Snowy Sweet Mince Pies Made with Ready-Rolled Pastry
These Snowy Sweet Mince Pies combine flaky shortcrust pastry and sweet mincemeat filling in a simple homemade treat. Perfect for holiday baking, afternoon tea, or festive dessert platters.
Sweet Mincemeat and Flaky Pastry Bites
Why You Will Love and Enjoy These Snowy Sweet Mince Pies
- They’re quick to make thanks to ready-rolled pastry.
- The sweet mincemeat filling delivers classic holiday flavour.
- They look impressive on a dessert table without requiring advanced baking skills.
Snowy Sweet Mince Pies
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 depending on size 1x
- Method: Easy baking
- Cuisine: England
Description
These little Sweet Mince Pies are one of those treats that look like you spent ages making them, even though they come together surprisingly quickly. The ready-rolled pastry does most of the work, while the sweet mincemeat filling and icing sugar finish make them feel extra special.
Ingredients
- 1 ready-rolled sheet of shortcrust pastry
- Approx. 12 tsp sweet mincemeat
- 1 beaten egg, for egg wash
- Icing sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350⁰F (180⁰C) and lightly grease a 12-cup shallow muffin pan.
- Unroll the 1 ready-rolled sheet of shortcrust pastry and place it over the muffin pan.
- If you prefer, use a sharp knife or pastry cutter, cut the pastry horizontally and vertically so you have enough squares to line each muffin cup.
- Gently press the pastry squares into the muffin cups, making sure the corners remain slightly above the edges.
- Spoon about 1 tsp sweet mincemeat into the centre of each pastry case. Avoid overfilling, as the filling can bubble over while baking.
- Pull two opposite pastry corners toward the centre and pinch them together lightly, then do the same with the other two, bringing them to the centre. Repeat with the remaining pies.
- Brush the tops and exposed pastry edges with the 1 beaten egg.
- Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, or until the pastry is lightly golden and cooked through.
- Leave the pies in the pan for about 5 minutes before carefully transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once completely cooled, dust generously with icing sugar before serving.
Notes
Created, prepared, tried, and tested by Preshana
Additional Information
- Cutting individual squares before pressing them into the cups gives a much neater result.
- Dusting icing sugar onto warm pies causes it to melt and disappear.
- Can I make these ahead? Yes. Bake them a day or two in advance and dust with icing sugar just before serving.
- Can I use homemade pastry? Absolutely. Homemade shortcrust pastry works beautifully.
- Do I need to chill the pastry before baking? Not usually, but if your kitchen is very warm, chilling the filled pies for 10 minutes can help them keep their shape.
- Can These Be Frozen? Yes. Freeze the baked and fully cooled pies in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature and dust with fresh icing sugar before serving.
- How Long Can They Be Stored? Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. For longer storage, refrigerate for up to 1 week.
Ingredient Substitutions
- Ready-rolled shortcrust pastry can be replaced with homemade shortcrust pastry.
- Sweet mincemeat can be replaced with fruit mince filling or a thick spiced dried fruit mixture.
- Egg wash can be replaced with milk for a slightly softer finish.
- Icing sugar can be omitted or replaced with a light glaze.
A simple holiday bake that looks beautifully homemade with a snowy finish.
Snowy Sweet Mince Pies offer everything people enjoy about holiday baking without a complicated process. The flaky pastry, sweet mincemeat filling, and light dusting of icing sugar create a classic treat that looks beautiful and tastes just as good. They come together quickly, making them perfect for busy schedules, holiday gatherings, afternoon tea, or a simple homemade dessert that feels special from the very first bite.
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