Halloween Mummy Apple Danish
Get creative in the kitchen without spending too much time! Our Halloween Mummy Apple Danish is a spooky delight. With puff pastry and pie filling, it’s a shortcut to homemade treats. Impress your family with this easy recipe!
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Can you believe it’s already October?! Halloween is around the corner, and you know what that means – it’s time for some spooktacular kitchen adventures. But I understand that as short-on-time mommas, time can be a precious commodity. That’s why I’m here to introduce you to a fun new recipe, which is our Halloween Mummy Apple Danish, a delicious treat that’s as fun to make as it is to eat!
This recipe is all about the easy route to homemade goodness. We’re skipping the time-consuming prep and mess that a traditional Danish can involve by using convenient puff pastry and ready-made apple pie filling. It’s a game-changer for busy moms like us, and the results are sure to impress.
How to Make Mummy Apple Danish
Imagine flaky layers of puff pastry, filled with sweet, cinnamon-spiced apple goodness, all wrapped up like spooky mummies. To add a whimsical touch, we’ll finish them off with candy eyes that will make your kiddos laugh.
If your kids are like mine, we all agree– These Mummy Apple Danishes are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet snack during the Halloween season.
Roll Out Your Puff Pasty
Roll out both sheets of puff pastry on a lightly floured surface until they are 1/4” thick.
Using a pizza wheel or sharp knife, cut one sheet horizontally into strips. Try not to make straight uniform cuts. Then cut the strips into smaller 3” strips.
On the second sheet, cut into 12 uniform rectangles.
Spoon Out Your Pie Filling
Add a heaping spoonful of pie filling to the center of each rectangle, leaving a 1/2” border.
Criss Cross to Make Your “Mummies”
Whisk the egg to make an egg wash and brush the border of the rectangles.
Place the smaller strips of puff pastry across the top of the rectangles in a crisscross pattern, if you overlap the strips along the border, use the egg wash to bind the strips together. Leave openings between the strips to expose the pie filling and imitate a spooky mummy wrap.
Pinch the border of the strudel to seal it.
Bake Your Apple Danishes
Bake on parchment at 350° for 15 or until crispy golden.
Once cooked, let the strudels cool before icing them.
Decorate with Icing
While the strudels cool, add the powdered sugar and milk to a mixing bowl and whisk until the smooth icing is formed.
Once the strudels have cooled, apply the icing however you like, pouring over or using a squeeze bottle for a more controlled application.
Add the eyes to each halloween mummy Apple Danish strudel.
Let the icing firm a bit and enjoy!
Apple Danish Frequently Asked Questions
But before we dive into this easy and fun recipe, let’s address some common questions you might have:
1. Where can I find puff pastry dough and pie filling?
You can find the puff pastry in the freezer section of your grocery store. The pie filling will be located in the baking aisle.
2. Can I use other fruit pie fillings?
Absolutely!
Feel free to experiment with your favorite fruit fillings. Raspberry or Strawberry would look especially spooky given the Halloween theme!
3. Can I make these in advance for a Halloween party?
Yes, we’ll share tips on storing and reheating these treats.
4. Are these suitable for kids to help in the kitchen?
This recipe is kid-friendly and a great way to involve your little ones in the Halloween fun.
5. Can I use a homemade apple pie filling?
If you prefer homemade, we’ve got you covered with this quick apple pie filling recipe.
Storage Suggestions:
Store in an airtight container. Before serving, warm them in the oven at 275 for 15 minutes or microwave until warmed through. Serve with ice cream for a delicious a’ la mode treat!
Tools Needed:
So, let’s get started making these adorable Spooky Mummy Apple Danishes. Your family will love them, and you’ll love how easy they are to make!
Halloween Mummy Apple Danish
Our Halloween Mummy Apple Danish is a spooky delight. With puff pastry and pie filling, it's a shortcut to homemade treats. Impress your family with this easy recipe!
Ingredients
- 2 sheets puff pastry dough
- 2 1/2 cups homemade apple pie filling, or 20oz can
- 1 egg
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp milk
- 24 candy eyes
Instructions
1. On a lightly floured surface, roll out both sheets of puff pastry until they are 1/4” thick.
2. Using a pizza wheel or sharp knife, cut one sheet horizontally into strips. Try not to make straight uniform cuts. Then cut the strips into smaller 3” strips.
3. On the second sheet, cut into 12 uniform rectangles.
4. Add a heaping spoonful of pie filling to the center of each rectangle, leaving a 1/2” border.
5. Whisk the egg to make an egg wash and brush the border of the rectangles.
6. Place the smaller strips of puff pastry across the top of the rectangles in a crisscross pattern, if you overlap the strips along the border, use the egg wash to bind the strips together. Leave openings between the strips to expose the pie filling and imitate a spooky mummy wrap.
7. Pinch the border of the strudel to seal it.
8. Bake on parchment at 350° for 15 or until crispy golden.
9. Once cooked, let the strudels cool before icing them.
10. While the strudels cool, add the powdered sugar and milk to a mixing bowl and whisk until the smooth icing is formed.
11. Once the strudels have cooled, apply the icing however you like, either pouring over or using a squeeze bottle for a more controlled application.
12. Add the eyes to each mummy strudel.
13. Let the icing firm a bit and enjoy!
Notes
Warm before serving.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 12 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 236Total Fat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 16mgSodium: 124mgCarbohydrates: 42gFiber: 1gSugar: 24gProtein: 2g
