Easy Frangipane Mince Pies
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These homemade Frangipane Mince Pies are sure to be a hit this Christmas! With delicious buttery pastry, mincemeat filling and frangipane topping, these easy easy mince pies are a wonderful variation on the traditional recipe.
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Ingredients
For the pastry
- 2 tbsp cream , heavy / double, cold
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1 tsp vanilla bean paste
- 2 cups (250g) flour , all purpose flour / plain
- 4 tbsp sugar , powdered / icing
- ½ cup + 1 tbsp (125g) unsalted butter , cold and cubed
For the frangipane
- ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter , softened
- 1 cup (100g) sugar , superfine / caster
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tbsp flour all purpose flour / plain
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon almond extract
- 1 cup (100g) almond meal (ground almonds)
Filling and Topping
- 14 oz (400g) mincemeat
- 4 tbsp flaked almonds
- 3 tbsp smooth apricot jam , warm
Instructions
Make the pastry
- Combine cold heavy cream, egg yolks and vanilla bean paste in a measuring jug and set aside.
- Reserve three tablespoons of the flour to use for rolling. Sift the powdered sugar and remaining flour into a mixing bowl. Add cold cubed butter and beat on low speed until you have a sandy texture.
- Add the egg yolk mixture and beat together very briefly until the dough starts to come together. Alternatively pulse the butter, sugar and flour in a food processor until you have a breadcrumb texture. Add the egg yolk mixture and pulse again until the dough starts to come together into a ball.
- Line your worktop with a large piece of plastic wrap and tip the pastry onto it. It will still be quite crumbly, so use the wrap to gather into a ball and flatten into a disk. Chill the pastry for at least and hour.
Prepare the frangipane
- Cream softened unsalted butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs, flour, vanilla and almond extract and beat together to combine – don't worry if the mixture looks a little curdled at this point. Mix in the almond meal – that's your frangipane!
Make the mince pies
- Preheat the oven to 400°F / 200°C (360°F / 180°C fan forced). Dust your worktop with a little flour and roll out the pastry thinly. Cut circles that are slightly larger than the muffin holes. Place on the muffin pan and use a pastry tamper to gently push in.
- Add about a tablespoon of mincemeat into each tartlet and top with about a tablespoon frangipane mixture. Don't worry about covering the mince pies with too much accuracy as the frangipane will spread out to cover the filling during baking.
- Scatter a handful of flaked almonds over the mince pies and bake for 15-18 minutes or until the mince pies are golden. Cool in the tin for 10 minutes before carefully turning out onto a wire rack to cool.
- Brush the warm mince pies with a little smooth apricot jam if you like and dust with powdered sugar. Serve warm or cold!
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Notes
- Store-bought mincemeat can be a little flat... I like to stir in a couple of tablespoons of rum or brandy to liven it up a bit!
- Serving suggestions: turn this mince pies into an irresistible Christmas dessert by serving them warm and topped with ice cream, custard or a little cream. Absolutely dreamy!
- Store the mince pies in a covered container at room temperature for up to a week or freeze them for up to three months.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
382kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
51g
(17%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
0.5g
Cholesterol
77mg
(26%)
Sodium
242mg
(10%)
Potassium
52mg
(1%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
35g
(70%)
Vitamin A
452IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
0.3mg
(0%)
Calcium
35mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 382 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 382kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 51g | 17% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 77mg | 26% |
| Sodium | 242mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 52mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 35g | 70% |
| Vitamin A | 452IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 35mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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