Description

Adorable vegan blueberry ghost hand pies with flaky pastry and sweet blueberry filling, perfect for Halloween festivities.

Ingredients

Scale

2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 cup vegan butter, chilled and cubed
1 tsp salt
6–8 tbsp ice water
2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
⅓ cup granulated sugar
1 tbsp cornstarch
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp vanilla extract
Vegan chocolate chips (for the ghost eyes)
Almond milk or coconut milk (for brushing the pastry)
Sprinkle of sugar (optional, for a sparkly finish)

Instructions

In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt. Add the chilled vegan butter and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to cut it into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add the ice water, one tablespoon at a time, until the dough comes together. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill for 30 minutes.
In a small saucepan, combine the blueberries, sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the mixture thickens. Let it cool completely.
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
On a lightly floured surface, roll out the chilled dough to about ⅛ inch thick. Use a ghost-shaped cookie cutter to cut out pairs of ghost shapes.
Place a spoonful of blueberry filling in the center of one ghost cutout. Place another ghost cutout on top, and use a fork to crimp the edges together to seal.
Use vegan chocolate chips to create eyes for your ghost. Brush the tops of the pies with almond or coconut milk and sprinkle with sugar if desired.
Transfer the pies to the lined baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
Allow the pies to cool for 10-15 minutes before serving.

Notes

[‘Cold butter is key to achieving a flaky crust. If the dough starts to warm up, pop it back in the fridge for a few minutes.’, ‘Don’t overfill the pies to avoid leaks during baking.’, ‘Chill the assembled pies for 10 minutes before baking to help them hold their shape.’, ‘Experiment with different ghost expressions using chocolate chips or other edible decorations.’]

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 pie
Calories: 200
Sugar: 12
Sodium: 150
Fat: 10
Saturated Fat: 2
Carbohydrates: 25
Fiber: 2
Protein: 2

Keywords: Halloween, Vegan, Blueberry, Hand Pies, Ghost, Dessert, Plant-Based, Easy Recipe