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    Published: Dec 19, 2019 · Modified: Dec 16, 2021 by joskitchenlarder · 16 Comments. · This post may contain affiliate links ·

    Puff Pastry Mince Pie Swirls

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    Baked swirls topped with almond flakes on a tray.

    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! 

    Baked swirls on a tray (square).

    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?

    Try enjoying these with a cheeky glass of my vegan eggnog for super festive treat!

    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.
    Hand holding puff pastry mince pie swirl.

    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.

    Close up of puff pastry mince pie with almond flakes on top.

    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!

    Process collage.

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    Some more sweet & festive recipes you might enjoy

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    Baked swirls on a tray.
    Baked swirls on a tray (square).
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    5 from 9 votes

    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 Chef'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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    Comments

    1. Helen says

      December 12, 2020 at 12:47 pm

      Absolutely delicious what a fab idea? Thank you... Do you think you could make savoury versions? ie: Blue cheese & walnut? xx

      Reply
      • joskitchenlarder says

        December 12, 2020 at 3:26 pm

        Hi Helen and thanks so much for your lovely comment! Yes of course they would work with savoury filling. You could dot pieces of blue cheese all over the pastry, sprinkle with walnuts and roll it up. You could also add caramelised red onions for some extra flavour if you wanted too. Let me know how it goes if you give it a try! 🙂 x

        Reply
    2. Jacqui Bellefontaine says

      December 23, 2019 at 10:00 am

      5 stars
      These look so very very tempting.

      Reply
      • joskitchenlarder says

        January 06, 2020 at 1:56 pm

        Thank you Jacqui! 🙂 They definitely are!

        Reply
    3. Kat (The Baking Explorer) says

      December 20, 2019 at 10:03 pm

      5 stars
      What an easy idea for a quick mince pie treat!

      Reply
      • joskitchenlarder says

        January 06, 2020 at 1:53 pm

        Thanks Kat! Quick excuse to incorporate mince pie into breakfast lol. It's sort of Danish pastry after all.

        Reply
    4. Michelle Rolfe says

      December 19, 2019 at 9:15 pm

      5 stars
      What a great idea Jo! I always have a package of puff pastry in the fridge as its always easy to turn into a dessert - and I love this idea. Perfect if people drop by unexpectedly during the holidays. Thanks for sharing with #CookBlogShare. Michelle

      Reply
      • joskitchenlarder says

        January 06, 2020 at 1:52 pm

        Thanks Michelle! You just cannot beat these in terms of taste and speed.

        Reply
    5. Julia says

      December 19, 2019 at 2:03 pm

      5 stars
      What a fab idea! The swirls look so delicious and so easy to make!

      Reply
      • joskitchenlarder says

        December 19, 2019 at 2:17 pm

        Thanks Julia! 🙂 They are super easy indeed which makes them super appealing during hectic festive season.

        Reply
    6. Danielle says

      December 19, 2019 at 2:01 pm

      5 stars
      I could eat swirls like this every day any day. Delicious, cute and absolutely great to have in the kitchen in the morning.

      Reply
      • joskitchenlarder says

        December 19, 2019 at 2:16 pm

        Thanks Danielle! 🙂 They are lovely with your morning cuppa and one is never enough lol.

        Reply
    7. Mahy says

      December 19, 2019 at 1:51 pm

      5 stars
      Incredible and delicious way to start a day. Any day actually, although these would work particularly good during the holidays!

      Reply
      • joskitchenlarder says

        December 19, 2019 at 2:00 pm

        Thank you Mahy! 🙂 They would make a nice festive brekkie treat indeed. 🙂

        Reply
    8. Alexandra says

      December 19, 2019 at 1:32 pm

      5 stars
      Such a delicious festive idea - they look absolutely scrumptious! Beautifully presented.

      Reply
      • joskitchenlarder says

        December 19, 2019 at 1:57 pm

        Thank you Alexandra! 🙂

        Reply

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