Mince Pies
Capture the warm, festive flavors of the holidays with these delightful Mince Pies. Crisp and flaky shortcrust pastry encases a sweet and spiced mincemeat filling, creating a perfect bite-sized treat to enjoy with loved ones. Dusting of icing sugar adds a touch of elegance to these charming little pies, making them a must-have addition to your seasonal dessert table.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 8oz short crust pastry
- FILLING:
- Mincemeat
- Beaten egg or milk to glaze
- Icing sugar.
Instructions
- Heat oven to 230c, 450f, Gas mark 8.
- Roll out pastry very thinly, cut out 15 small rounds and 15 larger rounds, rerolling the trimmings required.
- Line patty tins with the larger pastry rounds, place a spoon full of filling in each. Damp the edges and cover with the smaller rounds, sealing well.
- Brush with the beaten egg or milk, make a small hole in the top and bake for about 15 min.
- Dust with icing sugar and serve warm with cream.
Yield
Makes 15 tartlets
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