Halloween Pastries with Nutella Filling might just be my new favorite trick for Halloween baking. They’re flaky, gooey little hand pies dressed up as mummies, and honestly, they look way fancier than the effort it takes to make them. If you can unwrap a candy bar, you can wrap a puff pastry mummy.
I made these for a Halloween food for party spread last year, and they disappeared faster than the candy bowl at my front door. Kids loved the candy eyes, adults loved the Nutella, and I loved that it took me all of 30 minutes. Sometimes the laziest recipes get the loudest applause.
These spooky Halloween treats are the definition of fun Halloween food. A little puff pastry here, a spoonful of Nutella there, and suddenly you’ve got Halloween sweets that look like they came straight off Pinterest. Let’s be real—this is easy Halloween food disguised as culinary wizardry.
Halloween Pastries with Nutella Filling
EQUIPMENT (PAID LINKS)
- Two large baking sheets
- Microwave-safe bowl
- Small bowl or mug
- Fork
- Toothpick
- Fine mesh sieve or sugar duster
- Wire rack
Ingredients
- 2 sheets frozen puff pastry about 11–12 oz each, thawed according to package instructions
- 6 –8 tablespoons Nutella 1 tablespoon for each pie
- 1 large egg beaten
- 12 –16 candy eyes 2 for each pie
- 2 –3 tablespoons powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cut Pastry: Unroll the puff pastry sheets. Cut the first sheet into 6 rectangles (or 8 if the sheets are larger). Cut the second sheet into thin strips about ½ inch wide.2 sheets frozen puff pastry
- Warm Nutella: Place 1 tablespoon of Nutella per pie into a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for 10–20 seconds until smooth and spreadable.6 –8 tablespoons Nutella
- Spread Filling: Spread 1 tablespoon of Nutella onto each rectangle, leaving space around the edges to prevent leaks.
- Make Mummy Wraps: Place pastry strips diagonally across each rectangle to look like mummy bandages. Leave space at the top for the eyes.
- Seal Edges: Trim any extra dough and press the edges together with a fork to seal.
- Brush with Egg Wash: Brush the tops with the beaten egg using a pastry brush.1 large egg
- Bake Mummies: Bake for 12–15 minutes, until golden brown. Let cool for a few minutes, then move to a wire rack. Cool completely before decorating.
- Add Eyes: Use a dab of Nutella on a toothpick to attach two candy eyes to each mummy.12 –16 candy eyes
- Dust and Serve: Lightly dust with powdered sugar before serving.2 –3 tablespoons powdered sugar
Lazy Genius Tips for Halloween Pastries with Nutella Filling
Let Your Puff Pastry Chill… but Not Too Much
Puff pastry is like that friend who’s amazing at parties but a nightmare if you catch them at the wrong time. If it’s too cold, it cracks; too warm, it sticks. The sweet spot is when it bends without breaking, like a yoga pose you can almost hold.
Nutella vs. Whatever’s in the Pantry
Sure, Nutella is the star here, but don’t panic if the jar’s mysteriously empty. Peanut butter, cookie butter, or even jam can step in and save the day. If it spreads, it plays. This is Halloween baking, not the Great British Bake Off.
Egg Wash Is Optional, Sass Is Not
That shiny golden crust? Yeah, that’s the egg wash. But if you forgot eggs or just don’t feel like cracking one, a splash of milk or melted butter works fine. Your pastry won’t call you out for cutting corners.
The Candy Eyes Situation
Let’s be honest, the candy eyes are what make these spooky Halloween treats irresistible. But if you can’t find them, pipe little dots of white chocolate and top with melted dark chocolate. Fake it ‘til you bake it.
Storage Secrets Nobody Tells You
These hand pies taste best on day one when the flaky pastry is still crisp. If you stash them in the fridge, they’ll get soft, but five minutes in a hot oven brings them back to life. Basically, these mummies are immortal if you know the reheat trick.
Dress Them Up or Dumb Them Down
Making these for a Halloween food for party? Dust them with powdered sugar for drama. Making them for your kids on a Tuesday? Skip the sugar and call it a day. The joy of easy Halloween food is knowing when to be extra and when to be lazy.
