Puff Pastry Mince Pie Swirls

These Puff Pastry Mince Pie Swirls are super quick & easy to make with all the festive mince pie flavours & almost zero hassle. Now that's a result! 

As much as I love traditional sweet shortcrust pastry mince pies and wouldn't  go through festive season without my Almond Pastry Mince Pies, there are times when you need something super quick and hassle free but full of flavour and certain to please the crowd.

What can I say, these Puff Pastry Mince Pies shaped into lovely swirls do the trick EVERY SINGLE TIME and they're vegan too (just make sure to use vegan friendly puff pastry as well as mincemeat)!

In the era of ready rolled puff pastry readily available and super delicious, it would be silly not to use it when creating yummy nibbles to feed family and friends around Christmas time. Cheeky festive breakfast perhaps?

Few helpful tips when baking Puff Pastry Mince Pie Swirls

• Make sure you take your puff pastry out of the fridge 20-30 minutes before making your swirls to make it easier to unroll.
• Feel free to use any mincemeat you like. Personally, I use Robertson's Classic Mincemeat* which I then pimp up with the zest of a clementine for that lovely citrussy flavour and some chopped walnuts.
• Even though, in the recipe below I've suggested the entire jar of mincemeat (400g), I tend to use half or three quarters of that per puff pastry sheet. Feel free to adjust quantity as per your preference.
• These delicious swirls are best eaten on the day you bake them but will still be nice the following day if kept in the airtight container. You can always revive their crispness by putting them in the oven for a few minutes.

Can you freeze Puff Pastry Mince Pie Swirls?

Absolutely! Simply wait for them to cool and transfer them to freezer friendly box/bag. I would recommend freezing them in single layer, separated with baking paper to prevent them from sticking.

When you are ready to serve them simply reheat them from frozen in the oven preheated to 200C/400F/Gas Mark 6 for approx. 4-5 minutes.

How to make Puff Pastry Mince Pie Swirls?

• Preheat the oven to 200C/400F/Gas Mark 6.
• Unroll puff pastry sheet and spread it generously with your favourite mince meat.
• Grate over zest of one clementine or satsuma and sprinkle some chopped walnuts.
• Roll your puff pastry sheet lengthwise like you would Swiss Roll.
• Using sharp knife cut your roll into 20 even slices which you place cut side up onto prepared baking sheet.
• Brush the edges of your swirls with a little beaten egg (if not vegan) or some milk/plant milk and sprinkle over few almond flakes (if using).
• Bake in preheated oven for 12-15 minutes until puffed up and golden.
• Dust with some icing sugar if you wish and enjoy!

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Puff Pastry Mince Pie Swirls

These Puff Pastry Mince Pie Swirls are super quick & easy to make with all the festive mince pie flavours & almost zero hassle. Now that's a result!

Course Dessert, Party Food, Snack

Cuisine British

Keyword puff pastry mince pie swirls, puff pastry mince pies

Equipment

• Square Baking Tray 26cm/10inch*
• Baking Paper*
• Fine Grater*
• Large Cook's Knife*
• Pastry Brush*

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Servings 20 swirls

Calories 153kcal

Author Jo Allison

Ingredients

Metric - US Customary

• 375 g ready rolled puff pastry sheet (vegan friendly if required) see notes
• 400 g jar good quality mincemeat You will most likely use approx ¾ of that.
• 1 large clemetine or satsuma (zest only)
• 30-50 g chopped walnuts optional
• handful of almond flakes optional
• 1 beaten egg (if not vegan) or some milk/plant milk for brushing pastry
• icing sugar for dusting

Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 200C/400F/Gas Mark 6.
• Unroll puff pastry sheet and spread it generously with your favourite mince meat.
• Grate over zest of one clementine/satsuma and sprinkle some chopped walnuts.
• Roll your puff pastry sheet lengthwise like you would Swiss Roll.
• Using sharp knife cut your roll into 20 even slices which you place cut side up onto prepared baking sheet.
• Brush the edges of your swirls with a little beaten egg (if not vegan) or some milk/plant milk and sprinkle over few almond flakes (if using).
• Bake in preheated oven for 12-15 minutes until puffed up and golden.
• Dust with some icing sugar if you wish and enjoy!

Notes

• Nutritional information is approximate, per swirl and should be treated as a guideline only. 

Tips:

• Make sure you take your puff pastry out of the fridge 20-30 minutes before making your swirls to make it easier to unroll.
• Feel free to use any mincemeat you like. Personally, I use Robertson’s Classic Mincemeat* which I then pimp up with the zest of clementine for that lovely citrussy flavour and some chopped walnuts.
• These delicious swirls are the best on the day you bake them but will still be nice the following day if kept in the airtight container. You can always revive them by putting them in the oven for a few minutes.
• Freezer friendly (see above).

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Puff Pastry Mince Pie Swirls

Amount Per Serving

Calories 153 Calories from Fat 72

% Daily Value*

Fat 8g12%

Saturated Fat 2g10%

Sodium 117mg5%

Potassium 25mg1%

Carbohydrates 18g6%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 9g10%

Protein 2g4%

Vitamin C 2mg2%

Calcium 4mg0%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Update Notes: This post was originally published in December 2019 and updated in December 2020 to include vegan option.

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