These easy Pumpkin Pie Hand Pies are adorable pumpkin-shaped pastries filled with sweet, spiced pumpkin pie filling and baked until golden brown. Made with flaky puff pastry, pumpkin puree, and warm pumpkin pie spice, these mini pumpkin hand pies come together with minimal prep. Each handheld pumpkin pie has a buttery, flaky crust and a deliciously creamy pumpkin center. Perfect for Halloween, Thanksgiving, and fall gatherings, these festive little pies are a fun twist on classic pumpkin pie!
These mini Pumpkin Pie Hand Pies are perfect for fall baking, Halloween parties, Thanksgiving dessert tables, and cozy autumn gatherings. Made with flaky puff pastry and sweet pumpkin spice filling, these festive pumpkin-shaped pastries are easy to serve and fun for kids and adults alike.
For more delicious fall desserts, try my Pumpkin Pop Tarts Homemade with Frosted Maple Icing. If you’re planning Thanksgiving dinner, serve my Pumpkin Pie with Maple Syrup | Best Healthy Recipe for a classic holiday dessert.
For cozy fall breakfasts, make my How to Make Maple Butter (Easy Homemade Recipe). Complete your Halloween dessert table with my Halloween Rice Krispies Treats, an easy, no-bake treat for spooky season.
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- Why You'll Love These Mini Pumpkin Pie Hand Pies
- Top Tip: How to Keep Pumpkin Hand Pies from Leaking
- Ingredients for Mini Pumpkin Pie Hand Pies with Puff Pastry
- 🎃 Pumpkin-Shaped Cookie Cutter
- Prep Steps for Perfect Pumpkin Hand Pies Recipe
- Don't rush the cooling process!
- How to Make Pumpkin Hand Pies with Puff Pastry
- How to Store and Freeze Pumpkin Pie Hand Pies
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Why You'll Love These Mini Pumpkin Pie Hand Pies
- 🎃 Perfect for Fall: These adorable pumpkin-shaped treats are perfect for Halloween parties, Thanksgiving, and autumn gatherings.
- 🥧 Easy to Make: Store-bought puff pastry makes these mini pumpkin hand pies quick and simple to prepare.
- 🍁 Kid-Friendly: Little hands love these fun, individual pumpkin pies, and kids can help cut out the pumpkin shapes.
- ✨ Flaky and Delicious: Buttery, golden puff pastry surrounds a sweet, warmly spiced pumpkin pie filling.
Inspired by It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown, these adorable pumpkin-shaped hand pies are my little tribute to the Great Pumpkin himself! Filled with sweet pumpkin pie filling and wrapped in flaky, golden puff pastry, they’re the perfect treat for a cozy fall movie night, Halloween party, or Thanksgiving dessert table.
- With Love, Genevieve
Top Tip: How to Keep Pumpkin Hand Pies from Leaking
Don’t overfill your pumpkin pie hand pies! Add a small spoonful of pumpkin filling to the center of each puff pastry cutout, leaving enough room around the edges. Seal the edges firmly with a fork and cut a small vent in the top to allow steam to escape while baking. This helps prevent the pumpkin filling from spilling out in the oven.
Ingredients for Mini Pumpkin Pie Hand Pies with Puff Pastry
- 🥐 Puff Pastry: One sheet of store-bought puff pastry creates a buttery, flaky, golden crust without making dough from scratch.
- 🎃 Pumpkin Puree: Gives these mini pumpkin hand pies their rich pumpkin flavor and creamy pumpkin pie filling. Use pure pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling.
- 🥚 Egg: Helps bind the pumpkin pie filling together and gives it a rich, custard-like texture.
- 🍦 Vanilla Extract: Enhances the pumpkin flavor and adds a touch of sweetness.
- 🍂 Brown Sugar: Adds sweetness and a warm, caramel-like flavor to the pumpkin filling.
- 🍁 Pumpkin Pie Spice: Adds classic fall flavors like cinnamon, ginger, and cloves.
- ✨ Nutmeg: Adds an extra layer of warm, aromatic spice that complements the pumpkin.
🎃 Pumpkin-Shaped Cookie Cutter
Use a pumpkin-shaped cookie cutter to create these adorable mini pumpkin pie hand pies. Cut an even number of puff pastry shapes so each hand pie has a top and bottom. Keep the puff pastry cold while working for the best flaky results.
Prep Steps for Perfect Pumpkin Hand Pies Recipe
Preheat the oven to 350°F (confirm temperature) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Keep the puff pastry refrigerated until you’re ready to cut and fill it so the dough stays cold and flaky.
Don't rush the cooling process!
These mini pumpkin pie hand pies puff up beautifully in the oven and naturally settle slightly as they cool. Let them rest on the baking sheet before handling so the flaky pastry can set and the warm pumpkin filling can firm up.
How to Make Pumpkin Hand Pies with Puff Pastry
- Step 1: Add the Pumpkin Pie Filling Ingredients In a mixing bowl or baking dish, add the pumpkin puree, egg, vanilla extract, brown sugar, pumpkin pie spice, and nutmeg.
- Step 2: Mix the Pumpkin Pie FillingStir the ingredients together until smooth and creamy, making sure the brown sugar and spices are evenly incorporated.
- Step 3: Cut Out the Pumpkin Shapes Unfold the cold puff pastry onto a lightly floured surface. Using pumpkin-shaped cookie cutters, cut out an even number of pumpkin shapes.
- Step 4: Add the Pumpkin Pie Filling Spoon a small dollop of pumpkin pie filling onto the center of half the puff pastry cutouts. Leave enough room around the edges to seal the pastries.
- Step 5: Seal and Crimp the Hand Pies Place the remaining puff pastry cutouts on top of the filling. Gently press the edges together and crimp with a fork to seal. Transfer the hand pies to the parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Step 6: Add Egg Wash and Bake Beat the remaining egg and lightly brush it over the tops of the pumpkin pie hand pies.
- Step 7: Season and Bake Sprinkle the pumpkin pie hand pies with pumpkin pie spice and nutmeg. Bake at 400°F for 18–22 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed.
How to Store and Freeze Pumpkin Pie Hand Pies
🧊 Refrigerator: Store cooled pumpkin pie hand pies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days.
❄️ Freezer: Freeze completely cooled hand pies in a freezer-safe container for up to 2 months. Separate layers with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
🥐 Reheating: Warm in a 350°F oven until heated through and the puff pastry is crispy again. Reheat frozen hand pies directly from frozen, allowing extra time.
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Pumpkin Pie Hand Pies (Easy Pumpkin Shaped Pastries)
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 box (2 sheets app. 17.3 oz) Frozen Puff Pastry, thawed but kept cold
- 1 cup Pumpkin Puree
- ½ cup Brown sugar
- 2 large Eggs One egg is mixed into the pumpkin pie filling, and the second egg is beaten and used as an egg wash to give the puff pastry a beautiful golden-brown finish.
- 1 teaspoon Pumpkin Pie Spice (for mixing into the pumpkin pie mix and on top of the pumpkin hand pies)
- 2 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg (for mixing into the pumpkin pie mix and on top of the pumpkin hand pies)
- ½ teaspoon Vanilla Extract
Instructions
- Prepare the Pumpkin Filling: In a mixing bowl, add the pumpkin puree, one egg, vanilla extract, brown sugar, pumpkin pie spice, and ground nutmeg.
- Mix the Filling: Stir all the ingredients together until smooth and creamy, making sure the spices and brown sugar are evenly incorporated.
- Cut the Puff Pastry: Unfold the chilled puff pastry sheets onto a lightly floured surface. Using pumpkin-shaped cookie cutters, cut out an even number of pumpkin shapes.
- Add the Filling: Spoon a small dollop of pumpkin pie filling onto the center of half the puff pastry cutouts, leaving room around the edges for sealing.
- Seal the Hand Pies: Place the remaining puff pastry cutouts on top of the filling. Gently press the edges together and crimp with a fork to seal. Transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet and cut a small vent in the top of each pastry.
- Egg Wash and Bake: Preheat the oven to 400°F. Beat the remaining egg and lightly brush it over the hand pies. Sprinkle with a little extra pumpkin pie spice and nutmeg. Bake for 18–22 minutes, until golden brown and puffed. Allow to cool before serving.
Marie
That's a fun project to make with the leftovers of the pumpkin carvings, and to put the kids to work in the kitchen! Super nice idea.