The mince pies look lovely and the pastry is soft without breaking apart when you hold it. The mincemeat is delicious and not too sweet - the additions of cognac, port and cider enhance but don't ...

For mince pies, you want the pastry to be extra soft and crumbly. It's part of what makes these sweet treats special. When making shortcrust, coating the flour with fat — by rubbing or cutting ...

About Mince Pie Recipe: A lovely Christmas recipe for your friends and family. Mince pie is a sweet British pie stuffed with a mix of dry fruits, apples and brandy. Mix all the ingredients for mince ...

Serve mince pies with brandy cream or plain whipped cream. Both balance the sweetness of mince pies. Brandy butter can make your treat too sweet (unless, of course, that's how you prefer it). Finally, ...

These Christmas tarts are mince pies with a twist – a nutty frangipane filling replaces some of the traditional mincemeat and they're topped with a lovely looking icing. You will also need 2 x ...

The sweet, fatty taste of the lamb mince is paired with white pepper, nutmeg, coriander, cumin and some chilli. It’s fantastic for picnics or lunches. BBC Homepage ...

Serve mince pies with brandy cream or plain whipped cream. Both balance the sweetness of mince pies. Brandy butter can make your treat too sweet (unless, of course, that's how you prefer it). Finally, ...