🎉 Introduction
If you’ve ever dreamed of snacking on treats from the Hogwarts Express, these Pumpkin Pasties are for you. Described in the Harry Potter series as little hand pies filled with sweet pumpkin, they’re cozy, spiced, and perfect for autumn.
Made with a buttery homemade pastry and a pumpkin filling spiced with cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, these pasties are just as magical as they sound. Whether you’re hosting a Harry Potter–themed party, preparing for Halloween, or just want a comforting fall dessert, these pumpkin hand pies will transport you straight to Hogsmeade.
🧰 Equipment Needed
- Large mixing bowls
- Measuring cups & spoons
- Whisk
- Rolling pin
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Pastry brush
- Fork (for sealing edges)
🛒 Ingredients
For the pastry:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 20 tbsp unsalted butter (2 ½ sticks), cold and cubed
- ½ tsp salt
- 5–6 tbsp cold milk
For the pumpkin filling:
- 1 (15 oz) can pumpkin puree
- 2 egg yolks
- ⅓ cup light brown sugar, packed
- 2 ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
- Pinch of cloves
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the glaze (optional):
- 26 tbsp powdered sugar (~1 ½ cups)
- 4–5 tbsp milk
- 1 ½ tsp vanilla extract
👩🍳 Directions
Step 1: Make the pastry dough
In a large bowl, whisk together flour and salt. Cut in cold butter using your hands or a pastry cutter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Slowly add cold milk, 1 tablespoon at a time, mixing until dough comes together. Shape into a disk, wrap in plastic, and chill for 30 minutes.
Step 2: Make the filling
In a medium bowl, whisk pumpkin puree, egg yolks, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and vanilla until smooth.
Step 3: Roll and cut pastry
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). On a floured surface, roll out chilled dough to about ⅛-inch thick. Cut into 4–5-inch circles (use a cookie cutter or bowl).
Step 4: Fill and seal pasties
Place 1–2 tablespoons of pumpkin filling in the center of each dough circle. Fold dough over to form a half-moon shape. Seal edges by pressing with a fork. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Step 5: Brush and bake
Brush tops with a little milk for shine. Bake for 22–25 minutes, or until golden brown.
Step 6: Add glaze (optional)
Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Drizzle over cooled pasties.
Step 7: Serve
Enjoy warm, just like Harry did on the train to Hogwarts!
🍽️ Servings & Timing
- Servings: ~12 pumpkin pasties
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Chill Time: 30 minutes
- Bake Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: ~1 hour 20 minutes
🧊 Storage & Reheating
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
- Refrigerate for up to 5 days.
- Freeze unbaked pasties for up to 2 months; bake from frozen (adding 3–4 minutes).
- Reheat baked pasties in a 325°F oven for 5–7 minutes.
🥄 Variations
- Savory Pumpkin Pasties: Add sautéed onion, sage, and cheese to the filling for a savory version.
- Apple-Pumpkin Pasties: Mix diced apples into the filling.
- Chocolate Pumpkin Pasties: Stir mini chocolate chips into the filling.
- Mini Pasties: Cut smaller pastry circles for bite-sized party snacks.
- Festive Glaze: Tint the glaze orange or gold for a magical touch.
❓ 10 FAQs
- Are pumpkin pasties from Harry Potter sweet or savory? – In the books, both versions exist, but this recipe is sweet.
- Can I use store-bought pie crust? – Yes, it’s a quick shortcut.
- Can I make them vegan? – Yes, use vegan butter, plant milk, and flax egg yolks.
- Do I need to glaze them? – No, they’re delicious plain or with glaze.
- Can I use fresh pumpkin? – Yes, just puree and drain well.
- What’s the texture like? – Flaky pastry with creamy spiced pumpkin filling.
- Can I prepare them ahead? – Yes, assemble and refrigerate unbaked pasties for 24 hours.
- Do they taste like pumpkin pie? – Yes, but handheld and more portable.
- Can kids help make these? – Absolutely, sealing edges with a fork is fun for kids.
- How do I keep the filling from leaking? – Don’t overfill and make sure to seal tightly.
🏁 Conclusion
These Sweet Harry Potter Inspired Pumpkin Pasties are flaky, spiced, and filled with magical flavor. They’re easy to make, portable, and taste like the cozy cousin of pumpkin pie. Perfect for Halloween, Harry Potter marathons, or Thanksgiving dessert spreads, they’ll transport you straight into the wizarding world.
Sweet Harry Potter Inspired Pumpkin Pasties | A Wizarding Treat
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour and salt. Cut in cold butter using your hands or a pastry cutter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Slowly add cold milk, 1 tablespoon at a time, mixing until dough comes together. Shape into a disk, wrap in plastic, and chill for 30 minutes.
- In a medium bowl, whisk pumpkin puree, egg yolks, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and vanilla until smooth.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). On a floured surface, roll out chilled dough to about ⅛-inch thick. Cut into 4–5-inch circles (use a cookie cutter or bowl).
- Place 1–2 tablespoons of pumpkin filling in the center of each dough circle. Fold dough over to form a half-moon shape. Seal edges by pressing with a fork. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Brush tops with a little milk for shine. Bake for 22–25 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Drizzle over cooled pasties.
- Enjoy warm, just like Harry did on the train to Hogwarts!
Notes
These Sweet Harry Potter Inspired Pumpkin Pasties are flaky, spiced, and filled with magical flavor. They’re easy to make, portable, and taste like the cozy cousin of pumpkin pie. Perfect for Halloween, Harry Potter marathons, or Thanksgiving dessert spreads, they’ll transport you straight into the wizarding world.
