Spooky Pies

  • 15MINS
  • 20MINS
  • Serves 16
  • 91KCAL

These puff pastry Spooky Pies are frightfully easy to make, filled with jam and Biscoff spread for a Halloween treat everyone will love.

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NutritionPer Serving

  • Calories91
  • Fat3.7g
  • Carbs12g
  • Saturates1.5g
  • Protein2.1g
  • Sugars2.1g

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Hosting a Halloween party or just fancy giving the trick or treaters something a bit more homemade this year? These Spooky Pies are frightfully simple to make and even more delicious to eat. We’ve “mummified” a gooey jam and Biscoff spread centre inside golden, buttery puff pastry and added edible eyes for an extra spooky finish. Your little monsters will love them, and they’re just as big of a hit with grown-ups too.

They’re perfect for buffets or a night on the sofa with a scary film and a cuppa. We recommend serving them warm for an extra gooey centre!

What diets are these Spooky Pies suitable for?

This recipe for Spooky Pies is suitable for vegetarian diets. It can be made dairy-free, as long as you swap out the following ingredients for dairy-free alternatives:

  • Dairy-free puff pastry

Remember to take extra care when you’re cooking for people with allergies. Use separate utensils, cookware, and preparation surfaces.

Do you need any special ingredients to make Spooky Pies?

No, this recipe doesn’t call for any special ingredients, but you will need a 6cm biscuit cutter. Don’t have one already? Don’t worry, we’ve linked one below. You’ll also need some edible eyes, which you’ll find in the baking section of your local supermarket.

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How many calories are in these Spooky Pies?

There are just 91 calories per pie in this recipe, which means it falls into our Everyday Light category. These recipes are all 400 calories or less, making these Spooky Pies perfect if you’re following a calorie-controlled diet. They also fit well with any one of the major diet plans, like Weight Watchers for instance.

As a guide, an average man needs around 2,500kcal (10,500kJ) a day to maintain a healthy body weight. For an average woman, that figure is around 2,000kcal (8,400kJ) a day. Obviously, if your goal is to lose weight, then you might want to adjust these slightly. You can read more about these recommendations on the NHS website.

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 180°C, and line a large baking tray with a sheet of non-stick baking paper.

Step 2

Cut 16 circles out of the pastry, then lay them out on the lined baking tray.

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Step 3

Cut thin strips out of the remaining pastry.

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Step 4

Divide the jam and Biscoff spread between the circles of pastry, leaving a gap around each edge of the circle. For reference, we made 8 of each flavour pie.

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Step 5

Brush the edges of the pastry circles with egg. Add the pastry strips on-top of the jam and Biscoff, overlapping and criss-crossing in places to create a ‘bandaged’ effect. Seal the strips to the circles of pastry, crimping with a fork or knife.

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Step 6

Brush a little more egg on top. Place the tray into the oven for 15-20 minutes until the pastry is lightly golden brown and crisp.

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Step 7

Remove from the oven and leave to cool for 10 minutes. Place two edible eyes on each pie, and serve warm, or leave to cool and store in an air-tight container until ready to serve.

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Spooky Pies, baked and ready for serving.

What could I serve with these Spooky Pies?

We think that these Spooky Pies would go down a treat as part of a festive Halloween spread. Here are some other options for your table:

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How do you know when these Spooky Pies are cooked?

You should bake these Spooky Pies for 20 minutes. Once they’re lightly golden and crisp, leave them to cool down for 10 minutes.

Here in the UK, standard advice is to cook food until it has reached 70°C and stayed at that temperature for 2 minutes. This is to keep you and whoever it is you’re cooking for safe.

How long can you keep these Spooky Pies in the fridge?

We recommend plating up your Spooky Pies and serving them straightaway.

If you do plan on saving them for later, make sure to store these Spooky Pies in an airtight container. They should last for approximately 4 days or so.

Can I freeze these Spooky Pies?

No, this recipe is not suitable for freezing.

How do I reheat these Spooky Pies?

From chilled: You can pop these Spooky Pies in the oven for a few minutes to warm them up. Just be careful not to burn them!

 

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Spooky Pies

These puff pastry Spooky Pies are frightfully easy to make, filled with jam and Biscoff spread for a Halloween treat everyone will love.
  • Prep Time
    15 MINS
  • Cook Time
    20 MINS
  • KCals 91
  • Carbs 12G

Ingredients

  • 320 g ready-rolled light puff pastry sheet
  • 1 tbsp reduced sugar jam
  • 1 tbsp smooth Biscoff spread
  • 1 medium egg, beaten
  • 16 pairs edible eyes

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Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 180°C and line a large baking tray with a sheet of non-stick baking paper.
  2. Cut 16 circles out of the pastry, then lay them out on the lined baking tray.
  3. Cut thin strips out of the remaining pastry.
  4. Divide the jam and Biscoff spread between the circles of pastry, leaving a gap around each edge of the circle. For reference, we made 8 of each flavour pie.
  5. Brush the edges of the pastry circles with egg. Add the pastry strips on-top of the jam and Biscoff, overlapping and criss-crossing in places to create a 'bandaged' effect. Seal the strips to the circles of pastry, crimping with a fork or knife.
  6. Brush a little more egg on top. Place the tray into the oven for 15-20 minutes, until the pastry is lightly golden brown and crisp.
  7. Remove from the oven and leave to cool for 10 minutes. Place two edible eyes on each pie, and serve warm, or leave to cool and store in an air-tight container until ready to serve.

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Recipe notes

Tip 1: If your pastry is getting a little warm, place the tray into the fridge for 10 minutes to firm up.

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