With just 4 main ingredients, these Puff Pastry Mince Pies are a must make this Christmas. Much easier to make than traditional mince pies, but still with all those classic festive flavours.
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Traditionally, mince pies are made with shortcrust pastry, but we have swapped it for puff pastry because it's easier to use and once cooked it puffs up and is deliciously crispy and flaky.
These mince pies with store bought puff pastry are perfect for when you are short on time, but want an easy mince pie recipe.
It still has the traditional mincemeat filling (store bought again to save time), which we have jazzed up with some added dried cranberries and lemon. These are really easy mince pies, as Christmas is busy enough and this feels like a real Christmas baking win with some shortcuts.
These also freeze really well, meaning that you can make a big batch at the beginning of December and eat them all through the festive season serve with either cream or custard.
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Puff Pastry Mince Pies Ingredients
A full ingredients list, along with US Customary and Metric measurements, can be found in the recipe card at the end of this post.
- Puff pastry - Get ready rolled to save time. By all means, make your own pastry if you have time.
- Mincemeat - Use a good quality sweet mincemeat. Again, you could make your own.
- Egg
- Apple, lemon zest and dried cranberries - An easy way to jazz up the store bought mincemeat, but it could be left out and it is just optional.
- Icing sugar - A dusting of icing sugar on top just adds to the Christmas vibes.
How to Make Puff Pastry Mince Pies
Prep: Preheat your oven to 200°C/180°C(fan)/400°F/Gas 6.
- Step one: Roll out the pastry and using a 6.5cm/2.5in cookie cutter, cut six disks. Using a 7.5cm/3in cookie cutter, cut six more disks. Place the small disks onto a lined baking tray.
- Step two: Mix together the mincemeat, apple, cranberries and lemon zest.
- Step three: Spoon one tablespoon of the mincemeat mixture onto the middle of the smaller pastry disks.
- Step four: Place the larger disks over the mincemeat and use a fork to gently crimp the edges together.
- Step five: Using a small sharp knife, poke two small holes in the top of the pies. Brush with the egg and put onto a lined baking tray.
- Step six: Put in the oven for 15 minutes.
Pro Tip
Make sure you don't put too much filling in the pies and make sure they are sealed shut, otherwise all the filling will come out.
But a little bit coming out is okay, as it goes nice and crispy.
Dannii's Top Tips
- Make sure you chop the apple up very very small, so it mixes in well with the mincemeat.
- Add a splash of brandy or rum for extra flavour. Not too much though, as you don't want it to be soggy.
- Make sure you transfer them to a wire rack to cool, as this will prevent them from getting a soggy bottom.
- Add some extra texture with some chopped nuts. Pecans and walnuts work well.
- To make these look a little more festive, you can make them as an open pie and then cut a star shape out of pastry to put on top of these puff pastry mince pies.
Frequently Asked Questions
Once fully cooled, they can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Yes, these freeze really well. Once fully cooled, put them on a baking tray and in the freezer - this is called flash freezing. Once they are frozen, you can put them in a freezer bag in the freezer for up to 3 months and then just take one out as and when you want one.
We used two sizes - a 6.5cm and a 7.5cm. That's because the top circle needs to be bigger, to go over all the filling.
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Recipe
Puff Pastry Mince Pies
Ingredients
- 375 g (13 oz) of Puff pastry
- 150 g (1 cups) of Mincemeat
- 1 Apple - finely diced
- 30 g (0.25 cups) of Dried cranberries
- 1 tablespoon of Lemon zest
- 1 Egg - whisked
- Icing sugar - to serve
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 200°C/180°C(fan)/400°F/Gas 6.
- Roll out 375 g of Puff pastry and using a 6.5cm/2.5in cookie cutter, cut six disks. Using a 7.5cm/3in cookie cutter, cut six more disks. Place the small disks onto a lined baking tray.
- Mix together 150 g of Mincemeat, 1 Apple, 30 g of Dried cranberries and 1 tbsp of Lemon zest.
- Spoon one tablespoon of the mincemeat mixture onto the middle of the smaller pastry disks.
- Place the larger disks over the mincemeat and use a fork to gently crimp the edges together. Using a small sharp knife, poke two small holes in the top of the pies.
- Brush with 1 Egg and put onto a lined baking tray. Put in the oven for 15 minutes.1 Egg
- Allow to cool and dust with Icing sugar (optional)Icing sugar
Recipe Tips
- Make sure you chop the apple up very very small, so it mixes in well with the mincemeat.
- Add a splash of brandy or rum for extra flavour. Not too much though, as you don't want it to be soggy.
- Make sure you transfer them to a wire rack to cool, as this will prevent them from getting a soggy bottom.
- Add some extra texture with some chopped nuts. Pecans and walnuts work well.
- To make these look a little more festive, you can make them as an open pie and then cut a star shape out of pastry to put on top of these puff pastry mince pies.
Nutritional Information
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The nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.
As all appliances vary, cooking times are a guide. Please note that by changing the serving size, the cooking time may also need to be altered.
Jessica Stroup says
So decedent! I love mince pies!
Natalie says
I made them last night. They turned out delicious. I will bake them again for Christmas. Thanks
Danielle Wolter says
I am a sucker for puff pastry and these were just so yummy! The flavors were good and the pastry nice and flaky.
Natalie says
Oh my YUM! I love mince pies. I bet I'll love these puff pastry mince pies as well. I'm making them tonight. Delicious!
Claudia Lamascolo says
Mom use to make mince havent had it in years! What a delicious dish I love the ease of this recipe so good!
Lucy says
Christmas isn't complete without mince pies. These puff pastry ones are delicious and I love that they're made in less than 30 minutes.
Mari says
Lovely recipe, those pies looks very appetizing and perfect for this season.