Almondy Mince Pies

Shortcrust pastry enriched with almonds and cinnamon, filled with marzipan-spiked mincemeat and baked until golden.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 263.2 kcals 3158.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 30.1 grams 361.2 grams
Fat 14 grams 168 grams
Protein 3.4 grams 40.8 grams
Cook Time
20 mins
Produces
12 pies
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
55
g
Golden Marzipan
Chopped into small pieces
1
tsp
Caster Sugar
For sprinkling
Dairy
140
g
Butter
Chilled and cut into cubes
1
piece
Egg
Yolk only
1
serving
Cream
To serve; alternative to custard or brandy butter
GrainsCereals
225
g
Plain Flour
Plus extra for dusting
Liquids
2
tbsp
NutsSeeds
Other

Steps

  • Blitz flour and cinnamon in a blender.
  • Add butter and pulse until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs.
  • Add almonds, sugar, egg yolk, and 45ml of water to form a soft dough.
  • Knead the dough briefly, wrap in film, and chill for 30 minutes.
  • Mix chopped marzipan, mincemeat, and sherry together in a bowl.
  • Preheat the oven to 190°C.
  • Roll out the pastry thinly and cut out twelve 7.5cm rounds.
  • Place rounds in a greased tart tin and fill with mincemeat mixture.
  • Cut out twelve stars and place one on top of each pie.
  • Bake for 20 minutes until the pastry is golden.
  • Transfer to a wire rack and sprinkle with caster sugar.