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European - British - Desserts
Mini Mince Pie Pasties
Chef's Menu Description
Flaky, all-butter golden pastry filled with a delicately spiced sweet filling, baked until crisp and aromatic.
Ingredients
- • 210 grams Light puff pastry (Use a full sheet - each circle will weigh approx. 14grams)
- • 6 tsp Mincemeat
- • 1 Egg
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C. Line a baking tray with baking parchment.
2
Phase 2
Cut 15 circles (approximately 7cm in diameter) from the sheet of light puff pastry. Each pastry circle should weigh about 14g or half an ounce.
3
Phase 3
Place quarter of a teaspoon of mincemeat into the centre of each pastry circle.
4
Phase 4
Beat the egg in a small bowl and brush around the edge of the circle. Fold each pastry circle over and use a fork to press the edges together.
5
Phase 5
Place each pasty onto the baking tray and brush all over with egg. Put into the oven and cook for 25 minutes until golden brown.
6
Phase 6
Serve warm or cold. Add a sprinkle of icing sugar if desired!