Spooky Pumpkin Biscuits with Lemon Glaze

Witch’s Pumpkin Biscuits

Category: Desserts
Serves: 32

Ingredients:

Instructions:

1. Prepare the dough: Start by making the shortcrust pastry for the biscuits. In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the flour, sugar, and grated lemon zest. Add the two egg yolks and the whole egg, setting aside the egg whites for later. Mix the ingredients together until well combined.

2. Shape the dough: Transfer the dough onto a floured surface and knead it briefly until smooth. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes to make it easier to handle.

3. Prepare the filling: While the dough is chilling, prepare the pumpkin filling. Wash and peel the pumpkin, then cut it into small pieces. Place the pumpkin in a saucepan with the water and cook over low heat, covered, until it becomes soft and starts to break down (about 20 minutes).

4. Make the filling: Once the pumpkin is soft, stir in the sugar and the zest of one lemon. Continue to cook for a few more minutes, allowing the mixture to thicken and the pumpkin to turn a vibrant color, becoming almost creamy. Once it’s ready, pass the mixture through a food mill to smooth it out.

5. Fill the biscuits: Transfer the pumpkin mixture to a piping bag. Roll out the dough on a floured surface and use a round cookie cutter (5 cm in diameter) to cut out circles. Place a small dollop of pumpkin filling in the center of each dough circle. Brush the edges of the dough with the egg white, then gently press the edges together, sealing the biscuits. Press the biscuit edges to ensure they stick together properly.

6. Bake: Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Place the prepared biscuits on a baking tray lined with parchment paper and bake for about 30 minutes, or until golden brown. Let the biscuits cool on a wire rack.

7. Prepare the glaze: While the biscuits are baking, make the glaze. Whip the egg whites until semi-stiff peaks form. Gradually add powdered sugar, one tablespoon at a time, while continuing to whip. Add a few drops of lemon juice and food coloring to achieve the desired color. Continue whipping until the glaze is glossy and firm.

8. Decorate the biscuits: Once the biscuits have cooled, use a piping bag to decorate them with the glaze. Create decorative lines to mimic the shape of a small pumpkin, giving them a festive appearance.

Serve these delicious Witch’s Pumpkin Biscuits as a perfect Halloween treat or as part of any fall dessert spread. Enjoy the combination of soft, pumpkin-filled biscuits with the sweet, tangy glaze for a fun and flavorful bite!

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These Witch’s Pumpkin Biscuits blend the warm flavors of pumpkin with a flaky, buttery pastry, offering a delicious treat with a spooky twist for any occasion.