Melt in the Mouth Mince Pies

Indulge in the festive magic of these *Melt in the Mouth Mince Pies*, a classic holiday treat with a buttery twist. Featuring a rich, crumbly shortcrust pastry made from chilled unsalted butter and a hint of sweetness from caster sugar, these pies encase a luscious filling of spiced mincemeat, making every bite effortlessly decadent. The secret to their irresistible texture lies in the perfectly balanced dough, chilled and kneaded for a tender finish that melts in your mouth. With just 30 minutes of prep time and a golden bake in under 20 minutes, these homemade mince pies are ideal for the holiday season, whether you’re entertaining guests or enjoying cozy moments by the fire. A final dusting of powdered sugar adds a festive touch to these little bites of perfection. Bake a batch of this Christmas classic and enjoy a warm, flaky treat that’s as beautiful as it is delicious!

Nutriscore Rating: 45/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 250 grams All-purpose flour
• 125 grams Unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
• 50 grams Caster sugar
• 1 large Egg yolk
• 2 tablespoons Cold water
• 300 grams Mincemeat
• 2 tablespoons Powdered sugar (for dusting)

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, add the all-purpose flour and chilled, cubed butter. Using your fingertips, rub the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs.

Step 2

Stir in the caster sugar to combine.

Step 3

Add the egg yolk and 2 tablespoons of cold water, mixing with a knife until the dough starts to come together. If necessary, add a tiny bit more water, a teaspoon at a time, to help bind the dough.

Step 4

Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and gently knead until it comes together into a smooth ball. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 20 minutes.

Step 5

Preheat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan) or 400°F. Grease a 12-hole muffin tin.

Step 6

On a floured surface, roll out the chilled dough to about 3mm thick. Use a circular cutter (about 7.5cm/3in) to cut out 12 discs for the bases and a smaller cutter (around 6cm/2.5in) for the lids.

Step 7

Gently press the larger discs into the prepared muffin tin holes. Fill each pastry base with a generous teaspoon of mincemeat.

Step 8

Place the smaller discs on top of the mincemeat-filled bases, pressing the edges gently to seal. Use a sharp knife to cut a small slit in the center of each lid to allow steam to escape.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 18–20 minutes, or until golden and crisp.

Step 10

Let the mince pies cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 11

Once cooled, dust the tops with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	786.6 grams (786.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2958

Total Fat 108.70g	139%
Saturated Fat 66.20g	331%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 457mg	152%
Sodium 61mg	3%
Total Carbohydrate 476.40g	173%
Dietary Fiber 16.10g	58%
Total Sugars 262.10g
Protein 30.20g	60%

Vitamin D 18IU	91%
Calcium 144mg	11%
Iron 14mg	76%
Potassium 764mg	16%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 32.6%

Protein: 4.0%

Carbs: 63.4%