Meringue-topped mince pies
- Published: 30 Nov 08
- Updated: 18 Mar 24
These meringue-topped mince pies are a must-make recipe for this Christmas season if you prefer a little less pastry. Use ready-made mincemeat for even more speed.
- Makes 12
- Takes 25 minutes to make, 18-19 minutes to cook, plus chilling
Ingredients
- 12 heaped tbsp mincemeat (use ready-made or see know-how)
- 1 quantity home-made pastry
For the meringue
- 2 large free-range egg whites
- A pinch of salt
- 125g caster sugar
Method
- Preheat the oven to 200°C/fan180°C/gas 6. Thinly roll out 1 quantity home-made pastry on a lightly floured surface. Press out 12 circles with a 7-8cm cutter and use to line a 12-hole mince pie or bun tin. Prick the bases with a fork and fill with scrunched foil. Blind bake for 10 minutes.
- Remove the foil and spoon 1 heaped tbsp mincemeat into each pastry case and warm for 5 minutes in the oven.
- Meanwhile, whisk the egg whites and a pinch of salt to medium peaks in a mixer, then gradually add the sugar. Whisk until stiff and glossy.
- Dollop the meringue onto the pies and bake for 3-4 minutes, until lightly golden. Makes 12.
- Recipe from December 2008 Issue
Nutrition
- Calories
- 204kcals
- Fat
- 8.1g (4.5g saturated)
- Protein
- 2.2g
- Carbohydrates
- 32.6g ( 20.8g sugar)
- Salt
- 0.2g
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