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Easy Cream Cheese Mummy Hand Pies Recipe

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These Easy Cream Cheese Mummy Hand Pies are a fun, spooky Halloween treat with a flaky, buttery crust wrapped around a creamy, sweet vanilla filling. They come together in under 30 minutes using simple ingredients and are perfect for parties.

Ingredients

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  • Two 9-inch refrigerated pie crusts (e.g., Pillsbury)
  • 8 ounces (226g) full-fat cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg (for egg wash)
  • 1 tablespoon water (for egg wash)
  • Candy eyes (optional, for decoration)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a small bowl, combine softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
  3. Gently unroll one pie crust onto a lightly floured surface. Roll lightly to even out thickness to about 1/8-inch.
  4. Using a pizza cutter or sharp knife, cut the crust into strips about 1/2 to 3/4 inch wide. Repeat with the second crust.
  5. Take one strip of pie crust. Place a generous teaspoon-sized dollop of cream cheese filling about 1 inch from the top of the strip.
  6. Fold the top of the strip over the filling, then continue wrapping the strip around itself, slightly overlapping, to create a bandaged mummy look. Pinch the end to seal. Place on prepared baking sheet.
  7. Repeat with remaining strips and filling, spacing pies about 1 inch apart on the baking sheet.
  8. In a small bowl, beat the egg with 1 tablespoon of water. Brush the top of each mummy pie with the egg wash.
  9. Bake for 15-18 minutes, until the crust is deep golden brown and the filling is bubbly. Let cool on the baking sheet for at least 10 minutes.
  10. While still warm, gently press two candy eyes onto each mummy. If cooled completely, use a dab of frosting or cream cheese filling to help the eyes stick.

Notes

Don’t overfill the pies to prevent leaking. Ensure cream cheese is fully softened for a smooth filling. Embrace imperfections for a more authentic mummy look. Start checking at 15 minutes to avoid overbrowning.

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Keywords: Halloween, mummy hand pies, cream cheese, easy dessert, hand pies, spooky treats, fall baking

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