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Mincemeat tarts

Irresistibly Flaky Mincemeat Tarts for Your Festive Table

Delightfully simple Mincemeat Tarts made with just five ingredients, perfect for holiday gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12 tarts
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: British
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pastry
  • 1 cup pre-made fruit mince Provides the main filling with spiced fruit flavors.
  • 1 cup plain flour Ensure it’s free from rising agents.
  • 1/2 cup wholemeal flour Adds nuttiness; can replace with more plain flour.
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter Create a rich, flaky pastry.
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar Sifting helps avoid lumps.
Optional Egg Wash
  • 1 large egg Mixed with 1 tbsp water for a golden finish.
  • 1 tbsp water

Equipment

  • mini muffin tins
  • Mixing bowl
  • Rolling Pin
  • sifter
  • baking oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 355°F (180°C) and grease the mini muffin tins with butter.
  2. Sift together plain flour and powdered sugar in a bowl, then fold in wholemeal flour.
  3. Rub the cold cubed unsalted butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse breadcrumbs.
  4. Gradually add cold water, mixing gently until the dough comes together.
  5. Roll out the dough to about ½ cm thick and cut circles for the muffin cups.
  6. Place the dough in the muffin tins, fill with fruit mince, and top with star shapes.
  7. Brush the tops of the tarts with the egg wash for shine.
  8. Bake for 10-15 minutes until golden brown and cool in the tin for a few minutes.
  9. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tartCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Avoid overworking the dough to keep it flaky. Fill tarts carefully to prevent spillage while baking.

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