Recipe and photo credit by- Nielsen-Massey Almond Extract
Meringue Topped Mince Pies: One Or Two For Santa.
Fancy a twist on your usual Mince Pies?
How yummy!?
This twist on the traditional mince pie recipe includes a light, fluffy meringue top.
How To Make Meringue Topped Mince Pies:
Preparation Time: 40 minutes
Baking Time: 20 minutes
Portions: 12
Ingredients:
250 grams plain white flour
100 grams butter (cold and cubed)
25 grams lard
3 tbsp golden caster sugar
400 grams mincemeat
Ice sugar (to dust)
Topping:
2 free range eggs (whites only)
Pinch salt
125 grams golden caster sugar
1 teaspoon Nielsen-Massey Almond Extract
Meringue Topped Mince Pies Directions:
1.) Place the flour in a large bowl and using your fingers, gently rub in the butter and lard until it resembles breadcrumbs.
(or place in food processor and whiz until it resembles breadcrumbs).
2.) Add 2-3 tbsp of ice cold water, a little at a time, until it comes together in a soft dough.
3.) Knead gently into a ball, wrap in cling film and chill for 15 minutes.
4.) Preheat the oven to 220 °C (fan 200°C, gas mark 7).
5.) On a lightly floured surface, roll out half the pastry until 3mm thick.
6.) Take a 7.5 cm fluted cutter and stamp out 24 circles and use to line a 12 hole bun tins.
7.) Place a heaped tsp of mincemeat into each pastry case.
7.) Bake 15 minutes until golden brown.
8.) Meanwhile, whisk the egg whites and a pinch of salt to medium peaks in a mixer, then gradually add the sugar and the almond extract.
9.) Whisk until stiff and glossy.
10.) Spoon the meringue onto the pies and bake for 3-4 minutes until meringue is lightly golden.
Meringue Topped Mince Pies Recipe and photo credit by- Nielsen-Massey Almond Extract
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Santa will definitely be leaving gifts after eating these Clairejustine! Looks great!
Author
Thanks for the comment Judy 🙂
I could just eat one or two of these
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Thanks for stopping by 🙂