Step 1: Preheat Your Oven

First, preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). This will ensure your pies bake up perfectly golden and flaky. Preheating is a crucial step that helps achieve that desirable crust texture.

Step 2: Prepare the Pie Crusts

Roll out the pie crusts on a lightly floured surface. You want them to be about 1/8 inch thick. Using a round cutter or a glass, cut out circles about 4 inches in diameter. The thickness is key to achieving that perfect balance of crispy exterior and soft interior.

Step 3: Fill the Pies

Place half of the cut-out circles on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Spoon about a tablespoon of raspberry preserves onto the center of each circle, leaving some space around the edges to seal the pies. Be generous with the filling, but avoid overfilling to prevent leaks.

Step 4: Top and Seal

Place the remaining circles on top of the filled circles to create a top for each pie. Using a fork, press down the edges to seal them well. This will help keep the filling from leaking out while baking, ensuring a beautifully intact pie.

Step 5: Create the Mummy Look

To give your pies their signature mummy look, use a sharp knife or pizza cutter to cut thin strips from the leftover dough. Lay these strips across the tops of the pies in a crisscross pattern. It doesn’t have to be perfect—remember, mummies are supposed to look a bit spooky! The fun is in the creativity, so let your imagination run wild.

Step 6: Egg Wash

In a small bowl, beat the egg and brush it over the tops of the pies. This will give them a beautiful golden color when they bake. The egg wash also adds a nice sheen that makes your pies look extra appetizing.

Step 7: Bake the Pies

Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes or until the pies are golden brown and the filling is bubbly. Keep an eye on them as they bake; the aroma will be simply irresistible, and you’ll know they’re ready when they look golden and delicious.

Step 8: Cool and Decorate

Once baked, remove the pies from the oven and let them cool on a wire rack. While they cool, prepare the mummy icing by mixing the powdered sugar and milk until you reach a drizzle-able consistency. You can adjust the milk as needed to achieve your desired thickness. It’s a good idea to let them cool completely before icing to avoid melting.

Step 9: Add the Icing and Eyes

Once the pies are cool, drizzle the icing over the tops in a zigzag pattern to mimic mummy bandages. Finally, add candy eyes to give your mummies some character. The eyes are what make these pies come to life, so have fun placing them on each pie.