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Baked Cheese Mummies Recipe

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Baked Cheese Mummies are a fun and spooky appetizer perfect for Halloween or themed parties. Mini Babybel® cheeses are wrapped in flaky puff pastry strips to mimic mummy wrappings, baked until golden and melty, then adorned with candy eyes for a playful finish. Served warm with honey or jam, these bite-sized treats combine creamy cheese with sweet dipping for a delightful flavor contrast.

Ingredients

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Cheese and Pastry

  • 2 sheets thawed puff pastry
  • 14 Mini Babybel® cheeses (wax removed)

Other Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup honey or your favorite jam
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon water
  • 28 candy eyes or mini chocolate chips
  • 1–2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (for dusting)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Workspace and Ingredients: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking. Thaw the puff pastry according to package instructions. In a small bowl, whisk together 1 large egg with 1 teaspoon of water to create the egg wash. Remove the wax coating from the Mini Babybel® cheeses, preparing them for wrapping.
  2. Form Mummy Bodies: Lightly dust your work surface with flour. Unroll one sheet of puff pastry and gently smooth out creases if necessary. Cut the sheet into 7 equal rectangles. Repeat with the second sheet for a total of 14 rectangles. Space them evenly on the prepared baking sheets. Place one Mini Babybel® cheese in the center of each rectangle, leaving about a half-inch border around the edges.
  3. Wrap the Mummies: Cut any leftover pastry or trimmings into thin strips approximately a quarter to half an inch wide. Wrap the cheese-filled rectangles with these strips in a crisscross pattern to resemble mummy wrappings, pressing the ends onto the base pastry to secure them. Leave a small area near the top third unwrapped to form the face. Refrigerate the wrapped mummies on the baking sheets for 10 to 15 minutes to firm up before baking.
  4. Bake the Mummies: Take the chilled mummies out of the fridge and lightly brush the pastry strips and exposed pastry surfaces with the prepared egg wash. Place the baking sheets into the preheated oven and bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until the pastry is puffed, golden brown, and the cheese inside is melted and bubbly. If using two baking sheets, swap their positions halfway through to ensure even baking. Remove from the oven and let them cool slightly on the baking sheets.
  5. Add Finishing Touches and Serve: Transfer the slightly cooled mummies carefully to a wire rack. Once cool enough to handle but still warm, place two candy eyes or mini chocolate chips onto the open ‘face’ area of each mummy to give them a whimsical appearance. Allow them to cool for another 5 to 10 minutes before serving, paired with honey or your preferred jam for a delicious dip.

Notes

  • Keep puff pastry cold until ready to work with to prevent it from becoming sticky and difficult to handle.
  • Use egg wash sparingly to avoid soggy spots on the pastry.
  • You can substitute candy eyes with mini chocolate chips or small edible decorations if candy eyes are unavailable.
  • For a different flavor profile, try different jams such as raspberry or apricot for dipping.
  • Ensure the cheeses are well chilled to maintain shape during wrapping and baking.
  • Serve these warm for the best melty cheese experience.

Keywords: Halloween appetizer, cheese puff pastry, Mini Babybel cheese recipe, spooky snacks, baked cheese mummies

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