Mince Pie Magic
Mince Pie Magic is a classic British dessert that is perfect for the holiday season. Filled with a delicious mixture of dried fruits, spices, and a touch of brandy, these mince pies are sure to be a hit at any gathering.
Ingredients
- Shortcrust pastry
- Mincemeat
- Flour for dusting
- 1 egg, beaten
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
- Roll out the pastry on a floured surface and cut out 12 circles to line a muffin tin.
- Fill each pastry case with mincemeat.
- Cut out 12 smaller circles for the pie lids and place them on top of the mincemeat.
- Brush the tops with beaten egg.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the pastry is golden and crisp.
- Allow to cool before serving.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 30 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 20 minutes
- Total time:
- 50 minutes
- Cooking method
- Oven
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 250 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 35g
- Protein
- 2g
- Fat
- 12g
Supplies
Muffin tin Rolling pin Pastry brush
Tools
Oven
Serving suggestions
Serve the mince pies warm with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Tips & tricks
For an extra festive touch, sprinkle the pies with a dusting of icing sugar before serving.
Cost
$10