How To Make Filo Mince Pies
What better way to get you in a happy mood than having a slice of pie? These baked dishes are perfect for those who can’t get enough of flaky pastries. From an apple variant to a lemon meringue, these pies pastries recipes will satisfy your pie and pastry cravings.
Serves:
Ingredients
- 8 sheets of filo pastry
- 250g mince meat
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 clove of garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried mixed herbs
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
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In a pan, heat the olive oil and sauté the onions and garlic until softened.
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Add the mince meat and cook until browned and cooked through. Season with salt, pepper, and dried herbs.
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Take one sheet of filo pastry and brush it with the beaten egg. Place another sheet on top and repeat the process until you have 4 layers.
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Cut the filo pastry into squares or circles, approximately 12cm in size.
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Spoon a teaspoon of the mince meat mixture onto each square or circle of pastry.
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Fold the pastry over the filling to create a triangle or half-moon shape. Press the pastry edges together to seal.
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Place the filled filo mince pies onto a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
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Brush the tops of the pies with the beaten egg.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes or until the pastry is golden and crispy.
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Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Calories : 320kcal
- Total Fat : 16g
- Saturated Fat : 6g
- Cholesterol : 102mg
- Sodium : 500mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 18g
- Dietary Fiber : 1g
- Sugar : 1g
- Protein : 25g
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