Description
Pumpkin Pie Bombs are bite-sized pastries filled with spiced pumpkin puree, wrapped in a flaky golden crust — perfect for capturing the cozy flavors of fall in a handheld treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter (cold and cubed)
- 6 tablespoons ice water
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 large egg
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 egg (beaten, for egg wash)
- Granulated sugar (for sprinkling, optional)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, salt, and sugar. Cut in the cold, cubed butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Gradually add ice water, one tablespoon at a time, mixing until the dough forms. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- In another bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, brown sugar, spices, egg, and vanilla until smooth and well combined.
- Divide the chilled dough into two portions. Roll each portion to ¼ inch thickness on a floured surface. Cut into 4-inch circles.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Place 1 tablespoon of filling in the center of each circle. Fold over to form a half-moon and seal the edges with a fork or your fingers.
- Brush the tops with beaten egg and sprinkle with granulated sugar if desired.
- Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown. Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- For a gluten-free version, use a gluten-free flour blend.
- Use vegan butter or coconut oil to make it dairy-free.
- Use Stevia or erythritol to make it sugar-free.
- Add chocolate chunks, walnuts, or pecans for flavor variations.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bomb
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: pumpkin pie bombs, pumpkin dessert, fall pastry, mini pumpkin pies, autumn treats