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Last Updated: Oct 10, 2024 by Angela Latimer · 1 Comment

Halloween Baked Cheese Mummy

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This Halloween baked cheese mummy recipe features flaky puff pastry wrapped around melted cheese and pepperoni. They are covered in strips of puff pastry and candy eyes to make them look like adorable and festive mummies. Serve them at your next Halloween bash to be the talk of the party.

If you are getting ready for Halloween, see my Halloween cocktails, Halloween cupcake recipes, Halloween cookie recipes, Halloween appetizers, and even more Halloween treats.

Halloween baked cheese mummy on a plate.
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  • 🥘 Ingredients
  • 🔪 How To Make Halloween Baked Cheese Mummies
  • 💭 Angela's Pro Tips & Recipe Notes
  • 🥄 Make Ahead Options
  • 🥡 Storing & Reheating
  • ❓ Halloween Baked Cheese Mummies Recipe FAQs
  • 📖 Recipe Card
  • 💬 Comments & Reviews

I'm always ready to get started on all of the fun holiday festivities, and these Halloween mummies are exactly what I was looking for. They are fun, simple, and the perfect kid-friendly appetizer (that they can even help you make).

Not to mention, they are ready to go in a snap and only use five ingredients. It really doesn't get any easier than this.

🥘 Ingredients

Halloween baked cheese mummy ingredients with labels.
  • Egg - An egg is combined with water to make your egg wash.
  • Puff Pastry - You can find these in the frozen aisle next to pie crusts and whipped topping. Let them thaw before getting started, most boxes will have instructions for this step too.
  • Babybel Cheese - I used the white cheddar flavor, but they have tons of different ones to choose from.
  • Pepperoni - Use regular pepperoni, mini pepperoni, or turkey pepperoni.
  • Candy Eyes - You can usually find these in the baking aisle next to the sprinkles, especially around Halloween.

Be sure to see the free printable recipe card below for ingredients, exact amounts & instructions with tips!

🔪 How To Make Halloween Baked Cheese Mummies

All you need to do to make these is assemble them and then pop them into the oven. You don't have to do any measuring or dough mixing (which is why I love letting the kiddos help).

You'll need a baking sheet, a small bowl, a pastry brush for your egg wash, a 3-inch cookie cutter, and a pizza cutter.

This recipe will yield 6 baked cheese mummies, but you can easily double it with an extra package of puff pastry.

Assemble the Mummies

Step 1: Preheat. Preheat your oven to 400°F (205°C/Gas Mark 6) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Halloween baked cheese mummy process photo 1 bowl with egg wash in it.
Halloween baked cheese mummy process photo 2 puff pastry sheet on a baking sheet being cut into circles with a cookie cutter.

Step 2: Make the egg wash. In a small bowl, whisk together 1 large egg (50 grams) and 1 tablespoon of water to create your egg wash. Set it aside (photo 1).

Step 3: Cut out the pastries. Unfold your 2 sheets of thawed puff pastry and use a circular cookie cutter (about 3 inches in diameter - photo 2) to cut out 12 circles. Save the scraps for later.

Halloween baked cheese mummy process photo 3 circle of puff pastry dough topped with a piece of pepperoni and a mini Babybel cheese.
Halloween baked cheese mummy process photo 4 has 6 assembled rounds of puff pastry and Babybel cheese on a baking sheet.

Step 4: Layer. On 6 of the pastry circles, place one of your 6 slices of pepperoni followed by one of the 6 mini Babybel cheeses (photo 3).

Step 5: Assemble. Use a pastry brush to brush your egg wash around the outside of the puff pastry, and then place a second puff pastry round on top. Gently press the edges together (photo 4).

Halloween baked cheese mummy process photo 5 has 6 assembled puff pastry rounds with added strips of puff pastry.
Halloween baked cheese mummy process photo 6 has six assembled and baked Halloween mummies.

Step 6: Add strips. Use a pizza cutter to slice thin strips out of your puff pastry scraps. Lay them on top of your assembled pastries to look like mummies (photo 5).

Step 7: Bake. Brush the tops of the puff pastries with some more eggwash and then bake in the oven at 400°F (205°C/Gas Mark 6) for 20 minutes or until golden in color (photo 6).

Step 8: Add eyes. Remove the baked mummies from the oven, then add the 12 mini candy eyes.

Step 9: Serve. Serve immediately while warm with a side of marinara sauce.

Halloween baked cheese mummy with candy eyes is on a wooden serving platter.

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💭 Angela's Pro Tips & Recipe Notes

  • Try adding marinara for more flavor. You can add a dollop of marinara sauce on top of your Babybel cheese. Or you can just serve your marinara as a dipping sauce on the side.
  • Use your favorite type of cheese. I used white cheddar Babybel cheese, but you can use any of the flavors you like.
  • Don't skip the egg wash. The egg wash not only helps to seal the top and bottom puff pastry together, but it also makes the top a beautiful golden color.

🥄 Make Ahead Options

You can fully assemble your mummies up to a day before needing them. Store them in a sealed container in the refrigerator.

When ready, brush the mummies with your egg wash and bake as directed. Add the eyes, and you are ready to go.

🥡 Storing & Reheating

These mummy pastries are definitely one of those snacks that is best when enjoyed immediately after making them. You want them to be warm with melted cheese.

However, you can store them in a sealed container at room temperature for a couple of days if needed. However, the puff pastry may lose its crispiness and the cheese will harden as it cools.

Reheating

Reheat your mummies using small bursts in the microwave in order to re-melt the cheese. Or, you can try reheating them in the air fryer or the oven at 350°F (175°C/Gas Mark 4), but keep an eye on them so that the puff pastry doesn't burn.

Tall image of Halloween puff pastry mummies.

❓ Halloween Baked Cheese Mummies Recipe FAQs

Is phyllo dough the same as puff pastry?

While these two items are sold in the same area of the store and may look the same at first glance, they are different. Puff pastry is laminated (meaning it is layered with butter and dough), which creates fluffy, flaky layers.
On the other hand, phyllo dough is very thin and is made using oil instead of butter. You should not swap these for one another.

What kind of cheese should I use?

Mini Babybel cheese is the perfect size for these pastries. They have a few different varieties to choose from, too. If you don't want to use these convenient wax-coated rounds, you could simply cut a block of cheese into similarly sized cubes and use them that way. Gouda, brie, or gruyere would all taste amazing.

Can I bring these to a Halloween party?

Sure. These mummies are perfect for Halloween festivities. However, you will want to try to make them as close to the party as possible and either keep them warm during transport or warm them up upon arriving (as the melted cheese makes them extra special.)

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5 from 13 reviews

Halloween Baked Cheese Mummy

This Halloween baked cheese mummy recipe features flaky puff pastry wrapped around melted cheese and pepperoni! They are covered in strips of puff pastry and candy eyes to make them look like adorable and festive mummies! Serve them at your next Halloween bash to be the talk of the party!
Author | Angela Latimer
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 557kcal
Prep 10 minutes minutes
Cooking 20 minutes minutes
Total Time 30 minutes minutes
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Ingredients
 

  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 2 sheets puff pastry (thawed)
  • 6 mini Babybel cheese (your preferred flavor)
  • 6 slices pepperoni
  • 12 mini candy eyes

(Note: 2x or 3x only changes the ingredient list)

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Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 400°F (205°C/Gas Mark 6) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together 1 large egg and 1 tablespoon water to create your egg wash. Set it aside.
  • Unfold your 2 sheets puff pastry and use a circular cookie cutter (about 3 inches in diameter) to cut out 12 circles. Save the scraps for later.
  • On 6 of the pastry circles, place one of your 6 slices pepperoni followed by one of the 6 mini Babybel cheese.
  • Use a pastry brush to brush your egg wash around the outside of the puff pastry and then place a second puff pastry round on top. Gently press the edges together.
  • Use a pizza cutter to slice thin strips out of your puff pastry scraps. Lay them on top of your assembled pastries to look like mummies.
  • Brush the tops of the puff pastries with some more eggwash and then bake in the oven at 400°F (205°C/Gas Mark 6) for 20 minutes, or until golden in color.
  • Remove the baked mummies from the oven and add your 12 mini candy eyes.
  • Serve immediately while warm with a side of marinara sauce.

Notes

Notes:
  • You can add a dollop of marinara sauce on top of your Babybel cheese. Or, you can just serve your marinara as a dipping sauce on the side.
  • I used white cheddar Babybel cheese, but you can use any of the flavors you like.
  • The egg wash not only helps to seal the top and bottom puff pastry together, but it also makes the top a beautiful golden color.
Storage:
  • These mummies are best served fresh when they are warm and the cheese is melted.
  • If needed, you can store them at room temperature in an airtight container for a day or two, but the puff pastry won't stay crispy. You can reheat them in the microwave to re-melt the cheese. 

Nutrition

Calories: 557kcal (28%) | Carbohydrates: 41g (14%) | Protein: 11g (22%) | Fat: 38g (58%) | Saturated Fat: 12g (75%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 18g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 48mg (16%) | Sodium: 398mg (17%) | Potassium: 67mg (2%) | Fiber: 1g (4%) | Sugar: 4g (4%) | Vitamin A: 46IU (1%) | Calcium: 13mg (1%) | Iron: 2mg (11%)
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Course Appetizer, Halloween, party foods
Cuisine American
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  1. Angela Latimer says

    October 10, 2024 at 8:30 am

    5 stars
    It's that time of year to grab some babybel cheese, pepperoni, and puff pastry sheets to make these tasty party treats. The kids LOVE eating these with some warm marinara sauce at any Halloween bash. Yum! ~ Angela

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