Pepita Pesto Mummies by Trina Eats
These Pepita Pesto Mummies are a frightfully delicious savoury Halloween snack. Packed with flavour, they’re sure to be a hit with little monsters and grown-ups alike. Make the Spooky Jam Ghosts too as an adorable accompaniment.
Recipe supplied by Trina Eats.
Ingredients
Pepita Pesto
Method
- Preheat oven to 190°C fan forced. Line 2 large baking trays with baking paper.
- For the pepita pesto place all ingredients in a blender. Blend, scraping down the sides halfway, until smooth and combined (pesto will be thick).
- Use a 9.5cm gingerbread man cutter to cut out 18 shapes from pastry sheets. Place on prepared trays. Use a ruler to cut 5mm strips of pastry from offcuts. Place on a lined plate and place in fridge to keep cool until use.
- Use a teaspoon to spread each mummy with pesto. Place offcut strips over each man, layering to create a mummy ribbon effect. Use a small sharp knife to trim offcuts and use the side of the knife to gently press against mummy to stick.
- Place 2 cut olive pieces on each mummy to represent eyes. Gently brush the tops of each mummy with the beaten egg. Bake, turning trays after 10 minutes, for 16 minutes or until golden, puffed and cooked through.
Top Tips
- It’s easier to work with only partially thawed pastry. If getting too soft and difficult to handle, place in the freezer for 5-10 minutes to firm up.
- Cheat’s pesto – grab a jar or tub of fresh pesto from your local IGA instead of making your own.
- Speed it up! You could sprinkle the mummies with shredded parmesan cheese instead of the pastry off-cuts to save time. Equally as delicious!
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