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Baked Cheese Mummies Recipe

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Baked Cheese Mummies are a fun and spooky appetizer perfect for Halloween gatherings. Made with flaky puff pastry wrapped around melted Mini Babybel cheeses, these adorable mummies are finished with candy eyes and served with honey or your favorite jam for a sweet and savory treat.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 2 sheets thawed puff pastry
  • 14 Mini Babybel® cheeses (wax removed)
  • 1/3 cup honey or your favorite jam
  • 28 candy eyes or mini chocolate chips

For Egg Wash and Preparation

  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon water
  • 1–2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (for dusting)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Workspace and Ingredients: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line two large baking sheets with parchment paper. Make sure your puff pastry sheets are thawed according to package directions. In a small bowl, whisk together 1 large egg and 1 teaspoon of water to create the egg wash. Remove the wax coating from all Mini Babybel cheeses so they are ready to be wrapped.
  2. Form Mummy Bodies: Lightly dust your work surface with flour and unroll one sheet of puff pastry. Smooth out any creases by gently rolling it out. Cut each pastry sheet into 7 equal rectangular pieces, making 14 rectangles total. Place these rectangles spaced out on your prepared baking sheets. Center one Mini Babybel cheese inside each pastry rectangle, leaving about a 1/2-inch border around the cheese.
  3. Wrap the Mummies: Cut leftover pastry or trimmings into thin strips approximately 1/4 to 1/2 inch wide. Wrap each cheese-filled rectangle with these pastry strips in a crisscross fashion to resemble mummy wrappings, pressing the ends gently onto the base pastry to secure them. Leave a small gap near the top third of the mummy for the face area. Repeat for all mummies and refrigerate the baking sheets for 10-15 minutes so the pastry firms up before baking.
  4. Bake the Mummies: Remove the chilled mummies from the fridge. Lightly brush the tops of the pastry strips and any exposed base pastry with the prepared egg wash. Place the baking sheets in the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the pastry has puffed up and turned a beautiful golden brown, and the cheese inside is melted and bubbling. If baking on two sheets, swap their positions halfway through for even cooking. Once baked, let them cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes.
  5. Add Finishing Touches and Serve: Carefully transfer the baked mummies to a wire cooling rack. When cool enough to handle, place two candy eyes or mini chocolate chips into each mummy’s face gap to create eyes. Let the mummies cool for an additional 5-10 minutes before serving. Offer honey or your favorite jam on the side as a delicious dipping sauce. Serve warm and enjoy the spooky cheesy treat!

Notes

  • Make sure to thaw the puff pastry fully for easier handling and better puff.
  • Handle the pastry gently to avoid tearing when wrapping the cheese.
  • Swap baking sheets halfway through baking to ensure even browning.
  • Use candy eyes for a fun look or mini chocolate chips as an alternative.
  • Serve shortly after baking to enjoy warm melted cheese and flaky pastry.

Keywords: Halloween appetizer, cheesy puff pastry, Mini Babybel recipe, baked cheese snacks, spooky party food

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