Transform your leftover holiday mincemeat into a delightful Mince Pie Bakewell Tart. This recipe combines the rich, fruity flavors of mincemeat with the soft, almond-infused frangipane, all encased in a crisp shortcrust pastry. It’s a perfect way to repurpose holiday ingredients into a delicious new dessert.
Why You’ll Love This:
If you’re looking for a creative way to use up leftover or discounted mincemeat, this tart is a wonderful option. It’s a tasty fusion of traditional mince pies and the classic Bakewell tart, offering a unique and delightful flavor combination.
Perfect Occasion:
Ideal for a cozy post-Christmas gathering, a New Year’s Eve dessert, or simply as a treat to enjoy with your afternoon tea. This tart is a comforting way to wind down the festive season.
Mince Pie Bakewell Tart
Ingredients:
- Shortcrust pastry (store-bought is fine)
- 1 jar of mincemeat
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Zest of one orange
For the Frangipane:
- 110g vegan butter
- 110g caster sugar
- 3/4 tsp almond extract
- 75ml plant milk
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 35g plain flour
- 150g ground almonds
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) with a fan setting.
- Roll out the pastry to about 3mm thick and lay it over a 9-inch tart tin, pressing it into the sides. Freeze for 20 minutes.
- Bake with baking beans or rice for 15 minutes, then remove the beans and bake for another 12 minutes until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let the pastry cool until warm. Trim excess pastry while still in the tart tin.
- For the frangipane, melt butter, sugar, and almond extract in a saucepan over low heat. Remove from heat and add milk and lemon juice.
- In a large bowl, mix flour, ground almonds, and baking powder. Combine with the butter mixture until smooth.
- Spread the mincemeat over the base of the pastry. Spoon the frangipane filling on top.
- Bake for 30 minutes or until a skewer comes out clean.
- Allow to cool, then remove from the tin.
Enjoy this delightful Mince Pie Bakewell Tart, a sweet and comforting treat that’s perfect for enjoying the last bits of the festive season!
