Hogwart's Express Pumpkin Pasties | Harry Potter Inspired Recipes

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F. Unroll the pie crust and let it sit until room temperature. Use a round cookie cutter to stamp out circles for the pasties. Gather any leftover dough, reroll it with a rolling pin to flatten, and cut out additional circles.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, brown sugar, nutmeg, cinnamon, ground cloves, and a pinch of salt. Stir until well blended. Spoon about half a tablespoon of this filling into the center of each dough circle.
3. Dip your fingertips in water and run them along the edges of each pastry. Fold the pastry over to enclose the filling and gently press the edges together to seal.
4. Brush the tops of the pasties with the egg wash (1 egg whisked with 1 tablespoon of water). Cut a few small slits on top of each pasty to allow steam to escape. Arrange them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
5. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the pasties are golden brown.
6. While the pasties are baking, mix the powdered sugar and milk together in a small bowl until you have a smooth, runny icing.
7. Remove the pasties from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy them warm, or drizzle with the icing.