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    Mince Pie Pinwheels

    Published: Dec 7, 2019 · Modified: Jun 29, 2022 by Daniela Apostol · This post may contain affiliate links · 4 Comments

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    Mince Pie Pinwheels or Mincemeat Pinwheels, a delicious twist on the classic Christmas dessert, mince pies. They are so quick and easy to make, and we only need two ingredients: puff pastry and mincemeat. The ingredients can be homemade, but the store-bought ones are just as good, and way quicker to use.

    A white rectangle plate with 2 mince pie pinwheels

    If you ask me about the first sweet treat that comes to my mind when I think of Christmas, it has to be the mince pies. After living in the UK (and now Isle of Man) for over 13 years, I can't possibly not link one to another. They are rich, overly sweet and buttery, and have the best Christmas flavour.

    Not that making them at home is hard, but how about we make them extra easy by swapping the shortbread crust with puff pastry, and making them into mince pie pinwheels?

    The prep is minimal, you don't even need 2 minutes from start to finish, and they are out of the oven in less than 30 minutes. Dead easy, right?

    Now, they are already really sweet, and I mean sweet enough to give you instant diabetes, but that little sprinkle of powdered sugar makes them extra pretty, so why, not, feel free to use some.

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    • What is mincemeat
    • How to make mincemeat or mince pie pinwheels
    • Other mincemeat recipes
    Overhead shoot of a white rectangle plate with 3 pinwheels

    What is mincemeat

    And if you wonder if mincemeat has any meat in it, no, not at all. The modern mincemeat is just a mixture of chopped dried fruit, sugar, syrup, spices and spirits, although originally it did contain meat, way back in time.

    The meat and fruit pies can be traced back to the 15th century, it's amazing how some recipes have stood the test of time after so long, even if they are a little bit different nowadays.

    How to make mincemeat or mince pie pinwheels

    Again, I never complicate my life making my own puff pastry. It must be a lot nicer, flakier, tastier, you name it, but good gracious God and heavens above, who has time to waste on homemade puff pastry? Even if I did have free time, which I hardly ever have, I would still spend my time on something a lot more productive.

    So, store-bought puff pastry it is! Some larger supermarkets have the all-butter version, which is a lot pricier, but it does taste better. Otherwise, the regular one is absolutely fine. I used ready-rolled puff pasty, but the block one is also fine.

    • roll out the puff pasty sheet on a non-stick paper
    • spread the mincemeat over the puff pastry, making sure the edges are clear
    • roll the puff pastry into a large sausage -  I roll from right to left, rather than down to up (it it makes any sense), as otherwise you will end up with more pinwheels, but they will not be as large
    • use a sharp knife to cut 10 slices, then arrange them on a non-stick baking tray
    • bake in the preheated oven at 180 degrees Celsius (350 Fahrenheit) for 20-25 minutes or until golden

    And that's it, some gorgeous mince pie pinwheels for that sweet tooth! This is indeed a very merry and sweet Christmas!

    Collage of 4 photos to show how to make mince pie pinwheels

    Other mincemeat recipes

    Mincemeat Loaf Cake

    Apple and Mincemeat Crumble

    Close-up shoot of a white plate with a mincemeat pinwheel

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    3 mince pie pinwheels on a white plate
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    Mince Pie Pinwheels
    Prep Time
    2 mins
    Cook Time
    25 mins
    Total Time
    27 mins
     

    Mince Pie Pinwheels or Mincemeat Pinwheels, a delicious twist on the classic Christmas dessert, mince pies. They are so quick and easy to make, and we only need two ingredients: puff pastry and mincemeat. The ingredients can be homemade, but the store-bought ones are just as good, and way quicker to use. Christmas would not be the same without mince pies, and these little beauties are the next best thing.

    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: English
    Keyword: christmas desserts
    Servings: 10 servings
    Calories: 135 kcal
    Author: Daniela Apostol
    Ingredients
    • 1 ready-rolled puff pastry sheet
    • 1 jar mincemeat (400 g, 13 oz)
    • ½ teaspoon powdered sugar to sprinkle
    Instructions
    1. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius (350 Fahrenheit).

    2. Roll out the puff pastry, and spread the mincemeat over it, making sure the edges are clear.

    3. Roll it into a big sausage from right to left, then use a sharp knife to cut 10 slices.

    4. Arrange on a non-stick baking tray and bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden.

    5. Allow to cool down, then use a spatula to remove them from the tray, and sprinkle powdered sugar over them.

    Nutrition Facts
    Mince Pie Pinwheels
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 135 Calories from Fat 81
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 9g14%
    Saturated Fat 2g10%
    Sodium 62mg3%
    Potassium 15mg0%
    Carbohydrates 11g4%
    Fiber 1g4%
    Sugar 1g1%
    Protein 2g4%
    Calcium 2mg0%
    Iron 1mg6%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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    1. Wendy

      December 08, 2019 at 12:31 am

      Looks fabulous... can you freeze them?

      Reply
      • Daniela Anderson

        December 08, 2019 at 12:56 am

        Thank you! Yes, but l would freeze them before baking, just cut them up after rolling them, and place between non-stick paper, then freeze.

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        • Wendy

          December 08, 2019 at 3:21 pm

          Thanks... what a fabulous web site you have.

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          • Daniela Anderson

            December 08, 2019 at 3:26 pm

            Thank you, l’m glad you like it! 😊

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