Pecan mince pies

Drinks Maya Gold coffee with spiced cream and pecan mince pies recipe

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Date Published:
17/12/2008

What better way to entertain friends on a winter's night than with a piping hot mug of creamy, boozy coffee and a plate of tasty, bite-size treats?

Serves 8
Takes 20 minutes to make and 15 minutes in the oven

Ingredients

  • 375g sheet fresh ready-rolled shortcrust pastry, at room temperature
  • 50g marzipan, cut into 24 pieces
  • 1/2 x 411g jar mincemeat
  • 24 pecan halves

For the Maya Gold coffee

  • Freshly brewed coffee, made with 1.5 litres boiling water
  • 25g Green & Black's Maya Gold chocolate, chopped
  • 4 tbsp brandy
  • 142ml carton double cream
  • 2 tsp caster sugar
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

Method: How to make pecan mince pies

1. Preheat the oven to 190°C/fan170°C/gas 5. Unroll the pastry and use a fluted cutter to stamp out 24 x 6cm circles. Use to line 2 x 12-hole mini bun tins. Roll each piece of marzipan into a ball and press gently into each pastry case, flattening slightly.

2. Add a teaspoon of mincemeat to each and bake for 10 minutes. Top each with a pecan half and bake for a further 5 minutes or until the pastry is golden. Remove and cool slightly on a wire rack while you make the coffee.

3. Mix the coffee and chocolate together, until the chocolate has melted, then stir in the brandy. Pour into 8 coffee mugs. Gently whip the cream, sugar and cinnamon to soft peaks and spoon onto each coffee. Serve with the warm mince pies.

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