With the holiday season just around the corner, it's time to start thinking about festive treats to share with your loved ones. While traditional mince pies may seem like a daunting task, British television host and cookbook author Cat Deeley has a delicious and easy recipe that will make you the star of any holiday party. Her version of these classic pies adds a modern twist and is sure to impress your guests. So, let's dive into her holiday mince pie recipe and get ready to spread some holiday cheer!
Main Ingredients: Plain Flour, Butter, Sugar, Salt, Mincemeat
Looking for a simple and delicious way to make mince pies? Look no further than this easy mince pie recipe! Made with a flaky crust and a rich mincemeat filling, these mince pies are sure to be a hit at any holiday gathering. Plus, they are so simple to make that you can whip up a batch in no time.
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Mince Pie Cookies
Main Ingredients: Vegan Butter, Brown Sugar, Mincemeat, Mixed Spice
If you love the flavors of mince pies but want a fun twist, try making mince pie cookies! These bite-sized treats are made with a buttery cookie dough and filled with a sweet mincemeat filling. They are perfect for snacking on while sipping on a cold beer, or for bringing to a holiday cookie exchange.
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Mince Pie Truffles
Main Ingredients: Milk Chocolate, Mincemeat, Double Cream, Brandy
For a decadent and indulgent treat, try making mince pie truffles. These bite-sized balls of rich chocolate are filled with a spiced mincemeat filling, making them the perfect dessert for any holiday party. Plus, they are so easy to make that you can whip up a batch in less than 30 minutes.
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Mince Pie Pinwheels
Main Ingredients: Puff Pastry Sheet, Mincemeat, Powdered Sugar
If you want a visually stunning dessert that is also delicious, try making mince pie pinwheels. Made with puff pastry and a generous amount of mincemeat filling, these pinwheels are a fun twist on traditional mince pies. Plus, they are perfect for sharing with friends and family.
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Mince Pie Gingernuts
Main Ingredients: Self Raising Flour, Ground Ginger, Baking Powder
For a flavorful and festive treat, try making mince pie gingernuts. These spiced cookies are made with a generous amount of ginger and cinnamon, and filled with a sweet mincemeat filling. They are perfect for enjoying with a hot cup of tea or coffee on a cold winter day.
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Pretty Mince Pies
Main Ingredients: Mincemeat, Plain Flour, Caster Sugar, Ground Almonds
Looking for a way to make your mince pies stand out? Try making pretty mince pies with a decorative top crust. Whether you use cookie cutters to create fun shapes or simply crimp the edges of the crust, these pies are sure to be a hit at any holiday gathering.
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Mince Pie Cheese Toastie
Main Ingredients: Wholemeal Bread, Reduced Fat Mature Cheddar Cheese
If you want a savory spin on mince pies, try making a mince pie cheese toastie. This delicious sandwich is made with a layer of mincemeat filling, a sprinkling of cheese, and two slices of bread. It's the perfect combination of sweet and savory, and makes for a delicious lunch or snack.
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Mince Pie Christmas Bundt Cake
Main Ingredients: Unsalted Butter, Golden Caster Sugar, Muscovado Sugar
For a show-stopping dessert, try making a mince pie Christmas bundt cake. This festive cake is made with a rich mincemeat filling and topped with a sweet glaze. It's perfect for impressing your friends and family at any holiday gathering.
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Puff Pastry Mince Pie Square
Main Ingredients: Mincemeat, Puff Pastry, Walnuts, Clementine, Icing
For a fun and easy twist on mince pies, try making a puff pastry mince pie square. This recipe uses pre-made puff pastry to create a delicious and flaky crust, and is filled with a spiced mincemeat filling. It's a great option for those who want to make mince pies but don't want to deal with making pie crust.
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Mince Pie Cake & Brandy Buttercream
Main Ingredients: Butter, Caster Sugar, Eggs, Self Raising Flour, Baking
For a truly indulgent dessert, try making a mince pie cake with brandy buttercream frosting. This rich and decadent cake is filled with layers of mincemeat and topped with a creamy buttercream frosting spiked with brandy. It's the perfect dessert for a special holiday occasion.
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Traditional British Mince Pie
Main Ingredients: All Purpose Flour, Unsalted Butter, Salt, Egg, Water
To experience the true flavors of a mince pie, try making a traditional British mince pie. Made with a flaky crust and a rich mincemeat filling, this recipe stays true to the classic flavors and is sure to be a hit with anyone who tries it.
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Mince Pie Biscuits
Main Ingredients: Porridge Oats, Butter, Granulated Sugar, Plain Flour
If you want a quick and easy way to enjoy the flavors of mince pies, try making mince pie biscuits. These simple biscuits are made with a basic cookie dough and filled with a sweet mincemeat filling. They are perfect for snacking on during the holiday season.
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Cranberry Mince Pie Filo Pastry Rolls
Main Ingredients: Mincemeat, Cranberry Sauce, Sugar, Mixed Spice, Ground
For a festive and tasty appetizer, try making cranberry mince pie filo pastry rolls. These bite-sized treats are made with a flaky filo pastry and filled with a sweet and tangy cranberry mincemeat filling. They are perfect for serving at holiday parties or as a pre-dinner snack.
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Mince Pie Cupcakes with Brandy Buttercream
Main Ingredients: Butter, Caster Sugar, Large Eggs, Almond Extract
For a unique and delicious dessert, try making mince pie cupcakes with brandy buttercream frosting. These cupcakes are made with a spiced mincemeat filling and topped with a rich and creamy brandy buttercream frosting. They are sure to be a hit with anyone who tries them.
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Mince Pie Baked Oats
Main Ingredients: Oats, Baking Powder, Eggs, Greek Yogurt, Sweetener
For a hearty and filling breakfast option, try making mince pie baked oats. This recipe combines the flavors of mince pies with the heartiness of oats, making for a delicious and satisfying morning meal. Plus, it's a great way to use up any leftover mincemeat filling.
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Boozy Mince Pie Brownies
Main Ingredients: Black Beans, Dates, Peanut Butter, Coconut Oil, Maple
For a decadent and indulgent dessert, try making boozy mince pie brownies. These rich and fudgy brownies are filled with a spiced mincemeat filling and spiked with a generous amount of brandy. They are perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth and indulging in some holiday cheer.
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Mince Pies
Main Ingredients: Plain Flour, Unsalted Butter, Caster Sugar, Large Egg
Of course, no list of mince pie recipes would be complete without including the classic version. Made with a flaky crust and a rich mincemeat filling, these traditional mince pies are a staple at any holiday gathering. Plus, they are so simple to make that you can whip up a batch in no time.
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Frangipane Mince Pies
Main Ingredients: Flour, Sugar, Unsalted Butter, Orange, Medium Egg
For a luxurious and decadent twist on traditional mince pies, try making frangipane mince pies. These pies are filled with a layer of almond frangipane, a rich mincemeat filling, and topped with a flaky crust. They are perfect for impressing your guests and indulging in something a little extra special.
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Puff Pastry Mince Pie Swirls
Main Ingredients: Puff Pastry Sheet, Mincemeat, Satsuma, Chopped Walnuts
If you love the flavors of mince pies but want a fun and unique way to enjoy them, try making puff pastry mince pie swirls. This recipe uses pre-made puff pastry to create a swirled pastry filled with a sweet mincemeat filling. They are perfect for snacking on or serving as a dessert at any holiday gathering.
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Cheat's Mince Pies
Main Ingredients: Shortcrust Pastry, Mincemeat, Flour, Butter, Milk
Short on time but still want to enjoy the flavors of mince pies? Try making cheat's mince pies! This recipe uses pre-made pie crust and a jar of mincemeat filling to create a quick and easy version of this classic dessert. They are perfect for satisfying your cravings without spending hours in the kitchen.
The Perfect Combination of Sweet and Savory
Ingredients:
1 cup of all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon of salt
1/3 cup of unsalted butter, softened
1/4 cup of granulated sugar
1/4 cup of finely chopped almonds
1 egg
1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
1 jar of mincemeat (12 oz)
1/4 cup of powdered sugar
1/4 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
To start off, preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 12-cup muffin tin. In a mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt. In a separate bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add in the chopped almonds, egg, and vanilla extract, and mix until well combined. Slowly add in the flour mixture and mix until a dough forms.
Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about 1/8 inch thickness. Using a round cookie cutter, cut out 12 circles and gently press them into the muffin tin. Spoon about a tablespoon of mincemeat into each pie crust. Using the remaining dough, cut out 12 smaller circles to use as the pie tops. Place them on top of the mincemeat filling and lightly press the edges with a fork to seal the pies.
Bake and Serve
Bake the mince pies for 18-20 minutes, or until the crust is lightly golden. Let them cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. In a small bowl, mix together the powdered sugar and ground cinnamon. Sprinkle this mixture over the cooled pies for a festive touch.
These holiday mince pies are the perfect combination of sweet and savory, with a buttery crust and flavorful mincemeat filling. They are sure to be a hit at any holiday gathering and are easy enough to make in large batches to share with friends and family. So, take a page out of Cat Deeley's cookbook and add her holiday mince pie recipe to your holiday baking list.
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