How far in advance can I make these Handheld Pies?
You can make these Halloween pies a couple of days in advance, but they are best when fresh and right out of the oven
Storage: Store leftover Halloween Pastries covered in the refrigerator for 2-3 days
Reheating: Reheat puff pastries in the oven for about 5 minutes or until heated through. You can also microwave them to heat them up
Reheating Side Note: The marshmallow and chocolate chip eyes will probably melt during the reheating process
What Else Can I Fill Pastry Handheld Pies With?
- chocolate – melt chocolate chips and add to the center
- apple pie filling
- pumpkin pie filling – you’ll want to add other ingredients to the filling like evaporated milk and spices before making it into a handheld pie
- fruit jam
- ham and cheese
- sausage and cheese
- hamburger meat – seasoned to make an empanada
- pie fillings – various
Tips and Tricks:
- line your baking sheet with parchment paper to ensure even baking and catch any stray jam that might run off of the pastry while baking
- fold the sides of your mummy with a short edging to prevent the jam from running
- don’t overthink the mummy bandages. The more uneven they are, the better
- do brush an egg wash over your pastry to get that golden brown color
- do not add the eyes until your pastry is done baking