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Mini filo mince pies

December 16, 2013 by Katie Bryson 5 Comments

Mini filo mice pies by Katie Bryson for the Good Food Channel website, photo by Sharron Gibson

photo by Sharron Gibson

Making your own mince pies doesn’t have to be a marathon effort. If you’re not fond of making your own pastry then reach for the ready-made stuff I say!

These mini mince pies I did for the Good Food Channel website are made with crisp filo pastry and filled with mincemeat stirred up with a good slug of orange liqueur. I’ve crumbled shortbread biscuits and mixed with orange zest to scatter on top.

Filo pastry is lighter than shortcrust, so won’t leave you busting a gut. I also think it has a far prettier and delicate look to it that’s perfect for parties.

Get the full recipe here>>>

Are you a mince pie fan? Do you ever make your own? Let me know below!

If you’d like some more mince pie recipe inspiration then why not check out

Michelle Utterly Scrummy’s Christmas mincemeat and mince pies
 or if you’re not into mincemeat try Michelle’s festive fruit pies as an alternative

Sarah Maison Cupcakes’s mini almond crumble mince pies

Nazima Franglais Kitchen’s Frangipane and star-topped mince pies

And finally if you want more of a pudding, try Laura How To Cook Good Food’s Pear and Mincemeat Strudel

 

 

Filed Under: Bakes, Christmas, Sweet Recipes Tagged With: Christmas

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Comments

  1. laura@howtocookgoodfood says

    December 16, 2013 at 7:21 pm

    How lovely these look. I have my mincemeat but still need to make up my little pies. I agree with filo being the perfect lighter option and love how crisp it is. Also, a brilliant thing to keep in the frezzer and aves time on making pastry at this very busy time of the year! Thanks for linking to my strudel too Katie 🙂

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    • Katie Bryson says

      December 17, 2013 at 6:45 am

      Filo is brilliant at this time of year, especially for quick canapés. Thanks Laura 🙂

      Reply
  2. Fish fingers for tea says

    December 19, 2013 at 10:19 am

    Only Rich is a huge mince pie fan in our house but I think I could get on board with these, they look fab and much lighter! Fab idea Katie!

    Reply
    • Katie Bryson says

      December 19, 2013 at 10:14 pm

      Thanks Sian – they’re def worth a try 🙂

      Reply

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