Mince Pies
Mince Pies are classic British festive pastries filled with spiced mincemeat and wrapped in buttery shortcrust pastry. The Thermomix TM7 makes light work of rubbing butter, lard and flour together, then kneading the dough to the ideal consistency. Golden, crisp and fragrant, they are the ultimate Christmas treat, finished with a milk glaze and a dusting of icing sugar.
About this recipe
Mince Pies with your Thermomix TM7 are the quintessential Christmas bake: crisp, buttery pastry cases filled with sweetly spiced mincemeat and dusted with icing sugar. Searching for mince pie recipes for your all-in-one kitchen machine makes sense, because the pastry is where most home bakers struggle. The TM7 mixes flour, cold butter and lard into an even, crumbly consistency in moments, then kneads the dough with just enough water to make it supple without overworking it. That control is exactly what shortcrust needs, since overworked pastry turns tough in the oven. These little pies belong to the dessert and festive-snack category, perfect alongside mulled wine at a Christmas gathering or wrapped as homemade gifts. A milk glaze gives the lids their golden shine, while a light snowfall of icing sugar finishes them beautifully. With guided steps and one bowl doing all the work, you will produce bakery-quality mince pies batch after batch.
Preparation tips
- Keep the butter and lard well chilled before the TM7 mixes them into the flour, as cold fat creates a flakier shortcrust that bakes into crisp, tender mince pie cases.
- Rest the pastry in the fridge after kneading so it rolls out without shrinking; a well-rested dough holds its crimped edges and star-shaped lids beautifully during baking.
- Brush the lids sparingly with milk for an even golden shine, and store baked mince pies in an airtight tin; a brief warm-through in the oven revives their crispness before serving.
Recipe variations
- Lactose-free version: replace the butter with a plant-based block margarine and use only lard or vegetable shortening in the pastry; brush the lids with a dairy-free milk alternative for the same golden finish.
- Festive twist: swap a spoonful of mincemeat for a dab of apple compote or add grated orange zest to the pastry; cut star- and snowflake-shaped lids for a decorative Christmas-tree presentation.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Weighing accuracy - The integrated scale of the TM7 weighs the plain flour and butter directly in the bowl for a balanced pastry. [Built-in Scale]
- Even mixing - The Thermomix combines cold butter and lard into the flour until it resembles fine, even crumbs. [Mixing]. [Multi-Function]
- Consistent kneading - The TM7 kneads the pastry dough with water to a supple consistency without toughening it. [Kneading]. [Multi-Function]
- Guided cooking - Cookidoo on the Thermomix guides you step by step through filling and glazing the mincemeat pies. [Guided Cooking]
- Time savings - The Thermomix prepares the shortcrust for the mince pies far faster than rubbing in by hand. [Time Saving]. [Time Savings]
Ingredients
- plain flour
- unsalted butter
- lard
- fine sea salt
- water
- mincemeat
- milk
- icing sugar