Cream Cheese Stuffed Jalapeño Mummies
As the ghouls and goblins prepare to emerge from the shadows, it’s time to whip up a spine-tingling treat that will bewitch your taste buds and delight your guests: Vegan Cream Cheese Stuffed Jalapeño Mummies.
These spine-chilling morsels are not only devilishly delicious but also a feast for the eyes. These spicy mummies make a great finger food for Halloween; the crisp pastry and creamy cheese pair perfectly with the spiciness of the jalapeños.
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When Halloween rolls around, it’s not just about the costumes and haunted houses; it’s also the perfect time to unleash your inner culinary artist and whip up some spooky delights.
This year, we’ve got a recipe that’s sure to cast a spell on your taste buds and enchant your guests – vegan cream cheese stuffed jalapeño mummies adorned with bandages made from puff pastry and olives for eyes.
At first glance, these jalapeño mummies might send shivers down your spine, but their taste will leave you absolutely bewitched.
While fiery jalapeño peppers bring the heat, the cream cheese offers a cooling, velvety contrast. The result? A flavour explosion that will have your guests coming back for more.
Wrapped in strips of golden puff pastry, these mummies rise from their pepper tombs to haunt your Halloween spread. Olive slices serve as their piercing, ghostly eyes, adding a touch of whimsy to their macabre charm.
Whether you’re a seasoned baker or a kitchen novice, these mummies are a cinch to put together with just 5 easy-to-find ingredients, ensuring that your Halloween party preparations are stress-free.
You don’t even have to make the puff pastry because believe it or not, it’s accidentally vegan. Its flaky, buttery layers create a perfect contrast to the creamy filling within, making each bite a symphony of textures and flavours.
Want to add some extra creepiness? Drizzle a blood-red sriracha sauce or a spooky green avocado dip for a gory effect that’ll send shivers down the spines of your guests.
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 6
Rating:
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 6
Ingredients
Method
Ingredients
(Servings: 6)
- 0.5 0.5 jalapeños, halved and de-seeded
- 0.33333333333333 0.33333333333333 Tbsp dairy-free cream cheese
- 0.041666666666667 0.041666666666667 sheet ready-rolled puff pastry
- 0.33333333333333 0.33333333333333 green olives, sliced
- 0.16666666666667 0.16666666666667 black olive, finely diced
Method
- Pre-heat the oven to 180°C/355°F/Gas 4.
- Fill the jalapeño halves with the cream cheese. Cut thin strips of puff pastry and wrap them around the jalapeños, place them onto a lined baking tray and bake for 30 minutes until the pastry is golden.
- To make the mummies’ ‘eyes’, use 2 slices of green olives with black olive in the centre.
Nutritional information per serving (25g): Calories 81, Fat 5.9g, Saturates 1.1g, Carbohydrate 5.7g, Sugars 0.4g, Fibre <1g, Protein 1.2g, Salt 0.16g
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