We’re Harry Potter fans and we love to create recipes from the stories for our kids. These pumpkin pasties are delicious and so easy to make at home. Pumpkin pasties are similar to pumpkin hand pies or Pop Tarts. You’re going to love them served warm with a cold glass of Butterbeer or Pumpkin Juice.
In the Harry Potter stories, students can purchase pumpkin pasties from the snacks trolley while riding on the Hogwarts Express. This recipe is inspired by the treats we tried at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios. Make these delicious little hand pies for your next Harry Potter movie night.
More pumpkin recipes: Pumpkin Spice Latte, Roasted Pumpkin Seeds, Pumpkin Smoothie, Pumpkin Cake.
Ingredients
- Pie Crust – Choose the rolled up refrigerated pie crust, not the kind that comes in a pie pan. Or you can make homemade pie crust.
- Pumpkin Puree – From a can will work fine (ensure that it is pumpkin puree not pumpkin pie filling).
- Honey – Or a sweetener of your choice.
- Vanilla – Choose a high quality vanilla extract.
- Cinnamon – Ground cinnamon.
- Cloves – Ground cloves.
- Nutmeg – Ground nutmeg.
- Salt – A pinch of high quality salt (I like to use flaky sea salt).
- Egg – One egg is needed for the egg wash.
- Milk – For the egg wash.
- Brown Sugar – For sprinkling on the top (this is optional).
How to Make
Begin by preheating your oven to 400°F.
Unroll the pastry on a nonstick surface or a piece of parchment paper. Cut circles in the dough. You can use biscuit cutters, a small bowl or the mouth of a large glass to cut the circles.
Place one to two spoonfuls of filling in the center of each circle. Fold the circle over to seal the filling inside. Dab the edges of the dough with water for a good seal.
Use your fork to crimp the edges of the dough around the outside edge.
Use egg mixed with milk to create an egg wash. Brush onto each pasty with a clean brush.
Bake in the oven for 10-15 minutes until golden brown.
Allow the pasties to cool for five minutes before serving them warm. Enjoy!
Tips for Making
- Savory Version – If you want to make savory pumpkin pasties, add less pie filling, a small piece of brie, cream cheese or mascarpone cheese. I didn’t try this, so if you do please let us know what you think!
- Pumpkin Pie Spice – You can sub the three individual spices for Pumpkin Spice if you have that on hand—this is very similar with the addition of ginger and allspice.
- Garnish – I garnished my pasties with small stars. You can also use lightning bolts or no garnish at all. You can also sprinkle the top with brown sugar, turbinado sugar or decorative sprinkles.
- Reuse Scraps – If you have scraps from the pie crust, use a rolling pin to re-roll it into more dough.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Pumpkin Pasty from Harry Potter?
A Pumpkin Pasty is a treat from the Harry Potter books and movies that is sold on the sweet carts on the Hogwarts Express. It’s a treat found throughout the Harry Potter universe. It’s a small hand pie filled with pumpkin filling and warming spices.
Are Pumpkin Pasties sweet or savory?
Though there is some debate, we think Pumpkin Pasties are a sweet treat since they are served with candies and sweet treats on the Hogwarts Express. Some people believe they could be savory—more similar to English Cornish Pasties. In our recipe, you can split the difference by adding cheese to make a sweet and savory pasty. Our recipe is for the sweet version and includes a variation to make it savory using cheese.
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Learn to make Pumpkin Pasties inspired by Harry Potter using pie crust, pumpkin puree, honey, vanilla, spices and egg wash.
Instructions
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Unroll the pastry on a nonstick surface or a piece of parchment paper. Cut circles in the dough. You can use biscuit cutters, a small bowl or the mouth of a large glass to cut the circles.
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Place one to two spoonfuls of filling in the center of each circle. Fold the circle over to seal the filling inside. Dab the edges of the dough with water for a good seal. Use your fork to crimp the edges of the dough around the outside edge.
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Use egg mixed with milk to create an egg wash. Brush onto each pasty with a clean brush.
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Bake for 10-15 minutes until golden brown.
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Allow the pasties to cool for five minutes before serving them warm. Enjoy!
Notes
- Savory Version – If you want to make savory Pumpkin Pasties, add less pie filling, a small piece of brie, cream cheese or mascarpone cheese. I didn’t try this, so if you do please let us know what you think!
- Pumpkin Pie Spice – You can sub the three individual spices for Pumpkin Spice if you have that on hand—this is very similar with the addition of ginger and allspice.
- Garnish – I garnished my pasties with small stars. You can also use lightning bolts or no garnish at all. You can also sprinkle the top with brown sugar or decorative sprinkles.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Pumpkin Pasties
Amount per Serving
% Daily Value*
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Notice: Nutrition is auto-calculated, using Spoonacular, for your convenience. Where relevant, we recommend using your own nutrition calculations.
