Description
Christmas Sweet Mince Pies Recipe combines tender, buttery pastry with rich, spiced mincemeat for a festive treat. Made with flour, butter, sugar, eggs, and a touch of icing sugar, these pies are perfect for holiday celebrations and cozy gatherings.
Ingredients
250g plain flour
125g unsalted butter, cold and cubed
2 tablespoons caster sugar
1 egg yolk
2–3 tablespoons cold water
300g jar of sweet mincemeat
1 egg, beaten (for brushing)
Icing sugar, for dusting
Instructions
Preheat oven to 200°C (180°C fan) or 400°F.
In a bowl, rub butter into flour until mixture resembles breadcrumbs.
Stir in sugar, then add egg yolk and enough water to form a soft dough. Chill for 30 minutes.
Roll out the dough on a floured surface and cut out rounds to fit a muffin tin.
Place pastry rounds into greased muffin tin cups.
Fill each with a spoonful of mincemeat.
Cut smaller pastry rounds or stars for the tops and place over filling. Press edges lightly to seal.
Brush tops with beaten egg.
Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
Cool slightly, then dust with icing sugar before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Christmas