Scream-Face Mini Cherry Hand Pies
✨ Why This Recipe Works
Buttery, flaky golden personal pies with carved Ghostface scream lids oozing glossy, blood-red cherry filling for the ultimate Halloween reveal.
Crafted with everyday pantry staples and perfected in Mery's home kitchen, this Scream-Face Mini Cherry Hand Pies brings authentic comfort and vibrant flavors straight to your table. Every step has been carefully timed and measured so home cooks of any skill level can recreate foolproof, delicious results with ease.
With a quick 25 minutes of prep and 25 minutes of cooking, this wholesome dish balances ease and rich flavor without requiring complicated culinary equipment.
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🥗 Ingredients (tap to check off)
- 2 sheets Rolled pie crust pastry dough (homemade or store-bought, chilled)
- 2 cups Premium chunky cherry pie filling
- 1 egg Egg wash (1 large egg beaten with 1 tbsp milk)
- 1 tbsp Coarse sparkling or turbinado sugar (for crunchy sparkling crust)
👨🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
Cut Pastry Shells & Lids
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease 8 cavities of a standard muffin tin. Unroll the chilled pie dough sheets onto a lightly floured surface. Use a 3.5-inch round cutter to cut 8 bottom crust discs, and a 2.5-inch round cutter to cut 8 top lid discs.
Carve the Scream Faces
On each of the 8 smaller top pastry discs, use the tip of a sharp paring knife to carve two teardrop/oval slanted eyes, two tiny nostril slits, and one elongated screaming oval mouth (Ghostface style). Place the stamped lids in the freezer for 5 minutes to firm up.
Form the Pie Shells
Gently press the larger pastry circles into the bottoms and up the sides of the muffin tin cavities to form deep, uniform mini pie cups.
Fill and Seal with Scream Lids
Spoon 2 generous tablespoons of chunky red cherry filling into each pie cup. Place a chilled scream-face pastry lid directly on top of each pie. Use your fingers or the tines of a small fork to crimp and seal the crust edges together tightly.
Egg Wash & Bake to Flaky Perfection
Brush the tops evenly with beaten egg wash and sprinkle lightly with coarse sparkling sugar. Bake for 22 to 25 minutes until the pastry crusts are puffed, deeply golden-brown, and flaky, and the cherry filling is bubbling.
Rest & The Spooky Ooze Reveal
Let the mini pies cool in the tin for 10 minutes, then gently transfer to a dark slate serving platter. Gently press the side of a warm pie so the warm, glossy ruby cherry filling bulges and flows through the screaming mouth cutout for the ultimate spooky reveal!
🍰 Storing & Chilling Desserts
Refrigeration: Keep covered in an airtight container or under a cake dome in the refrigerator for up to 4 to 5 days.
Serving Tip: For the richest flavor and silkiest mouthfeel, allow refrigerated bakes to rest at room temperature for 15 minutes before serving.
🍳 Recommended Kitchen Equipment
Kitchen Note: Having the right kitchen tools ensures foolproof results. We recommend items tested in our own home kitchen.
📊 Nutritional Breakdown (Per Serving)
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