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    Home » Recipes » Christmas

    Easy Frangipane Mince Pies Recipe

    Published: Dec 7, 2022 by Beth Sachs · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases · Leave a Comment

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    Easy frangipane mince pies made with store-bought shortcrust pastry, fruity mincemeat, and topped with a delicious homemade almond frangipane!

    The almond topped mince pies make a nice change from traditional mince pies at Christmas, and best of all, they are super easy to make!

    Two frangipane mince pies stacked on top of each other on a plate.

    They're just perfect for festive gatherings and buffets, and can even be served as an easy Christmas dessert with custard or brandy butter.

    👩‍🍳 Love mince pies? Try my easy crumble-topped mince pies next!

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    • ✔️ Why you'll love this recipe!
    • 🛒 Ingredient notes
    • What is mincemeat?
    • 🔪 How to make frangipane mince pies
    • 💭 Expert tips
    • 🍴 Serving suggestions
    • 📖 Variations
    • 🥡 Storage
    • ❓ Frequently asked questions
    • 😋 More easy mincemeat bakes
    • Recipe
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    ✔️ Why you'll love this recipe!

    • Easy mince pie recipe.
    • Twist on the classic mince pie.
    • Perfect for Christmas.
    • Freezer-friendly.

    🛒 Ingredient notes

    Ingredients for frangipane mince pies.

    Shortcrust Pastry - I've used store-bought ready-rolled shortcrust pastry to keep things quick, but feel free to make your own!

    Mincemeat - a good quality store-bought or homemade mincemeat.

    For the Frangipane (almond cream) - butter, sugar, eggs, ground almonds, plain flour, and almond extract.

    Flaked almonds - for the tops of the mince pies.

    What is mincemeat?

    During Medieval times, mincemeat originally contained minced meat along with fruit and spices. The modern version is a mixture of chopped dried fruit, spirits (brandy, rum, or whisky), and spices such as cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg. Why not try adding it to an apple crumble?

    🔪 How to make frangipane mince pies

    The recipe card with ingredient quantities and detailed instructions can be found at the bottom of the post

    Making the frangipane

    One: Cream together the butter and sugar in a large mixing bowl.

    Two: Beat in the eggs and almond extract.

    Three: Fold in the ground almonds and plain flour and mix until combined.

    Frangipane sponge in a bowl.

    Assembling the frangipane mince pies

    Four: Using a 7cm fluted round biscuit cutter, stamp out 12 rounds of pastry and lightly press into the greased bun tin.

    Five: Fill each pastry case with mincemeat.

    Six: Top each mince pie with the almond frangipane and scatter over flaked almonds.

    Seven: Bake in the oven for 18-20 minutes until the tops are golden brown. Allow to cool for 15 minutes before carefully removing the mince pies to a cooling rack.

    Top Tip - use any leftover pastry to make jam tarts!

    Baked frangipane mince pies in a bun tin.

    💭 Expert tips

    • Lightly grease the bun tin with butter or vegetable oil to prevent the mince pies from sticking. Alternatively, place strips of baking paper into each hole of the bun tin (make sure the baking paper is overhanging the edges), before lining each hole with the pastry. Once cool, lift the mince pies out using the overhanging baking paper.
    • To save time, make the frangipane sponge the day before and store it in the fridge.
    • Put the frangipane mixture into a large piping bag with a wide nozzle and use this to pipe the mixture on top of the mincemeat.

    🍴 Serving suggestions

    The frangipane mince pies are a great addition to any festive buffet, bake sale, or Christmas party, alongside air fryer sausage rolls,  chocolate orange tiffin, Christmas fairy cakes, and cranberry white chocolate blondies.

    You can also serve the mince pies warm, for dessert, with custard, ice cream, or brandy butter! They make a nice alternative to Christmas pudding!

    Almond topped mince pies on a wire rack.

    📖 Variations

    • Add a handful of chopped walnuts to give the mince pies some crunch.
    • Stir in orange zest to shop-bought mincemeat for more flavour.
    • Dust with icing sugar once cool.

    🥡 Storage

    Store: The baked mince pies will keep in an airtight container for up to a week.

    Reheat: You can eat mince pies at room temperature, but if you prefer to eat them warm, return the pies to a medium oven or air fryer for 5 minutes.

    Freeze: Place the cooled baked mince pies into freezer bags and freeze for up to 3 months.

    Frangipane mince pies on a wire  cooling rack.

    ❓ Frequently asked questions

    What does frangipane taste like?

    Frangipane is an almond filling that is usually made with butter, sugar, eggs, and ground almonds. It has a creamy, paste-like consistency and a sweet nutty flavor. 

    Is frangipane like marzipan?

    Frangipane is an almond filling, sometimes called frangipane cream. Marzipan, on the other hand, is an almond-sugar paste that's very dense and can be formed into decorative shapes.

    😋 More easy mincemeat bakes

    • Mincemeat Muffins
    • Baked Apples with Mincemeat
    • Apple and Mincemeat Crumble
    • Puff Pastry Mincemeat Pinwheels
    • Mincemeat Blondies
    • Christmas Cake Muffins
    Frangipane mince pies on a wire rack.

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    Frangipane mince pies on a blue and white plate.
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    Easy Frangipane Mince Pies

    Easy frangipane mince pies made with buttery ready-rolled store-bought shortcrust pastry, fruity mincemeat, and topped with a delicious homemade almond frangipane!
    Course Baking
    Cuisine British
    Keyword almond topped mince pies, frangipane mince pies
    Prep Time 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time 20 minutes minutes
    Total Time 30 minutes minutes
    Servings 12
    Calories 286kcal
    Author Beth Sachs
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    Equipment

    • Kitchen Scales
    • Mixing Bowl
    • 12 Hole Bun Tin
    • Fluted Cookie Cutter

    Ingredients

    Metric - US Customary
    • 325 g Ready Rolled Shortcrust Pastry
    • 200 g Mincemeat

    For the frangipane

    • 100 g Butter unsalted and softened
    • 100 g Caster Sugar
    • 2 Eggs medium
    • ¼ teaspoon Almond Extract
    • 100 g Ground Almonds
    • 1 tablespoon Plain Flour
    • 3 tablespoon Flaked Almonds

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 200°C (180fan/ Gas 6) and lightly grease a 12 hole bun tin with butter.
    • Cream together the butter and sugar in a large mixing bowl.
      100 g Butter, 100 g Caster Sugar
    • Beat in the eggs and almond extract.
      2 Eggs, ¼ teaspoon Almond Extract
    • Fold in the ground almonds and plain flour and mix until combined.
      100 g Ground Almonds, 1 tablespoon Plain Flour
    • Using a 7cm fluted round biscuit cutter, stamp out 12 rounds of pastry and lightly press into the greased bun tin.
      325 g Ready Rolled Shortcrust Pastry
    • Fill each pastry case with mincemeat.
      200 g Mincemeat
    • Top each mince pie with the almond frangipane and scatter over flaked almonds.
      3 tablespoon Flaked Almonds
    • Bake in the oven for 18-20 minutes until the tops are golden brown. Allow to cool for 15 minutes before carefully removing the mince pies to a cooling rack.

    Notes

    Expert Tips:
    • Lightly grease the bun tin with butter or vegetable oil to prevent the mince pies from sticking. Alternatively, place strips of baking paper into each hole of the bun tin (make sure the baking paper is overhanging the edges), before lining each hole with the pastry. Once cool, lift the mince pies out using the overhanging baking paper.
    • To save time, make the frangipane sponge the day before and store it in the fridge.
    • Put the frangipane mixture into a large piping bag with a wide nozzle and use this to pipe the mixture on top of the mincemeat.
     
    Variations:
    • Add a handful of chopped walnuts to give the mince pies some crunch.
    • Stir in orange zest to shop-bought mincemeat for more flavour.
    • Dust with icing sugar once cool.
     
    Storage:
    Store: The baked mince pies will keep in an airtight container for up to a week.
    Reheat: You can eat mince pies at room temperature, but if you prefer to eat them warm, return the pies to a medium oven or air fryer for 5 minutes.
    Freeze: Place the cooled baked mince pies into freezer bags and freeze for up to 3 months.
     
    Nutrition:
    The nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.
     
    Nutrition Facts
    Easy Frangipane Mince Pies
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    286
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    12
    g
    18
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    1
    g
    6
    %
    Trans Fat
     
    0.003
    g
    Polyunsaturated Fat
     
    1
    g
    Monounsaturated Fat
     
    2
    g
    Cholesterol
     
    27
    mg
    9
    %
    Sodium
     
    235
    mg
    10
    %
    Potassium
     
    55
    mg
    2
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    40
    g
    13
    %
    Fiber
     
    2
    g
    8
    %
    Sugar
     
    20
    g
    22
    %
    Protein
     
    7
    g
    14
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    44
    IU
    1
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    0.2
    mg
    0
    %
    Calcium
     
    42
    mg
    4
    %
    Iron
     
    2
    mg
    11
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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