Description
Whisk yourself away to the wizarding world with these flaky, golden Savory Harry Potter Pumpkin Pasties. With a warm, herbed pumpkin filling wrapped in buttery puff pastry, these hand pies are perfect for movie nights, themed parties, or cozy fall meals. Whether you’re looking for easy dinner ideas, quick breakfast inspiration, or simply magical food ideas, this recipe delivers comfort and whimsy in every bite. It’s an easy recipe that fits the season and your cravings—ideal for kids and adults alike!
Ingredients
1 package puff pastry sheets
1 cup pumpkin puree
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried sage
1 tablespoon olive oil
0.5 teaspoon salt
0.25 teaspoon black pepper
1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a skillet and sauté chopped onion until translucent.
2. Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
3. Stir in pumpkin puree, thyme, sage, salt, and pepper. Cook for 3–5 minutes.
4. Let filling cool slightly.
5. Roll out puff pastry and cut into 4–5 inch circles.
6. Add 1 tablespoon of filling to half the circles.
7. Brush edges with water or egg, top with another circle, and seal with a fork.
8. Score tops and brush with egg wash.
9. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20–25 minutes until golden and puffy.
10. Serve warm or cool and store for later.
Notes
Let the filling cool before assembling to avoid making the pastry soggy.
For extra flair, score the tops in a lightning bolt or Hogwarts house patterns.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British, Themed
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pasty
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: Harry Potter food, savory hand pies, pumpkin pasties, themed party snacks, quick baking recipes