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Puff Pastry Mince Pies

November 12, 2022 by Michelle
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Mince Pies Made With Puff Pastry

These mince pies tick all the boxes! It’s easy and fast, and pretty-much all ingredients are shop-bought. I always pull out this recipe whenever I want to make mince pies fast, and here’s how I make it…

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Puff pastry mince pies

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, and these puff pastry mince pies are the perfect way to kick off the festive season. They’re flaky and buttery, whilst the filling is so fruity and sweet.

I use readymade puff pastry and shop-bought mincemeat, and literally, I’m stuffing my face in under 30 minutes Every. Single. Time! All you have to do is assemble and bake, it’s as easy as… pie (excuse the pun!).

This recipe is great for fast and stress-free mince pies, whilst my shortcrust mince pies will always be a classic. For a unique twist, you have to try these brownie mince pies.

Mince pies with puff pastry
Homemade mince pies

Why You’ll Like This Recipe

  • It takes me 25 minutes to make.
  • You only need 4 basic ingredients.
  • Spend less time in the kitchen and more time enjoying the festive season.
  • It’s a puff pastry twist on a classic (like these puff pastry gingerbread men)

Recipe Ingredients

Below are the few ingredients I used to make this recipe:

  • Puff Pastry: I use ready-rolled puff pastry, any brand is fine to use. If you want, you can make the puff pastry from scratch, but make sure it’s rolled out evenly.
  • Mincemeat: Buy a jar of mincemeat, there are so many different flavours available. Sometimes I like to add extra flavour like orange zest to it.
  • Egg: An egg is used to egg wash the pastry; it not only adds colour but helps to seal the top of the pastry to the bottom.
  • Demerara Sugar: I sprinkle demerara sugar on top, it adds a sweet crunch to the pastry lids.

How To Make Puff Pastry Mince Pies

Here’s a summary of how I make puff pastry mince pies. You can get the full recipe instructions on the recipe card below:

Step One:

Puff pastry bases in mince pie tin

I unroll the puff pastry sheet and cut out 12 bases using my 7.4cm fluted cookie cutter. Then I place the bases into my holed mince pie tin and gently press them down.

Step Two:

Mincemeat filling

Next, I spoon one teaspoon of mincemeat into the middle of the pastry bases and gently brush whisked egg around the edges.

Step Three:

Star mince pie lids

To make star lids, I unroll the second puff pastry sheet and cut out 12 star lids. I place the lids on top of the mincemeat and gently press them into the sides of the base.

Step Four:

Egg washed puff pastry lids

Last but not least, I lightly brush the egg over the pastry lids and sprinkle with demerara sugar on top. Then I bake the puff pastry mince pies in the oven for 10 to 15 minutes or until they have puffed up and are golden brown.

How To Serve Puff Pastry Mince Pies

I usually eat mince pies on their own or with a hot drink, but it’s quite popular to serve with brandy butter, cream or ice cream.

Of course, for the ultimate pairing serve with this chocolate orange hot chocolate or this easy Biscoff hot chocolate recipe.

You could be more adventurous by serving these mince pies with homemade honeycomb ice cream, custard or this easy Biscoff ice cream.

My Top Tips

I used a mince pie tin with small holes at the bottom, I love this tin because it prevents soggy bottoms.

To prevent the mince pies from breaking apart during removal, I leave them to cool down for at least 5 to 10 minutes before removing them. It’s a lot easier to remove when they have cooled down slightly.

If you’re making decorative lids, then you might not need 2 sheets of puff pastry. You can use the remnants from the sheet used to cut out bases to make lids. This is a good hack to reduce waste.

A great tip to stop your mince pies from leaking, is to not overfill them (despite how tempting it can be). Otherwise, the mincemeat filling will bubble over the sides. Also, make sure to pinch the lids to the base pastry, this will help bind them together securely.

Decorative mince pies
Christmas mincemeat filling
Easy mince pies

How To Store & Freeze

Keep any leftovers in an airtight container and store at room temperature for up to 3 to 5 days.

I prefer freezing mince pies before baking them in the oven, that way they’ll be freshly baked (as opposed to reheating them). Plus, you can bake them straight from the freezer.

If you want to freeze mince pies after being baked, leave them to cool down before transferring into a freezer-safe container. Place in the freezer and freeze for up to 3 months.

Recipe Variations

Make Vegan Mince Pies: Ready rolled puff pastry is vegan so make sure to use vegan-friendly mincemeat. Instead of egg-washing the pastry you can brush the pastry with oil.

Add Extra Ingredients: Give jar mincemeat more flavour by adding extra ingredients. You can add lemon juice, lemon zest, almonds, cranberries and chocolate. I like to add grated orange zest.

Make Mincemeat Pinwheels: A bit like a cinnamon swirls, but with mincemeat filling.

More Christmas Recipes

Looking for easy recipes to make during the festive period? Check out these recipes below!

  • Honey Roasted Parsnips And Carrots
  • Puff Pastry Pizza Rolls (great for parties)
  • Chocolate Orange Fudge
  • Chocolate Tiffin
  • Puff Pastry Sausage Plait
  • Mary Berry Pavlova Wreath
  • Nutella Christmas Tree
Easy puff pastry mince pie recipe

Puff Pastry Mince Pies Recipe

Michelle
Here's how to make puff pastry mince pies with this unbelievably easy recipe! It's perfect for Christmas and the festive season.
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 15 minutes mins
Total Time 25 minutes mins
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine British
Servings 12 Mince Pies
Calories 249 kcal

Equipment

  • Fluted Cookie Cutter
  • Mince Pies Tin

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Ready Rolled Puff Pastry Sheets
  • 12 tsp Mincemeat (Half a jar / 200g)

Pastry Wash

  • 1 Egg
  • 3 tsp Demerara Sugar

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 200°C (180°Fan, gas mark 6) and grease a holed mince pin tin (or cupcake tin) with butter.
  • Unroll the puff pastry sheet and cut out 12 bases using a 7.4cm or 7.5cm fluted cookie cutter. Place the bases into your holed mince pie tin and gently press them down.
    2 Ready Rolled Puff Pastry Sheets
  • Spoon one teaspoon of mincemeat into the middle of the pastry bases. Gently brush whisked egg around the edges.
    12 tsp Mincemeat, 1 Egg
  • Unroll the remaining puff pastry sheet and cut out 12 lids using a smaller 6cm to 6.8cm fluted cookie cutter.
    2 Ready Rolled Puff Pastry Sheets
  • Place the lids on top of the mincemeat and gently press them into the sides of the base.
    If you're using a star or snowflake cutter, carefully place the lids in the centre of the mincemeat.
  • Lightly brush egg over the pastry and sprinkle with sugar.
    3 tsp Demerara Sugar, 1 Egg
  • Bake in the oven for 10 to 15 minutes or until puffed up and golden brown.

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Nutrition

Calories: 249kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 4gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.002gCholesterol: 14mgSodium: 135mgPotassium: 30mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 20IUCalcium: 6mgIron: 1mg
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