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Ghost Hand Pies

Simona
These ghost hand pies are more than just a treat, they’re a delightful Halloween activity that’s sure to leave everyone smiling.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 hand pies

Ingredients
  

  • 2 rolls puff pastry
  • ¼ cup berry jam
  • ¼ cup plant based milk
  • 1 tbsp caster sugar

For the icing

  • 80 g icing sugar
  • 3 tsp lemon juice

Instructions
 

  • Unroll your first puff pastry sheet and cut out 12 ghosts.
    2 rolls puff pastry
  • Repeat with the second sheet, but use a straw to cut out the eyes on 12 ghosts and set them aside.
    2 rolls puff pastry
  • Set the bottom part of the ghosts (no eyes) on a baking tray covered with parchment paper, then spoon a little berry jam in the middle of each ghost.
    ¼ cup berry jam
  • Brush all the sides with some plant based milk, then place the second ghost (with eyes) on top and seal using your thumbs.
    ¼ cup plant based milk
  • Brush the top of each ghost with some extra milk, then dust a little caster sugar.
    ¼ cup plant based milk, 1 tbsp caster sugar
  • Bake at 180C for 15 to 18 minutes or until golden.
  • Let them cool down completely before covering in icing: mix the icing sugar with lemon juice and drizzle on top of each ghost.
    80 g icing sugar, 3 tsp lemon juice
  • If your icing goes inside the eyes of the ghosts, pipe some berry jam on top to make them shiny and red again.

Notes

These ghost hand pies will last for up to two days in an airtight container.
Keyword Ghost hand pies