Mince Pie Bites
Buttery, spiced mincemeat filling in crispy phyllo cups, baked until golden. A viral-friendly shortcut to British Christmas tradition — no pastry rolling required.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 12
- Calories
- 145
- Protein
- 2g
Ingredients
- 6 sheets phyllo dough sheets
- 4 tbsp butter, melted
- 1.5 cups mincemeat (jarred)
- 1 medium apple, finely diced
- 2 tbsp brandy or rum (optional, can sub apple juice)
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tbsp confectioners sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 375°F. Brush a 12-cup muffin tin with melted butter.
- 2
Cut phyllo into 3-inch squares, brush each with butter, then press into muffin cups, building a 2-3 layer stack per cup.
- 3
Bake phyllo cups until golden and crispy, 8–10 minutes. Remove and cool slightly.
- 4
Warm mincemeat, diced apple, brandy, and cinnamon in a small saucepan over medium heat for 3 minutes, stirring gently.
- 5
Spoon warm filling into each phyllo cup, filling to just below the rim.
- 6
Dust lightly with confectioners sugar and serve warm or at room temperature.
Tools you’ll need
- muffin tin (12-cup)
- pastry brush
- small saucepan
- wooden spoon
- oven
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