If you love mince pies or you're looking for ideas with what to do with a leftover jar of mincemeat, then you need this puff pastry mincemeat pinwheels recipe. It combines the best of the Christmas mince pie flavours with flaky puff pastry to create an easy Christmas party food while being so delicious. Mince pie swirls are a great easy Christmas sweet treat which is perfect for family baking, making as a Christmas party food or just having with a cup of tea. These puff pastry mincemeat twists pair very well with a mulled wine too.
Remove the puff pastry from the fridge about 20 minutes before you want to start. This will help it be soft enough to unroll without breaking.
Preheat the oven to 200° / 180ºC fan/ Gas 6. Line the baking sheets with baking paper.
Unroll the 375g puff pastry sheet
Spoon out the mincemeat onto the puff pastry and spread evenly over the top leaving a small border along the top and the bottom.
Roll up the puff pastry from along the long side. Place it seam side down.
Using a sharp knife, carefully cut slices and place them on the prepared baking trays. Give them a little distance between them as they will spread when baking.
In the small bowl beat the egg. Use a pastry to brush the egg over the slices of mincemeat pinwheels.
Place in the oven and bake for 15-18 minutes, until golden.
Enjoy when still warm with a dusting of icing sugar, cinnamon or just straight off the cooling rack.
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Notes
As an option, you can pop the mincemeat puff pastry roll back in the fridge before you cut it, until you need it. Even a 10-minute rest will help. It will still work without popping it back in the fridge.
Best served warm from the oven, if not on the day they're made.