Pumpkin Pasties  are a delicious pumpkin shaped spiced fall treat.

These sweet, flaky pastries are inspired by the Harry Potter book series and perfect for serving at movie night and fall gatherings.

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Welcome to 2025’s #HalloweenTreatsWeek event!

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#HalloweenTreatsWeek is a Halloween blogging event that is hosted by Angie from Big Bear’s Wife every October. This event is an online, week-long event that is filled with some amazingly wicked Halloween treats and recipes from some fantastic Halloween-loving bloggers!

Make sure to check out all of the fun Halloween recipes that we’re sharing this week!

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Harry Potter Pumpkin Pasties

Ingredients

• 1 box 2 rolls pie crusts
• 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 tsp pumpkin spice
• 1 egg beaten for egg wash
• cinnamon sugar for garnish

Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 350ºF.
• Roll out the thawed pie crust one at a time.
• Using a pumpkin shaped cookie or pie cutter cut out pumpkin shapes and place on a lined baking sheet.
• You need two per pastie so try to get at least 10 pumpkins per pie crust roll, gathering leftovers and re rolling the dough to cut more.
• In a bowl add pumpkin, brown sugar, and pumpkin spice and mix well.
• Add a large spoonful of pumpkin filling in the center of half the pastries.
• Top each filled pumpkin with another pastry.
• Add a few slits in the center to vent each pastie.
• Brush the tops of each pastry with egg wash.
• Crimp the edges of the pastry with a fork.
• Sprinkle cinnamon sugar on top of each.
• Bake for 25 minutes.
• Let cool then serve.

Notes

Adapted by Pies and Tacos.

I used this adorable individual pumpkin pie press for these pasties. You could also use a cookie cutter. 

Roll out the thawed pie crust one at a time.

 Using a pumpkin shaped cookie or pie cutter cut out pumpkin shapes and place on a lined baking sheet.

You need two per pastie so try to get at least 10 pumpkins per pie crust roll, gathering leftovers and re rolling the dough to cut more.

In a bowl add pumpkin, brown sugar, and pumpkin spice and mix well.

Add a large spoonful of pumpkin filling in the center of half the pastries.

Top each filled pumpkin with another pastry.
Add a few slits in the center to vent each pastie.

Crimp the edges of the pastry with a fork.

Brush the tops of each pastry with egg wash.

Sprinkle cinnamon sugar on top of each.

Bake for 25 minutes at 350 degrees.

Let cool then serve. 

The spiced pumpkin filling is so delicious.

Check out this recipe and more at 50+ Harry Potter Recipes and Crafts . 

This is such a fun Harry Potter inspired recipe to serve during fall gatherings!

Check out Wednesday’s Bloggers’ Halloween Treats Week Recipes:

• Witches Brew Risotto by Big Bear’s Wife
• Magic Wands by Semi Homemade Recipes
• Melted Witch Fudge by Southern Halloween Queen
• Chocolate Haystack Werewolf Paws by Savory Moments
• Graveyard Brownies by Karen’s Kitchen Stories
• Cookies and Scream Cupcakes by Jolene’s Recipe Journal
• Skull Lava Cakes by The Spiffy Cookie
• Pumpkin Shaped Cheeseball by Art of Natural Living
• Monster Meat Pie by A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures
• Harry Potter Pumpkin Pasties by For the Love of Food

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This popular party drink is inspired by the Harry Potter books and is ideal for serving at a holiday gathering or themed event.

The simple frothy sweet soda is delicious on it’s own but the homemade butterbeer whipped cream takes it over the top!

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Harry Potter series Butterbeer for a Crowd

Makes 20-30 servings depending on cup size

Ingredients

• 20 oz Smucker’s Butterscotch Sundae Syrup Topping
• 3 2 Liter Bottles of Cream Soda

For the whipped cream:

• 2 cups heavy cream
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 2 tsp Butter extract
• Sea salt to taste

Instructions

• Add half the container of butterscotch to a large 2 gallon+ beverage container.
• Stir in the 3 bottles of cream soda.
• Add 1 cup whipped cream to the butterbeer drink mix and stir gently. Taste and add more whipped cream and butterscotch if needed.
• To serve: Pour into glasses and top with a dollop of whipped cream and (optional) a drizzle of butterscotch.

For the whipped cream:

• Using a cold bowl and beaters (I put mine in the freezer for about 30 minutes before using) beat heavy cream, brown sugar, and butter extract on high until stiff peaks form.
• Add a large pinch or two (to taste) of sea salt and stir gently to combine.
• Refrigerate until ready to use.

Notes

Adapted from The Claire Necessities

Start by making the Butterbeer Whipped Cream.

This is hands down what makes this drink so good. 

It’s important to use a cold bowl and beaters.

I put mine in the freezer for about 30 minutes before using.

The two special ingredients that take this whipped cream over the top are butter extract and sea salt.

Beat heavy cream, brown sugar, and butter extract on high until stiff peaks form.

 Add a large pinch or two (to taste) of sea salt and stir gently to combine.

Refrigerate until ready to use. 

Now time to make the Butterbeer!

I use a large Beverage container which makes 20 or so servings. 

Add half the container of butterscotch to a large 2 gallon+ beverage container. Stir in the 3 bottles of cream soda.

Add 1 cup whipped cream to the butterbeer drink mix and stir gently.

Taste and add more whipped cream and butterscotch if needed.

To serve: Pour into glasses and top with a dollop of whipped cream and (optional) a drizzle of butterscotch.

“It was the most delicious thing he’d ever tasted and seemed to heat every bit of him from the inside.” – Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

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This Harry Potter themed baked cheese appetizer is a fun and easy dish to serve for movie night and Halloween parties!

Ava helped create this recipe inspired by her favorite books series and her favorite food, brie cheese!

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Harry Potter Baked Brie

Ingredients

• 1 large 20oz round wheel of Brie
• 1/2 cup of jam we like raspberry or plum
• sliced apples and crackers for serving
• decorative Harry Potter style round glasses for decorating

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Start by carefully slicing the top rind off the top of the Brie wheel.
• Remove and place on a cutting board. Using s small pairing knife, cut out a small lightning bolt shape on the top left of the cheese. Set aside.
• Spread jam on all over the top of the brie, leaving a little space from the edges so it does not leak over.
• Add the carved top of the brie back on top of the round covered in jam.  Make sure the lightning bolt is positioned on the left top.
• Place the brie in a baking dish and bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.
• Remove the Brie from the oven and carefully add the decorative glasses on top of the brie wheel.
• Serve warm with sliced apples and crackers for dipping.

Start with a large round of Brie.

I found this 20oz wheel at Sam’s Club. 

Start by carefully slicing the top rind off the top of the Brie wheel.

Remove and place on a cutting board.

Using s small pairing knife cut out a small lightning bolt shape on the top left of the cheese. Set aside.

Spread jam on all over the top of the brie.

Ava picked out this bright red plum jam which was delicious and the perfect Harry Potter color!

Leave a little space from the edges so the jam does not leak over. 

Add the carved top of the brie back on top of the round covered in jam. 

Make sure the lightning bolt is positioned on the left top. 

Place the brie in a baking dish and bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes. 

(Do not bake with glasses on top. I just added for the photo).

Remove the Brie from the oven and carefully add the decorative glasses on top of the brie wheel. 

Serve warm with sliced apples and crackers for dipping.

This fun appetizer is perfect for movie night and Halloween parties!

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This spooky drink is as fun to display as it is to drink! All the ghosts and ghouls will love this creepy twist on a fall favorite this Halloween season!

Scroll down for the easy recipe below.

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Haunted Shrunken Head Apple Cider

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups lemon juice
• 2 tbsp salt
• 3-4 large apples
• 1 gallon Apple Cider

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 250 degrees.
• In a medium bowl, add lemon juice and salt. Stir to combine.
• Peel and cut each apple in half, removing the core including the stem and seeds from each apple.
• Now, take a small paring knife and carve faces in the the rounded side of each apple half.
• Add apples to the bowl with the lemon and salt mix and let soak for a minute or two.
• Remove apples and place face up on a lined baking sheet.
• Bake apples until dry about 90 minutes.
• Meanwhile, why the apples bake add apple cider to a slowcooker on low to heat up.
• When the apples are done add them to the warm cider so the shrunken heads float on top.
• Display the Haunted Shrunken Head Apple Cider in a punchbowl or in the slowcooker with a ladle and mugs for serving.

Start with 3-4 large apples. 

 Peel and cut each apple in half.

Remove the core including the stem and seeds from each apple. 

Add apples to the bowl with the lemon and salt mix and let soak for a minute or two.

This keeps the apples from browning.

Now, take a small paring knife and carve faces in the the rounded side of each apple half.

My girls enjoyed carving scary and funny faces into the apples. 

A paring knife works well but you can also use a melon baller or small spoon to scoop out the eyes and mouth. 

Remove apples and place face up on a lined baking sheet. 

Bake apples until dry at 250 degrees for 90 minutes. 

When the apples are done add them to the warm cider.

The shrunken heads should float on top.

Display the Haunted Shrunken Head Apple Cider in a punchbowl or in the slowcooker with a ladle and mugs for serving. 

This recipe is inspired by two of our favorite family movies (that happen to feature shrunken heads), Harry Potter and Beetlejuice!

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 Just in time for back to school, these free printable Harry Potter bookmarks come in the four Hogwarts house colors

and feature some of the most famous character quotes. These make great gifts for book lovers and fun Harry Potter party favors too!

Simply download the page of bookmarks below and then cut out to use.

I love all the designs and quotes so much, I can’t pick a favorite!

“I solemnly swear I am up to no good.” – Harry Potter

Scroll down to download!

One page features all four colored bookmarks with quotes. 

Print out on a full sheet. I like to use cardstock to make them more durable. 

Once you cut out each individual bookmark you can start using ( or give as a gift). 

Another option – you can laminate them and/or you can punch a hole in the top and add a tassel. 

All four bookmarks features two quotes each from Harry Potter, Ruebus Hagrid, Luna Lovegood, and Albus Dumbledore .

The colors green (Slytherin), blue (Ravenclaw), yellow (Hufflepuff), and red (Gryffindor) represent the Hogwarts house colors. 

Print the bookmarks here!

>> Click here to download and print the page of Harry Potter Bookmarks. <<

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This chocolate treat is inspired by the magical sweet from Harry Potter. All the students from Hogwarts loved to by them at Honeyduke’s Sweet Shop.

These crunchy chocolate shaped frogs are filled with sparkly stars and are so simple to make for a one of a kind snack to serve for Harry Potter’s Birthday today!

What are chocolate frogs in Harry Potter?
From Harry Potter Wiki 
Chocolate Frogs were a very popular wizarding sweet made from chocolate in the form of a frog.

They came with a collectible card of a famous witch or wizard in each pack.

The frogs were made of seventy percent croakoa. Presumably, this substance was what allowed them to magically act like an actual frog.

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Magic Filled Chocolate Frogs

Ingredients

• 8-12 oz chocolate melts I used Sweetshop Melt Ems in Chocolate Raspberry flavor
• 1 oz package star shaped sprinkles
• frog shaped chocolate mold

Instructions

• Melt the chocolate according to the package instructions.
• Stir until smooth .
• You can spoon into the mold but I found it easier to add to a baggie, cut the bottom corner, twist the bag, and pipe the chocolate in the frog molds.
• Fill the molds half way, tapping to evenly distribute .
• Add star sprinkles to the center of each frog.
• Pipe in the remaining chocolate, being sure to fully cover all the sprinkles and tap to smooth out.
• Place in the fridge to harden at least 20-30 minutes.
• Once hardened, I gentle remove from mold and place in a baggie in the freezer until ready to use for an event or display.

Start with a frog shaped chocolate mold. This plastic one is from Amazon and is on sale for $6. 

Here is my order link.

I found these cute sprinkles in the baking section of the craft store.

I thought they were to perfect magically surprise to add to the chocolate frogs!

All you need for this easy to make treat are star sprinkles, melting chocolate, and a frog shaped mold. 

Melt the chocolate until smooth then you can spoon into the mold but I found it easier to add to a baggie, cut the bottom corner, twist the bag, and pipe the chocolate in the frog molds. 

Fill the molds half way, tapping to evenly distribute . 

Add star sprinkles to the center of each frog. 

Pipe in the remaining chocolate, being sure to fully cover all the sprinkles and tap to smooth out. 

Place in the fridge to harden at least 20-30 minutes. 

Once hardened, I gently remove from mold and place in a baggie in the freezer until ready to use for an event or display. 

So fun to gift and eat! Everyone loves the magical surprise inside!

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If you love all things Harry Potter like we do, then this is the roundup for you!

Check out this collection of over 50 recipes and crafts all inspired by our favorite wizard and friends. 

I will be adding new crafts and recipes all week long so stay tuned!

Recipes:

1. Cinnamon & Sugar Crescent Roll Witch Hats – Savory Moments Blog

2. Harry Potter’s Favorite Treacle Tart – The Unlikely Baker

3. Hagrid’s Monster Cake – Where is My Spoon

4. Easy Harry Potter Cupcakes (Butterbeer Cupcakes) – Little Sugar Snaps

5. Maltesers Chocolate Cake – Christina’s Cucina

6. Butterbeer Latte – Cooking with Janica

7. Dragon Fire Wings – For the Love of Food

8. Harry Potter Gryffindor Wands – Ever After in the Woods

9. Harry Potter Rock Buns – Christina’s Cucina

10. Madam Rosmerta’s Butterbeer Fudge – Totally the Bomb

11. Magic Filled Chocolate Frogs – For the Love of Food

12. Copycat Harry Potter Pumpkin Juice – Savvy Mama Lifestyle

13. Butterscotch Pudding Cookies – Savory Moments Blog

14. Harry Potter Monster Book Treat – Crafting in the Rain

15. Butterscotch Harry Potter Cookies – Organically Addison

16. Harry Potter Witch Hat Cookies – Movie Nights at Home

17. Golden Snitch Harry Potter Cupcakes – Mommy Made That

18. Witch Hat Sugar Cookies – For the Love of Food

19. Ninja Creami Butterbeer Ice Cream – I Dream of Ice Cream

20. Single Serve Butterbeer Mug Cake – Savvy Mama Lifestyle

21. Harry Potter Pumpkin Pasties – Where is my Spoon

22. Butterbeer Cake (Harry Potter Cake) – Liv for Cake

23. Harry Potter Hagrid Cake – One Sweet Appetite

24. Witch’s Brew Party Punch – For the Love of Food

25. Harry Potter Sweets Board – An Edible Mosaic

26. Easy Mini Treacle Tarts – Scotch and Scones

27. Harry Potter Hot Chocolate Bombs – Mommy Made That

28. Harry Potter Frozen Butterbeer – For the Love of Food

29. Polyjuice Potion Shots – Cooking with Janica

30. Butterbeer Bark – My Mini Adventurer

31. Unicorn Blood Cocktail – The Flavor Bender

32. Butterbeer Jello Shots – Simplistically Living

33. Harry Potter Acid Pops – Where is my Spoon

34. Cauldron Fondue – For the Love of Food

Crafts:

1. Harry Potter Mason Jar Lid Ornaments – Ann’s Entitled Life 

2. Harry Potter Monster Book of Monsters Candy Box – Tikkido

3. Harry Potter Painted Rocks – Rock Painting Guide

4. DIY Harry Potter Wands – One Sweet Appetite

5. Fire Breathing Dragon Craft – For the Love of Food

6. DIY Winged Keys and Floating Candles for a Harry Potter Themed Porch – DIY Danielle

7. Harry Potter Golden Snitch Necklace – Ruffles and Rain Boots

8. DIY Harry Potter Snow Globe – Natural Beach Living

9. Wizard Feather Pen – For the Love of Food

10. Hogwarts Mason Jar Lid Ornaments – Ann’s Entitled Life

11. DIY Felt Banner for Harry Potter’s Birthday – Makeable Crafts

12. DIY Harry Potter Golden Snitch Ornament – Ruffles and Rain Boots

13. Harry Potter Lightning Bolt Bookmark – Desperately Seeking Gina

14. DIY Harry Potter Garden Flag Sign – DIY Danielle

15. Harry Potter Mason Jars – Ruffles and Rain Boots

16. Harry Potter Character Quote Bookmarks – For the Love of Food

17. Magical Paper Bag Harry Potter Puppet – Artsy Craftsy Mom

18. Hermione Paper Doll – Ruffles and Rain Boots

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Our favorite young wizard celebrates a birthday this month on July 31st!

To celebrate we made a frosty twist on the classic beverage from the books, Harry Potter Frozen Butterbeer.

What is Butterbeer in Harry Potter?

Butterbeer was a popular wizarding beverage described as tasting “a little bit like less-sickly butterscotch”.

It was served at numerous locations in the wizarding world and had a very slight alcoholic content.

Students of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry would often buy it when visiting Hogsmeade.

From: https://harrypotter.fandom.com

All dressed up for Harry Potter parties and movie day!

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Harry Potter Frozen Butterbeer

Ingredients

• 2-3 scoops vanilla ice cream
• 2 cups ice cubes
• 1 1/2 cups cream soda
• 2 tbsp creamy peanut butter
• whipped cream for topping
• caramel or butterscotch sauce for topping

Instructions

• Start by adding ice cream, ice cubes, and cream soda to a blender.
• Add in creamy peanut butter and blend until smooth.
• Pour into a large milkshake mug.
• Top with whipped cream and drizzle with caramel or butterscotch sauce.

 Start by adding ice cream, ice cubes, and cream soda to a blender.

Add in creamy peanut butter and blend until smooth. 

This makes enough for one large milkshake mug or glass. 

I like to make homemade whipped cream with brown sugar, vanilla, and heavy cream.

Pour into glass and top with whipped cream, drizzle with caramel or butterscotch, and a straw!

My silly Harry Potter fans loved their frozen treat!

For the past few years we have been lucky enough to attend a fun Harry Potter Birthday Bash at our local Army Library at Ft Leonardwood, MO. 

We never say no to a good photo op!

Games and crafts galore! We still have the flag banner on display at home!

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