Name: Tear and share snowflake mince pie
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 1 sheet ready-rolled puff pastry; 1 jar good quality mincemeat; 1 egg, beaten (optional); Icing sugar, to serve

Tear and share snowflake mince pie

26 Dec 2023

by Dinna

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

25 minutes

Total Time

35 minutes

Background

For the festive seasons you can make quick and easy treats that can be shared by your friends and family. This tear and share snowflake mince pie is a good example – easy to make and it can easily be vegan or gluten-free if you’re using appropriate pastry and vegan mincemeat. It actually tastes much better, if you use home made mincemeat - recipes here>>

Ingredients

1 sheet ready-rolled puff pastry
1 jar good quality mincemeat
1 egg, beaten (optional)
Icing sugar, to serve

Instructions

Preheat oven to 180°C. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Roll out the pastry. Using a rolling pan make the sheet a bit longer and thinner.
Cut out two equal circles, using a plate that is about the width of the puff pastry.
Put one of the circles onto the lined baking sheet. Using a spoon, spread the mincemeat over it, leaving a small rim around the edge.
Place the second round of puff pastry on top, then press the edges gently to seal.
Mark the centre of the circle with a small star cookie cutter - but don’t cut through!
Using a pizza cutter, cut the circle into 12 equal segments, just up to the star.
In pairs, twist the segments towards each other about three times, then pinch the edges together to seal.
Brush the snowflake with egg wash, if you want it crunchy.
Place the tray in the oven and bake the pastry for about 25 minutes or until golden brown.
Let it cool, then sprinkle with icing sugar and serve.