Go Back

Halloween Jalapeno mummies

These Halloween Jalapeno mummies look amazing and taste really yummy! They are very easy make - and they can be vegan and gluten-free too. For the eyes you can use olives, chilli paste, dried or fresh fruits. Make sure you use full fat cream cheese  - the reduced fat version will melt and spread out.
Print Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Resting Time 4 hours
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Cuisine: Spanish
Calories: 1234
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 12 padron or jalapeño peppers
  • 1 pack cream cheese can be vegan
  • 2 Tbsp chopped chives
  • 1 pack vegan /gluten-free puff pastry
  • For eyes: olives chilli paste, raisins, mini grapes, cranberries, red currants etc

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven 180°C.
  2. Mix the cream cheese with the chives, set aside.
  3. Cut the peppers in half lengthwise and remove the seeds. Leave the stem on.
  4. Roll out the puff pastry. Using a pizza cutter, cut out 0.5 cm thin long stripes.
  5. Fill each pepper half with the cream cheese mixture, then wrap them with the pastry, leaving a gap for the eyes. Use two pieces , if necessary.
  6. Place them on a lined baking sheet, then bake in the oven for 8-10 minutes.
  7. Remove the sheet from the oven and let them cool a bit.
  8. Press the eyes into the cheese where the gap is.
  9. Serve warm or at room temperature.