Mince pies recipes

34 Recipes

Deep & decadent or simple & speedy - we have all mince pies covered!

Hazelnut crunch mince pies

(3 ratings)

Jazz up your homemade mince pies by adding grated apple and orange zest - try a pretty star shaped lid, finished with a crisp nutty topping

50 mins
Easy

Mince pie on a plate with a forkful taken out

Mince pies

(127 ratings)

Paul Hollywood prefers melt-in-the-mouth pastry for his fruity mince pies, so this recipe is nice and short

1 hour
Easy

Almond-topped mince pies

(13 ratings)

These festive favourites are encased in a rich, sweet shortcrust pastry and finished off with a frangipane topping that livens up every bite

1 hour and 5 mins
Easy

Puff pastry mince pies

(3 ratings)

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

Easy
Vegetarian

Custard & crumble mince pies

(2 ratings)

A twist on a festive favourite, adding a layer of creamy custard and a delectable crumbly topping makes an irresistible and more mellow mince pie

45 mins
Easy

Mincemeat Chelsea buns

(5 ratings)

Sticky buns are made even fruitier with a layer of juicy mincemeat, dried apricots and glace cherries. Add plenty of spice and top with sugar glaze

1 hour and 2 mins
More effort

Mince pie baklava

(3 ratings)

When a mince pie meets baklava, it’s a match made in Christmas heaven. Serve warm with ice cream for dessert, or cut into smaller bites to enjoy with coffee...

1 hour and 35 mins
Easy
Vegetarian

Mince pie brownies

(22 ratings)

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

1 hour and 5 mins
Easy
Vegetarian

Cinnamon swirl mince pies

(4 ratings)

Bake these cinnamon swirl and mince pie mash-ups for your next festive gathering. They're easy to make and a fun alternative to traditional pies...

50 mins
Easy
Vegetarian

Vegan mince pies

(6 ratings)

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

1 hour and 40 mins
More effort

Stuffed mince pie pancakes

(0 ratings)

Fill American-style pancakes with mincemeat for a seasonal treat. They're perfect for brunch over the festive period, or even an indulgent Christmas Day breakfast...

30 mins
Easy
Vegetarian

Mincemeat & shortbread squares

(5 ratings)

An easy alternative to mince pies. For a festive presentation, pile the squares on a cake stand and top with holly and a snowy dusting of icing sugar.

1 hour and 5 mins
Easy

Mincemeat samosas

(2 ratings)

Give mince pies a makeover with this alternative recipe - all the festive flavour wrapped up in sheets of filo pastry and baked until crisp

1 hour and 50 mins
Easy

Mincemeat cookies

(5 ratings)

Use up a jar of mincemeat to make these festive cookies. They're a perfect addition to a Christmas dessert spread, or a great gift...

25 mins
Easy
Vegetarian

From-the-freezer mince pies

(1 rating)

Keep these festive favourites nice and simple or spice things up with some imaginative twists

55 mins
Easy

Stollen mince pies

(14 ratings)

Two festive giants collide in these shortcrust pastry bakes with marzipan, madeira cake and mincemeat

45 mins
Easy

Easy mince pies with crunchy crumble tops

(1 rating)

These individual pies with a twist are great for using up storecupboard staples such as nuts and dried fruit, they're budget-friendly too

47 mins
Easy

Little mince pie cakes

(46 ratings)

These miniature mince pies are sure to go down a treat with anyone with even a slightly sweet tooth

33 mins
Easy

Chunky mince pie slices

(15 ratings)

Inject some Christmas spirit into the workplace with these easy to share slices

35 mins
Easy

Mince pie trees

(6 ratings)

Love mince pies? They you'll love these little tree-shaped Danish pastry-like bites, with their layers of buttery pastry bonded with fruity, gooey mincemeat...