Meringue Mince Pies
These unusual meringue topped mince pies are a gorgeous twist on this traditional Christmas treat. This tempting recipe comes from McCarthy Stone homeowner Avril.
Recipes
Posted 05 December 2022
Prep: 30-40mins
average
Serves:
12
Ingredients
For the shortcrust pastry
- 6 oz plain flour
- 3 oz cold butter
- Cold water
For the filling
- 2 egg whites
- 4 oz of mincemeat
- 3 oz soft brown sugar
Method
To make the pastry
- Blend the cold butter and flour into a breadcrumb consistency
- Add cold water and bind together gently with cold hands
- Rest for 20 mins in the fridge before rolling
- Roll out and use a pastry cutter to create the pastry cases
- Blind bake the cases at gas mark 6, fan oven 180°c for 10 mins
To fill each pastry tart
- Place a teaspoon of mincemeat in each pastry case
- Whisk the egg whites until they make soft peaks
- Add the sugar a spoonful at a time while still mixing until the meringue is soft and glossy
- Pipe the meringue on top of the mincemeat and return to the oven (at a lower temperature)
- Bake at gas mark 3, fan oven 160°c for 20-25 mins
