Baked Cheese Mummies (Spooky & Cheesy Halloween Appetizer)

Baked Cheese Mummies

These Baked Cheese Mummies are the ultimate Halloween appetizer Gooey melted Babybel cheese wrapped in golden puff pastry “bandages” with spooky candy eyes they’re fun, easy, and guaranteed to be the star of your Halloween party spread!

Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 20 min
Total Time: 30 min
Yield: 14 mummies

Ingredients

• 2 sheets puff pastry, thawed
• 14 Mini Babybel® cheeses (wax removed)
• ⅓ cup honey or your favorite jam
• 1 egg (beaten with 1 tsp water) – for egg wash
• 28 candy eyes (or mini chocolate chips for eyes)

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Preheat oven: Set to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Prepare pastry: Roll puff pastry sheets into 11-inch squares. Cut into 9 squares per sheet. Reserve 4 squares for mummy “bandages.”
3. Wrap the cheese: Drizzle each Babybel with honey (or jam) and place face down on pastry squares. Trim pastry into circles, fold over cheese, and seal edges. Place seam-side down on the baking sheet.
4. Add bandages: Cut 12 thin strips from the reserved pastry and wrap them around each cheese to look like mummy bandages.
5. Bake: Brush mummies with egg wash. Bake 15–20 minutes until golden brown and cheese is gooey.
6. Decorate: Once cooled slightly, press on candy eyes (or mini chocolate chips). Serve warm and enjoy your spooky snack!

Pro Tips

• Make ahead: Assemble up to 1 day in advance and refrigerate. Brush with egg wash right before baking.
• Swap fillings: Use jam, fig spread, or even garlic butter instead of honey for fun flavor twists.
• Party trick: Serve on a black platter with extra “bloody” marinara sauce for dipping.

Nutrition Info (per mummy)

Disclaimer:

Nutrition facts are estimated and may vary depending on brands and preparation.

Baked Cheese Mummies

These Baked Cheese Mummies are the ultimate Halloween appetizer featuring gooey melted Babybel cheese wrapped in golden puff pastry. Fun and easy to make, they are guaranteed to be the star of your Halloween party spread!

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

Servings: 14 mummies

Course: Appetizer, Snack

Cuisine: American, Halloween

Calories: 140

Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

  

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Main Ingredients

• 2 sheets puff pastry, thawed
• 14 pieces Mini Babybel® cheeses (wax removed)
• ⅓ cup honey or your favorite jam
• 1 piece egg (beaten with 1 tsp water) – for egg wash
• 28 pieces candy eyes (or mini chocolate chips for eyes)

Method

 

Preparation

1. Preheat oven: Set to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Prepare pastry: Roll puff pastry sheets into 11-inch squares. Cut into 9 squares per sheet. Reserve 4 squares for mummy 'bandages.'

Wrapping and Baking

1. Wrap the cheese: Drizzle each Babybel with honey (or jam) and place face down on pastry squares. Trim pastry into circles, fold over cheese, and seal edges. Place seam-side down on the baking sheet.
2. Add bandages: Cut 12 thin strips from the reserved pastry and wrap them around each cheese to look like mummy bandages.
3. Bake: Brush mummies with egg wash. Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown and cheese is gooey.
4. Decorate: Once cooled slightly, press on candy eyes (or mini chocolate chips). Serve warm and enjoy your spooky snack!

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 140kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 5gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 0.5gFiber: 4g

Notes

Make ahead: Assemble up to 1 day in advance and refrigerate. Brush with egg wash right before baking. Swap fillings: Use jam, fig spread, or even garlic butter instead of honey for fun flavor twists. Party trick: Serve on a black platter with extra 'bloody' marinara sauce for dipping.

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