Transform your mince pies into fun party food with these quick and easy twists. You need just two ingredients and 30 mins to whip these up – perfect if you’ve got some unexpected guests dropping round during the festive period!
Ingredients
- 210g ready made shortcrust pastry
- 125g ready made mincemeat
Method
Preheat the oven to 180°C/350°F/Gas Mark 4.
Roll out the pastry and cut 12 thick strips. Place a thin line of mincemeat down the centre of each strip. Fold the sides of the pastry over the mincemeat and pinch together at a few points down the join. Press the pieces of pastry firmly together to ensure they stick.
Take two strips and press the ends together and gently twist the strips together, pressing the top together when the ends meet.
Place on a baking tray lined with baking parcement and bake for 20 mins until golden brown.
Allow to cool and serve.
Top tip for making Mince pie twists
You can add dark chocolate shavings to the centre of the twists for a naughty finish
