Dairy-Free Traditional Mince Pie

Indulge in the festive charm of these Dairy-Free Traditional Mince Pies, a plant-based twist on a classic holiday treat! Featuring a flaky, buttery pastry made with cold plant-based butter and filled with a fragrant, homemade mincemeat mixture, these pies are bursting with the warm flavors of dried fruits, grated apple, orange zest, and seasonal spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. They’re perfect for those avoiding dairy without sacrificing taste or tradition. Ready in under an hour, these perfectly portioned delights are ideal for holiday gatherings, or as a cozy dessert served warm with a dollop of non-dairy cream. Celebrate the season guilt-free and in full flavor with these irresistible mince pies!

Nutriscore Rating: 59/100

Prep Time:45 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:70 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 300 grams All-purpose flour
• 1 pinch Salt
• 150 grams Plant-based butter (cold)
• 3 tablespoons Cold water
• 300 grams Mixed dried fruit (raisins, sultanas, currants)
• 1 medium Grated apple (peeled)
• 75 grams Dark brown sugar
• 1 orange Orange zest
• 2 tablespoons Orange juice
• 0.5 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoons Ground nutmeg
• 0.25 teaspoons Ground cloves
• 2 tablespoons Plant-based milk (for brushing)

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and a pinch of salt.

Step 2

Add the cold plant-based butter in small chunks and rub it into the flour with your fingertips until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs.

Step 3

Gradually add the cold water while mixing, just until the dough comes together. Form it into a ball, wrap it in cling film, and chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.

Step 4

While the dough chills, make the mincemeat filling. In a medium saucepan, combine the mixed dried fruit, grated apple, dark brown sugar, orange zest, orange juice, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.

Step 5

Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, for about 10 minutes until the mixture is sticky and fragrant. Remove from heat and let it cool completely.

Step 6

Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F) and lightly grease a 12-cup muffin tin.

Step 7

Roll out the chilled pastry dough on a floured surface to a thickness of about 3mm. Cut out 12 circles slightly larger than the muffin tin cavities and press them gently into the tin.

Step 8

Spoon the cooled mincemeat filling evenly into each pastry shell, filling them nearly to the top.

Step 9

Cut out 12 slightly smaller pastry circles or decorative shapes (such as stars) to use as lids and place them on top of the filling. Press the edges gently to seal.

Step 10

Brush the tops with plant-based milk for a golden finish.

Step 11

Bake the mince pies in the preheated oven for 20–25 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown.

Step 12

Allow the mince pies to cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 13

Serve warm or at room temperature, and enjoy your dairy-free mince pies!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1038.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3512.0

Total Fat 123.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 33.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1176.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 560.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 23.4g	0%
Total Sugars 265.8g
Protein 40.9g	0%

Vitamin D 12.5IU	0%
Calcium 323.5mg	0%
Iron 21.0mg	0%
Potassium 2898.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 31.6%

Protein: 4.7%

Carbs: 63.7%