Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Puff Pastry Mincemeat Pinwheels, a sweet treat that combines flaky pastry with a rich mincemeat filling. Perfect for holiday gatherings or casual get-togethers, these pinwheels offer a unique twist on traditional mince pies without the fuss. With just 5 minutes of prep and 15 minutes of baking, you can have a batch of these delicious bites ready to share. The harmonious blend of sweet mincemeat, tart cranberries, and zesty clementine creates an explosion of flavor that will please both kids and adults alike. Serve them warm or at room temperature for a versatile dessert option that’s sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 375 g Puff Pastry Sheet (ready rolled)
- 400 g Mincemeat
- 40 g Dried Cranberries
- Zest of 1 Clementine
- 1 Egg (beaten)
- 1 tbsp Icing Sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200°C (180 °fan/ Gas 6) and line two baking sheets with baking paper.
- Unroll the puff pastry on a clean surface and spread the mincemeat evenly over it, leaving small gaps on both long edges.
- Scatter dried cranberries over the mincemeat and grate fresh clementine zest on top.
- Roll the pastry tightly from one long edge to form a cylinder using baking paper as assistance.
- Chill in the fridge for about 15 minutes if time allows.
- Slice the roll into 2cm thick pieces and place them on the lined baking sheets. Brush each slice with beaten egg.
- Bake for 15-17 minutes until golden brown, then cool for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Dust with icing sugar before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 158
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 83mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 37mg