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
7 items — tap to check off
Missing one? Custrd suggests a swap that works.
Open the appInstructions
Step 1
Preheat oven to 375°F. Brush a 12-cup muffin tin with melted butter.
Step 2
Cut phyllo into 3-inch squares, brush each with butter, then press into muffin cups, building a 2-3 layer stack per cup.
Step 3
Bake phyllo cups until golden and crispy, 8–10 minutes. Remove and cool slightly.
Step 4
Warm mincemeat, diced apple, brandy, and cinnamon in a small saucepan over medium heat for 3 minutes, stirring gently.
Step 5
Spoon warm filling into each phyllo cup, filling to just below the rim.
Step 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
Cook smarter
Get matched recipes for what’s in your fridge
Custrd is an iPhone and Android app that finds real recipes from the ingredients you already have. No more grocery-list aspirations. Try it free for 7 days.
