Traditional Mince Pie Recipe
These mini mincemeat pies feature a flaky, buttery crust filled with traditional mincemeat. Perfect for holiday gatherings, they can be enjoyed warm with cream or as a sweet, portable treat.
Prep Time 30 minutes mins
Cook Time 15 minutes mins
Chilling Time 30 minutes mins
Total Time 1 hour hr 15 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine British
Servings 16
Calories 172 kcal
Large mixing bowl
Pastry blender or knives (or food processor)
Rolling Pin
Muffin tin or mini tart tins
Plastic Wrap
Brush for milk or egg wash
Wire Rack
- Pie crust dough enough for two crusts or homemade crust as follows:
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 10 tablespoons very cold unsalted butter diced in 1/2 inch cubes
- 5 ounces lard lard will produce the flakiest crusts (you can substitute butter if you prefer)
- How to Make Your Own Lard we strongly recommend making your own, it's super easy and cheaper than store-bought!
- 2/3 cup ice water
- 1 batch BEST Traditional Mincemeat
- 2 tablespoons milk for brushing
- powdered sugar for sprinkling
Prepare the Pie Dough:
In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt. Add diced cold butter (or lard) and use a pastry blender to cut it into pea-sized crumbs.
Gradually add ice water until the dough holds together. Wrap in plastic and chill for at least 30 minutes.
Roll the Dough:
Preheat oven to 400°F. Grease a muffin tin or mini tart tins.
Roll out 2/3 of the dough to 1/8-inch thickness and cut circles to fit the tins.
Roll out the remaining dough and cut circles for lids, or create stars or lattices for the top.
Assemble the Pies:
Press dough into the tins, fill with mincemeat.
Top with dough lids or shapes. Seal the edges.
Brush tops with milk or egg wash.