Creepy Eye Pies: How to Make 9 Ghoulish Goodies

Why Make These Creepy Eye Pies

You want your Halloween party to be amazing. These creepy eye pies are perfect. They look spooky and taste great. They are easy to make, even if you are new to baking. You can change them to suit your taste. Making them is fun for everyone.

How to Make Creepy Eye Pies

You will make a pie crust, then a vanilla pudding filling. After that, you will decorate them to look like eyeballs. It’s a simple process with big results.

Ingredients of Creepy Eye Pies

• For the Pie Crust:
• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, very cold and cut into cubes
• ½ cup ice water (or a little more)
• Optional: Black food coloring

• For the “Eyeball” Filling (Vanilla Pudding Base):
• ¾ cup granulated sugar
• ¼ cup cornstarch
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 3 cups whole milk
• 2 large egg yolks
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• For the “Iris” and “Pupil” Decorations:
• White frosting or whipped cream
• Green, blue, brown, or red food coloring gels (for iris)
• Black food coloring gel (for pupil)
• Red gel food coloring pen or thin brush with red food coloring (for “veins”)

• Optional Edible Decorations:
• Maraschino cherries or gummy eyeballs
• Edible glitter

Directions of Creepy Eye Pies

1. Preparing the Spooky Crust
2. Mix flour and salt in a large bowl. Add black food coloring if you want a dark crust.
3. Add cold butter cubes. Cut the butter into the flour until it looks like coarse crumbs with some pea-sized butter pieces.
4. Add ice water slowly, one tablespoon at a time. Mix gently until the dough just comes together. Do not overmix.
5. Divide the dough into two flat discs. Wrap them in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
6. Roll out one dough disc on a floured surface to a 12-inch circle. Place it in your pie plate. Trim and crimp the edges. Prick the bottom with a fork.
7. Blind bake the crust if you want it crispier. Line with parchment paper, fill with pie weights, and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 15-20 minutes. Remove weights and parchment. Bake for 5-10 more minutes if needed. Let it cool.

1. Creating the Brain-Teasingly Tasty Filling
2. Whisk sugar, cornstarch, and salt in a saucepan.
3. Slowly whisk in milk until smooth.
4. Cook over medium heat. Stir constantly until it thickens and boils. Boil for 1 minute, stirring.
5. Whisk egg yolks in a small bowl. Slowly pour about ½ cup of hot pudding into the yolks, whisking non-stop.
6. Pour the egg yolk mixture back into the saucepan. Cook over medium-low heat. Stir constantly for 1-2 minutes until thick. Do not boil.
7. Remove from heat. Stir in butter and vanilla.
8. Pour the pudding into a bowl. Cover its surface directly with plastic wrap. Chill for at least 2-3 hours until set.

1. Assembling Your Creepy Eye Pies
2. Spoon the chilled pudding into the cooled pie crust. Spread it evenly.
3. Spread a thin layer of white frosting or whipped cream over the pudding.
4. Divide white frosting. Color portions with green, blue, brown, or red food coloring. Pipe or spread a colored circle in the center for the iris.
5. Pipe a small black dot in the center of the iris for the pupil using black food coloring or frosting.
6. Use a red gel food coloring pen or thin brush with red food coloring. Draw thin, squiggly lines from the iris onto the white frosting to make “veins.”
7. Add edible glitter, a maraschino cherry, or a gummy eyeball if you wish.
8. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.

How to Serve Creepy Eye Pies

Place your finished pies on a spooky platter with spiderwebs or dry ice. For individual servings, use mini pie plates. Serve them as part of a Halloween dessert table with other treats.

How to Store Creepy Eye Pies

Store assembled pies covered in the refrigerator. They are best within 2-3 days. The crust might get soft, but they will still taste good.

Tips to Make Creepy Eye Pies

• Use very cold butter for a flaky crust.
• Do not overmix the dough.
• Chill dough and pudding fully. This is important for texture and handling.
• Practice drawing veins on paper first.
• Allow enough time for chilling and setting.
• Embrace small imperfections; they add to the creepy look.

Variation

• Bloody Berry Pie: Use cherry or raspberry pie filling for a “bleeding” effect.
• Chocolatey Gaze: Use chocolate pudding for a richer pie.
• Monster Mash-Up: Use different colored crusts, like purple or grey.
• Eyeball Pops: Make small versions in muffin tins. Add a lollipop stick.
• Gummy Worms & Bugs: Put gummy worms or candy spiders around the pie.

FAQs

Q1: Can I make the pie crust and filling ahead of time for these Creepy Eye Pies?

Yes, you can make the pie crust dough 2-3 days before and keep it in the fridge. You can freeze it for a month. Make the vanilla pudding filling the day before and keep it covered in the fridge. This makes assembly easy.

Q2: What kind of pie plate is best for making Creepy Eye Pies?

A standard 9-inch pie plate works well for one large eye. For individual servings, use mini pie plates or tart pans. The size changes how creepy your pies look.

Q3: Are there any gluten-free options for these Creepy Eye Pies?

Yes! Use a good gluten-free all-purpose flour blend for the crust. Make sure the blend has xanthan gum, or add some. The filling is naturally gluten-free if you use cornstarch.

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