Christmas Mince Pies Recipe

Name: Christmas Mince Pies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1 pinch salt; 1/2 cup butter, cubed; 1/4 cup vegetable shortening, cubed; 3/4 cup white sugar; 2 oranges, zested; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/4 cup fresh orange juice, chilled; 7 ounces prepared mincemeat filling, or as needed; 1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar

Servings: persons

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 pinch salt
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup vegetable shortening, cubed
3/4 cup white sugar
2 oranges, zested
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup fresh orange juice, chilled
7 ounces prepared mincemeat filling, or as needed
1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar

1
Combine flour and salt in a large bowl. Add butter and shortening; rub in with cold fingers until mixture resembles fine bread crumbs. Mix in sugar and orange zest thoroughly. Mix in vanilla extract. Stir in enough orange juice to bring dough together.
2
Knead dough briefly to form a smooth ball. Wrap in plastic wrap; refrigerate until firm, at least 1 hour.
3
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
4
Roll dough out on a lightly floured work surface to a thickness of 1/8 inch. Cut out 12 circles using a 2 1/2-inch cutter and 12 circles using a 1-inch cutter.
5
Line 12 mini tart pans or a muffin tin with the 2 1/2-inch dough circles. Cover dough with about 1 tablespoon mincemeat filling. Lay 1-inch circles on top.
6
Bake in the preheated oven until tops are pale golden brown, 17 to 21 minutes. Cool slightly on wire racks, about 10 minutes. Dust with confectioners' sugar before serving.

643

kcal

Calories

Fat

101

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1 pinch salt, 1/2 cup butter, cubed, 1/4 cup vegetable shortening, cubed, and more.

Yes, Christmas Mince Pies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Christmas Mince Pies

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