Little Eccles mince pies

Dairy Free
Little Eccles mince pies
60 min.
18
245kcal

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Indulge in the delightful taste of Little Eccles mince pies, a classic dessert that's perfect for any festive occasion or cozy gathering. These charming little pastries, with their golden, flaky puff pastry exterior, are sure to enchant your guests while also catering to those who are dairy-free. The rich and aromatic mincemeat filling offers a blend of seasonal spices and fruits that brings warmth and comfort to your palate.

With just a handful of ingredients and ready in under an hour, these delectable bites are not only easy to make but are also a fantastic way to fill your home with the inviting scent of freshly baked goods. Each pie is a mini treasure chest of flavor, encased in perfectly baked pastry that melts in your mouth. The glaze of egg white and a sprinkle of golden caster sugar on top provides that perfect finishing touch, creating an irresistible sheen that tempts you to take a bite.

Whether served as a dessert at holiday dinners, enjoyed with a cup of afternoon tea, or shared with friends at a festive gathering, these Little Eccles mince pies are sure to impress. Plus, with the added perk of being able to freeze them for up to two months, you can easily prepare a batch ahead of time for spontaneous get-togethers. So roll up your sleeves and dive into the joy of baking with this splendid recipe!

Ingredients

  • 500 puff pastry 
  • 450 mincemeat well (see 'goes with')
  •  egg whites lightly beaten
  • 18 servings brown sugar 

Equipment

  • oven

Directions

  1. Roll the pastry out to about the thickness of a 50p piece on to a floured surface, and cut out 10cm circles, then continue to re-roll and cut out until you have about 18 circles.
  2. Place 1 tsp of mincemeat in the centre of each circle, brush the edges with egg white, then gather together tightly to completely encase the mincemeat.
  3. Flip the pies over so the sealed edges are underneath, then squash them with your hand so you have a small puck-shaped pie.
  4. Cut two small slits in the top of each pie, brush generously with egg white and scatter with sugar. The pies can now be frozen for up to 2 months.
  5. Heat oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas 6 and bake for 15 mins from raw or 25-30 mins from frozen.

Nutrition Facts

Calories245kcal
Protein4.52%
Fat38.62%
Carbs56.86%

Properties

Glycemic Index
3.11
Glycemic Load
6.78
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
2.6769565211042%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:244.62kcal
12.23%
Fat:10.59g
16.29%
Saturated Fat:2.68g
16.74%
Carbohydrates:35.06g
11.69%
Net Carbohydrates:34.07g
12.39%
Sugar:20.95g
23.27%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:212.55mg
9.24%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:2.79g
5.58%
Selenium:7.1µg
10.15%
Vitamin B1:0.11mg
7.37%
Manganese:0.14mg
6.91%
Vitamin B3:1.16mg
5.82%
Folate:21.77µg
5.44%
Vitamin B2:0.09mg
5.05%
Vitamin K:4.47µg
4.26%
Iron:0.74mg
4.12%
Fiber:0.99g
3.97%
Phosphorus:17.08mg
1.71%
Copper:0.03mg
1.7%
Magnesium:4.99mg
1.25%