Ghastly Cherry Eyeball Hand Pies
Ghastly Cherry Eyeball Hand Pies balance buttery, flaky crusts with a sweet-tart cherry filling and a glossy whole-cherry “pupil” for a playful spooky bite. The contrast of tender pastry and juicy fruit pops, while a drizzle of red sauce adds a fun, eerie finish. Serve these for Halloween parties, classroom treats, or a festive movie night.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves12
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Ghastly Cherry Eyeball Hand Pies, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 22 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 54 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 59
- Heart Health
- 47
- Metabolic
- 11
- Digestive
- 30
- Inflammatory
- 11
- Performance
- 23
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) and grease a 12-cup muffin tin.
- 2
Roll the pie dough out on a work surface and cut 12 circles using a 4-inch round cookie cutter.
- 3
Gently press each circle into a standard muffin tin cup to form a mini pie shell, then prick the bottom of each crust a few times with a fork.
- 4
Pre-bake the empty shells in the preheated oven until lightly golden, about 10 minutes, then remove the muffin tin from the oven and let the shells cool for about 5 minutes.
- 5
Spoon the cherry pie filling evenly into the shells, roll out the remaining pie dough, cut 12 circles with a 3-inch round cookie cutter, place them on top of the filling, and crimp the edges so the filling is fully enclosed.
- 6
Slice the dark cherries in half and place one cherry half, cut-side down, in the center of each mini pie.
- 7
Cut one large and one small crescent shape from the dough scraps for the "eyelids"; gently place the eyelids on each cherry and press lightly to secure, leaving about half of the cherry peeking out; repeat for all 12 "eyes."
- 8
Whisk the egg and water together in a small bowl, then use a pastry brush to coat the pastry tops and eyelids with the egg wash.
- 9
Bake the mini pies in the preheated oven until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly, 15 to 20 minutes; remove from the oven and cool the pies in the tin for at least 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- 10
Before serving, pipe a tiny dot of white icing on each cherry to create a "glint" in the eye, pipe a thin line of white icing along the lower edge of each cherry, drizzle red berry sauce on a plate to resemble a pool of "blood," then set an eyeball pie in the center and enjoy.
- Calories 158.46 kcal Moderate 8%
- Protein 0.96 g Low Source 2%
- Carbohydrate 31.0 g 11%
- Total Fat 1.46 g Low Source 2%
- Saturated Fat 0.59 g Low Source 3%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 20.3 mg Moderate 7%
- Sodium 35.69 mg Low Source 2%
- Dietary Fiber 0.26 g Low Source 1%
- Total Sugars 26.78 g --
- Added Sugars 0.02 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 3.26 mg Low Source 0%
- Iron 0.46 mg Low Source 3%
- Potassium 54.49 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 4.66 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 0.02 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.09 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Strawberries 🍓
About This Recipe
Ghastly Cherry Eyeball Hand Pies is made with 7 ingredients and serves 12. It takes about 55 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Cherry Pie Filling, Eggs, Pie Crust, and Pitted Dark Cherries. Each serving provides about 158.46 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Ghastly Cherry Eyeball Hand Pies made of?
- The main ingredients are Cherry Pie Filling, Eggs, Pie Crust, Pitted Dark Cherries, Strawberry Jam. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Ghastly Cherry Eyeball Hand Pies?
- About 55 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 158.46 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Ghastly Cherry Eyeball Hand Pies easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 10 steps.
- Is Ghastly Cherry Eyeball Hand Pies healthy?
- Ghastly Cherry Eyeball Hand Pies has an easyChef Pro health score of 26/100. Per serving, it provides 158.46 calories and 0.96 g of protein, or 2% of the Daily Value. It contains Eggs, Wheat, Gluten and Strawberries, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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