filled pasty with an egg wash. Bake at 350 for 20 minutes.
The Perfect Addition to Your Harry Potter Watch Party
Who doesn’t love curling up with a blanket and watching a Harry Potter movie marathon? Or spending hours devouring your favorite book series?
These pumpkin pasties make the perfect themed snack for your evening.
And if you’re looking to take your Harry Potter evening up another notch, this pumpkin pasties recipe was taken from a complete Watch Party Pack: Wizardry Edition my husband and I created! 🙂 It includes 6 recipes, a highly designed menu, food labels, an invitation template, and a grocery list.
These recipes have been curated and written by me and my husband did all the original drawings! If this is something you’re interested in, use code KARIBAKES for 20% off your order. 🙂
Have a magical time baking!
Pumpkin Pasties
Ingredients
- 2 store-bought pie crust pastries
- 1 cup canned pumpkin
- 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Mix together pumpkin, pumpkin pie spice, and salt in a small bowl.
- Roll out pastry dough and divide into 16 pieces.
- Place 1-2 tsp of the pumpkin mixture on one half of the circles. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese. Try not to overfill.
- Fold the dough over the pumpkin filling to make a half moon shape. Dip your fingertips and water and tightly press and seal the dough together. Use a fork to crimp the edges.
- Bake at 350°F for 20 minutes or until the pastry is golden brown. (If using homemade dough, brush the tops of the pasties with an egg wash.)
Notes
Last Updated on November 4, 2023 by Kari Bakes
