Christmas Mince Pies Recipe

These Christmas mince pies are a family tradition, so good they ended a friendly competition! Years ago, bringing home the first Christmas mince pies was a festive family race. But when my mom started making these, store-bought pies became instantly forgettable. Prepare for melt-in-your-mouth pastry filled with a rich, spiced mincemeat. This recipe is perfect for sharing during the holiday season – a guaranteed crowd-pleaser!

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 50 mins
Calories 352.2 kcal
Protein 6g
Rating 3.5 (4 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Christmas Mince Pies

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How to Make Christmas Mince Pies

  1. Preheat oven to 200°C (180°C fan/Gas Mark 6).
  2. Roll out the shortcrust pastry on a lightly floured surface to about 3mm thickness.
  3. Using a 7.5cm round cookie cutter (or similar), cut out circles of pastry.
  4. Press half of the pastry circles into a mini muffin tin, ensuring the pastry goes up the sides.
  5. Fill each pastry case with approximately 2 tablespoons of mincemeat.
  6. Top each mince pie with a remaining pastry circle, pressing the edges firmly to seal.
  7. Crimp the edges decoratively with a fork.
  8. Brush the top of each mince pie with the beaten egg mixed with milk.
  9. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and the mincemeat is bubbling.
  10. Let the mince pies cool slightly in the tin before carefully removing them.
  11. Dust with icing sugar and garnish with sprinkles or candied fruit (optional).
  12. Serve warm and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

6 g

Sugar

81g

Fat

50g

Carbs

14g