These are a great alternative to traditional mince pies and the cakey top really adds more depth to the bake and a completely different foodie experience.
Prep Time20mins
Cook Time20mins
Total Time40mins
Course: Afternoon Tea, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: British
Keyword: baking, christmas
Servings: 12mince pies
Ingredients
Ready made shortcrust pastry
Mincemeat
100gself raising flour
35gmargarine
35gsugar
1egg
60mlmilk
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 200C/400F/Gas 6
Roll out the pastry and cut circles big enough to line a deep muffin tray
Fill each pastry case two thirds full with mincemeat
Rub together the flour and margarine to create breadcrumbs and mix in the sugar, egg and milk
Top each pastry case with cake mixture and cook in the oven for 15-20 minutes or until well risen and browned