Description
These Mummy Wrapped Cheesecake Bites are a fun and spooky Halloween treat, combining creamy cheesecake filling with flaky puff pastry wrapped to look like little mummies. Perfect for parties and kids, they feature chocolate chip eyes to add character and are easy to prepare with a simple egg wash giving the pastry a beautiful golden finish.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheesecake Filling
- 8 oz Cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup Sour cream
Pastry & Decoration
- 1 lb Puff pastry sheets (thawed)
- 1 Egg (for egg wash)
- Flour (for dusting)
- 1/4 cup Chocolate chips (for eyes)
- 1 tablespoon Milk (for melting chocolate)
- Powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)
Instructions
- Prepare the Cheesecake Filling: In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Then, fold in the sour cream until fully combined and creamy.
- Prepare the Puff Pastry: Lightly dust your work surface with flour and roll out the thawed puff pastry sheets. Cut the pastry into strips about 1/2 inch wide and long enough to wrap around the cheesecake bites.
- Form Cheesecake Bites: Shape the cheesecake filling into small bite-sized balls, approximately 1 inch in diameter, and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Wrap the Cheesecake Bites: Carefully wrap each cheesecake ball with the puff pastry strips, leaving gaps here and there to create a mummy effect. Slightly overlap the strips to ensure they stick well.
- Apply Egg Wash: Beat the egg with a little water and brush the wrapped bites lightly to give them a glossy, golden finish when baked.
- Bake the Bites: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake the bites on the baking sheet for about 18-20 minutes or until the puff pastry is golden brown and crispy.
- Create the Eyes: Using a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips with the tablespoon of milk in short bursts, stirring until smooth. Using a toothpick or small spoon, place two dots of melted chocolate on each mummy bite to form eyes.
- Optional Finishing Touch: Once cooled slightly, you can dust the mummy bites lightly with powdered sugar for a spooky, frosted look.
- Serve: Arrange the mummy wrapped cheesecake bites on a serving platter and enjoy your spooktacular treat!
Notes
- Ensure the cream cheese is fully softened to avoid lumps in the filling.
- Keep puff pastry cold until ready to use to maintain its flakiness.
- Use parchment paper on the baking sheet to prevent sticking and ease cleanup.
- Be careful not to wrap pastry strips too tightly, or they may crack during baking.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute cream cheese and sour cream with plant-based alternatives.
