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Mini pumpkin & feta pies

Savory Mini Pumpkin & Feta Pies for Festive Fall Gatherings

Delicious Mini Pumpkin & Feta Pies are perfect for festive fall gatherings, blending sweet squash with creamy feta in flaky pastry.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Chilling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 12 pies
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 450 g Butternut Squash or pumpkin can be used
  • 2 cloves Garlic omit if sensitive to garlic
  • 1 small Onion shallots or green onions can be substituted
  • 200 g Feta Cheese consider goat cheese for a different flavor
  • 0.5 tsp Chilli Flakes optional
  • Nutmeg for grating, optional
For the Pastry
  • 250 g Plain Flour gluten-free flour can be swapped
  • 0.5 tsp Ground Turmeric can be omitted if needed
  • 125 g Cold Butter use plant-based butter for vegan option
  • 2 Egg Yolks can replace with silken tofu or flax egg for vegan

Equipment

  • Baking Sheet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Skillet
  • food processor
  • Muffin tin
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 200°C (180°C fan/gas 6).
  2. In a mixing bowl, toss 450g of butternut squash and 2 unpeeled garlic cloves with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, seasoning with salt and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for about 30 minutes.
  3. While the squash cools, heat a skillet and sauté 1 finely chopped onion for approximately 8-10 minutes until tender.
  4. In a food processor, combine 250g of plain flour, 0.5 teaspoon of ground turmeric, and a pinch of salt. Add 125g of cold butter cut into cubes and pulse until crumbly.
  5. Incorporate 2 egg yolks and enough cold water until the dough comes together, then chill in the fridge for at least 20 minutes.
  6. Mash the cooled roasted squash and garlic together, then stir in sautéed onions, optional chilli flakes, and 200g of crumbled feta cheese.
  7. Butter a muffin tin and line with parchment paper. Roll out the chilled pastry and cut circles to fit the muffin cups.
  8. Roll out remaining pastry to cut 6 smaller lids (8cm diameter) with carved spooky faces, sealing the edges with fingers.
  9. Bake the Mini Pumpkin & Feta Pies for about 40 minutes or until golden and flaky.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 5gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure to keep the butter cold for a flaky pastry. Customize the filling with additional vegetables for extra flavor.

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