Christmas Pudding Cheddar & Punchy Pickle Mince Pies
Christmas is coming! Why not get in the festive spirit with this recipe which takes a savoury twist on the classic, festive treat…Mince Pies! Made using our Christmas Pudding Cheddar, a unique blend of festive spices, fruits, and brandy, and our Chuckling Punchy Pickle they’re a savoury delight!
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You will need:
- A baking tray
- A mixing bowl
- A knife
- A fork
- A small bowl
- A pastry brush
- A bun tin
- A teaspoon
- A pastry cutter
Ingredients:
- 200g Chuckling Cheese Christmas Pudding Cheddar Truckle
- 140g Chuckling Punchy Pickle
- 150g White Potatoes
- Sea Salt
- Olive Oil
- 2 Eggs (beaten)
- 1 tbsp Whole Milk
- 1 Large Sheet of Puff Pastry
Method:
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Preheat your oven to 180°C.
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Peel and chop the potatoes into small cubes and place on to a baking tray.
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Drizzle the potatoes with olive oil and a sprinkle of sea salt and toss to ensure all are covered.
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Roast the potatoes in the oven for 30 minutes, tossing half way through.
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Add the cooked potatoes to a bowl.
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Cut up the Christmas Pudding Cheddar into small cubes, add this to the potatoes and mix thoroughly.
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In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and milk to create the egg wash. Get your bun tin and brush each cavity with the egg wash.
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Use a pastry cutter that is a suitable size for your bun tray, and cut 9 rounds out of your sheet of pastry, leaving some for the toppings.
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Place the pastry rounds in the bun tray, and fill evenly with the potato and cheese mixture.
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Top each with 15g of Chuckling Punchy Pickle (add more if desired).
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Finish off the mince pies with a pastry shape, we chose our Mascot, Munchie Mouse, and traditional round tops but get as creative as you like! Brush each pie with egg wash.
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Bake for 30-35 minutes, remove from the oven, and enjoy!
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Tasty tip: Serve with a refreshing Chuckling Christmas Comedy Beer!
