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Spooky Pumpkin Pastries

Quick, easy and gluten-free, these Spooky Pumpkin Pastries are made for sharing. Packed with pumpkin puree and a hint of spice, serve these at your next ghoulish gathering!

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Bake Level
Easy
Serves
6 Servings
Prep time
15 mins
Bake time
15 mins
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Spooky pumpkin pastries

Method

Baker’s Mode (Keep Screen Awake)

Equipment required

Pastry Brush

Knife

Baking tray

Pumpkin shaped cookie cutter

Wire cooling rack

Nutrition estimate

1 pastry

  • Calories 200 kcal
  • Fat 10.0 g
  • Saturated fat 4.0 g
  • Carbohydrates 25.0 g
  • Sugars 5.0 g
  • Fibre 1.0 g
  • Protein 3.0 g

Common questions

Should puff pastry be cold when I bake it?
Yes. Warm puff loses the distinct layers of butter or margarine and may bake unevenly. If it softens while shaping, chill it on the tray before baking.
Do I need to thaw frozen puff pastry fully before use?
Follow pack instructions. Often you unfold when pliable but still cool—too warm and layers stick; rock-hard and it cracks. A few minutes at room temperature is usually enough to unfold without warming the whole sheet.
Why did my puff pastry not rise?
Common causes are warm dough, old pastry, crushed layers from heavy rolling, or opening the oven early so steam escapes. Bake at a high enough temperature initially so water in the fat turns to steam and lifts the layers.
What oven temperature is best for puff pastry?
A hot oven—often around 200°C or higher for the first part of baking—helps rapid steam generation. Some recipes reduce heat partway through so the inside cooks without burning the top.
Can I egg-wash puff pastry?
Yes. Egg wash gives colour and shine. Brush lightly so you do not seal the edges you want to flake apart; sometimes only the visible top is washed.
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