Mince Pie Pinwheels - My Gorgeous Recipes (2024)

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Mince Pie Pinwheels or Mincemeat Pinwheels, a delicious twist on the classic Christmas dessert, mince pies. They are so quick and easy to make, and we only need two ingredients: puff pastry and mincemeat. The ingredients can be homemade, but the store-bought ones are just as good, and way quicker to use.

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If you ask me about the first sweet treat that comes to my mind when I think of Christmas, it has to be the mince pies. After living in the UK (and now Isle of Man) for over 13 years, I can't possibly not link one to another. They are rich, overly sweet and buttery, and have the best Christmas flavour.

Not that making them at home is hard, but how about we make them extra easy by swapping the shortbread crust with puff pastry, and making them into mince pie pinwheels?

The prep is minimal, you don't even need 2 minutes from start to finish, and they are out of the oven in less than 30 minutes. Dead easy, right?

Now, they are already really sweet, and I mean sweet enough to give you instant diabetes, but that little sprinkle of powdered sugar makes them extra pretty, so why, not, feel free to use some.

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What is mincemeat

And if you wonder if mincemeat has any meat in it, no, not at all. The modern mincemeat is just a mixture of chopped dried fruit, sugar, syrup, spices and spirits, although originally it did contain meat, way back in time.

The meat and fruit pies can be traced back to the 15th century, it's amazing how some recipes have stood the test of time after so long, even if they are a little bit different nowadays.

How to make mincemeat or mince pie pinwheels

Again, I never complicate my life making my own puff pastry. It must be a lot nicer, flakier, tastier, you name it, but good gracious God and heavens above, who has time to waste on homemade puff pastry? Even if I did have free time, which I hardly ever have, I would still spend my time on something a lot more productive.

So, store-bought puff pastry it is! Some larger supermarkets have the all-butter version, which is a lot pricier, but it does taste better. Otherwise, the regular one is absolutely fine. I used ready-rolled puff pasty, but the block one is also fine.

  • roll out the puff pasty sheet on a non-stick paper
  • spread the mincemeat over the puff pastry, making sure the edges are clear
  • roll the puff pastry into a large sausage - I roll from right to left, rather than down to up (it it makes any sense), as otherwise you will end up with more pinwheels, but they will not be as large
  • use a sharp knife to cut 10 slices, then arrange them on a non-stick baking tray
  • bake in the preheated oven at 180 degrees Celsius (350 Fahrenheit) for 20-25 minutes or until golden

And that's it, some gorgeous mince pie pinwheels for that sweet tooth! This is indeed a very merry and sweet Christmas!

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Other mincemeat recipes

Mincemeat Loaf Cake

Apple and Mincemeat Crumble

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Mince Pie Pinwheels

Mince Pie Pinwheels or Mincemeat Pinwheels, a delicious twist on the classic Christmas dessert, mince pies. They are so quick and easy to make, and we only need two ingredients: puff pastry and mincemeat. The ingredients can be homemade, but the store-bought ones are just as good, and way quicker to use. Christmas would not be the same without mince pies, and these little beauties are the next best thing.

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Course: Dessert

Cuisine: English

Prep Time: 2 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes minutes

Total Time: 27 minutes minutes

Servings: 10 servings

Calories: 135kcal

Author: Daniela Apostol

Equipment

  • Oven

Ingredients

  • 1 ready-rolled puff pastry sheet
  • 1 jar mincemeat (400 g, 13 oz)
  • ½ teaspoon powdered sugar to sprinkle

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius (350 Fahrenheit).

  • Roll out the puff pastry, and spread the mincemeat over it, making sure the edges are clear.

  • Roll it into a big sausage from right to left, then use a sharp knife to cut 10 slices.

  • Arrange on a non-stick baking tray and bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden.

  • Allow to cool down, then use a spatula to remove them from the tray, and sprinkle powdered sugar over them.

Nutrition

Calories: 135kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 62mg | Potassium: 15mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 1mg

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FAQs

What was traditionally put in mince pies? ›

Mince pies have been eaten as part of a traditional British Christmas since at least the 16th century. Then they were made of a spiced, sweet minced meat mixture (often lamb), but they are now commonly made with sweet mincemeat, a mixture of dried fruits, sugar, spices, and brandy.

Why are mince pies only eaten at Christmas? ›

According to reports, medieval people believed that if you ate a mince pie every day between Christmas and Twelfth Night, you'd be brimming with luck and happiness for the next 12 months. While there may not be any truth in the old myth, the tradition of eating mince pies every Christmas has certainly stuck.

What cream goes with mince pie? ›

Creme fraiche Supremely light and kissed with a lactic tang, creme fraiche is the hot mince pie's most elegant cooling counterpoint. Single or double cream Either will grease the wheels, so to speak. Custard There is something magical about the contrast between hot mince pie and cold cream on the same plate.

Why should you stir mincemeat clockwise when making mince pies? ›

Traditions, folklore and superstitions

Stirring the mincemeat was quite an event, and English tradition dictates that it should only be stirred clockwise. Stirring the mincemeat anti-clockwise would lead to bad luck and poor fortune in the coming 12 months.

What are mince pies called in America? ›

A mince pie (also mincemeat pie in North America, and fruit mince pie in Australia and New Zealand) is a sweet pie of English origin filled with mincemeat, being a mixture of fruit, spices and suet. The pies are traditionally served during the Christmas season in much of the English-speaking world.

Why do they call it mincemeat? ›

Mincemeat is a combination of chopped dried fruits, spices, sugar, nuts, distilled spirits, a fat of some type and sometimes meat. The name is a carryover from 15th century England when mincemeat did indeed have meat in the mix; in fact, the whole point of mincemeat was to preserve meat with sugar and alcohol.

Do they have mince pies in America? ›

Mincemeat pie is a dish that isn't very common in the American kitchen, which can lead to some confusion for cooks, even those on the Allrecipes staff.

What is the most eaten pie at Christmas? ›

Pumpkin pie is America's favorite holiday pie.

How many mince pies should you eat on the 12 days of Christmas? ›

Go with the tradition and eat a dozen

There is a tradition of eating one mince pie each day over the 12 days of Christmas from Christmas Eve to 5 January.

What alcoholic drink goes with mince pies? ›

8 great drinks to match with mince pies
  • * Mulled wine - Never mind the match it's just what you offer the carol singers on Christmas Eve isn't it? ...
  • * Sweet sherry - again a traditional pairing and I think a good one. ...
  • * Sweet madeira - less traditional than sherry, but just as delicious.
Dec 17, 2021

Should mince pies be eaten hot or cold? ›

And never serve a cold pie. 'Ideally, mince pies for a drinks party will be served gently warmed, but if eating at home you could serve them much warmer with gently melting ice cream, rum or brandy butter. Here, a fork and spoon will be needed to avoid those mucky fingers.

What is the best way to eat mince pies? ›

Hot, cold or slightly warmed. Top off or top on. Custard, cream, clotted cream, ice cream, brandy cream, brandy butter or, dare we say it, hard, crumbly cheese… The ways to serve a mince pie are practically endless.

What is the difference between mince pie and mincemeat pie? ›

In the past mince pies were very different from what we enjoy today. They were stuffed with meats like mutton, rabbit, and pork which is why the filling is known as "mincemeat."

Why do mince pies have no meat? ›

By the 18th century it was more likely to be tongue or even tripe, and in the 19th century it was minced beef. It was not until the late Victorian period and early 20th Century that mince pies dropped the meat and had all fruit fillings (albeit with suet). Even today there are traditions associated with mince pies.

How do you thicken mincemeat pie filling? ›

  1. Cornstarch: Mix with cold water, add to filling, and cook until thick.
  2. Flour: Stir a few tablespoons into the filling.
  3. Tapioca: Use instant tapioca as a thickener.
  4. Reduce Liquid: Cook the filling on the stovetop to evaporate excess liquid.
Nov 27, 2020

What odd ingredient did mince pies once contain? ›

Markham's recipe called for an entire leg of mutton and three pounds of suet which were mixed with salt, cloves, mace, currants, raisins, prunes, dates, and orange peel, a list of ingredients that, save for the meat, which is remarkably like that used today.

What were mince pies made of in Victorian times? ›

Ingredients included dried fruits like raisins prunes and figs, lamb or mutton (representing the shepherds) and spices like cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg (for the Wise Men). By late Victorian England, mince pies ceased to contain meat and had all fruit fillings (with suet).

Did mince pies used to have mince in them? ›

By the 18th century it was more likely to be tongue or even tripe, and in the 19th century it was minced beef. It was not until the late Victorian period and early 20th Century that mince pies dropped the meat and had all fruit fillings (albeit with suet). Even today there are traditions associated with mince pies.

What does mincemeat pie contain? ›

Mix apples, diced beef, raisins, sugar, beef broth, orange sections, sorghum, pickle juice, pineapple juice, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt together in a large bowl until well combined. Store filling in the refrigerator or freeze until ready to use.

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