Christmas pie recipes

Bake easy mince pies using ready-made puff pastry and a jar of mincemeat. You can perk up a shop-bought filling, too, with orange zest and a splash of brandy

Bake vegan mince pies for a Christmas party, with a cherry and hazelnut filling that everyone will love. We have a great tip for making flaky pastry as well

The perfect sweet offering for the Christmas holidays, these tarts are a delicious cross between mince pies and muffins

Make this extra special pork pie recipe a couple of days ahead, ready to slice into at your festive buffet party

Combine two favourites in this clever mash-up of brownies and mince pies. These sweet treats will prove a big hit throughout the festive season

Figs are delicious when in season and this easy recipe gives them a lovely sweet edge. Perfect with a touch of cream.

Individual party pies with vegetarian garlicky filling, flavoured with caraway for a Scandinavian feel

The traditional Italian dessert is turned into a pretty hand-held nutty pie with chocolate and figs, plus an orange liqueur cream topping

Frangipane and berry individual puff pastry parcels - for a special touch decorate with your guests' initials

Use up the Christmas leftovers to make this hearty, deep-filled turkey and ham pie. You could use shop-bought pastry but nothing beats homemade