Mincemeat Squares - Quick and Easy Mince Pies

Perfect for nibbles or as a starter, try this recipe for easy mince pie mincemeat squares – made with Jus-Rol’s ready rolled puff pastry.

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Bake Level
Easy
Serves
12-18 squares
Bake time
12 mins
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Method

Baker’s Mode (Keep Screen Awake)

Equipment required

Sharp knife

Baking paper

Baking Sheet

Teaspoon

Pastry Brush

Nutrition estimate

1 square

  • Calories 150 kcal
  • Fat 8.0 g
  • Saturated fat 3.0 g
  • Carbohydrates 16.0 g
  • Sugars 5.0 g
  • Fibre 1.0 g
  • Protein 2.0 g

Common questions

Should puff pastry be cold when I bake it?
Yes. Warm puff loses the distinct layers of butter or margarine and may bake unevenly. If it softens while shaping, chill it on the tray before baking.
Do I need to thaw frozen puff pastry fully before use?
Follow pack instructions. Often you unfold when pliable but still cool—too warm and layers stick; rock-hard and it cracks. A few minutes at room temperature is usually enough to unfold without warming the whole sheet.
Why did my puff pastry not rise?
Common causes are warm dough, old pastry, crushed layers from heavy rolling, or opening the oven early so steam escapes. Bake at a high enough temperature initially so water in the fat turns to steam and lifts the layers.
What oven temperature is best for puff pastry?
A hot oven—often around 200°C or higher for the first part of baking—helps rapid steam generation. Some recipes reduce heat partway through so the inside cooks without burning the top.
Can I egg-wash puff pastry?
Yes. Egg wash gives colour and shine. Brush lightly so you do not seal the edges you want to flake apart; sometimes only the visible top is washed.
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