Dessert

Stollen Mince Pies Recipe

ByEthan Lark December 5, 2025December 5, 2025

Introduction

These Stollen mince pies combine the rich, festive flavors of traditional stollen with a classic mince pie, creating a delicious treat perfect for the holiday season. With a crumbly sweet pastry and a fruity, nutty filling, they’re sure to impress your guests or satisfy a cozy craving.

The image shows four small round tarts with light golden brown crusts, topped with sliced almonds that add a pale beige, slightly toasted layer on top. The tarts have a rough textured surface, with some darker spots indicating baked fruit or filling beneath the crust. They sit on a black metal holder with many openings underneath, placed on a white marbled surface. In front of the tarts, there is a clear glass cup filled with warm yellow drink, garnished with a large yellow lemon piece and a dark brown cinnamon stick inside, adding a cozy, spiced look. The photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

375g pack sweet shortcrust pastry
A little flour, for dusting
375g mincemeat
50g Madeira cake
50g ground almonds
25g caster sugar
50g butter, softened
1 egg yolk
3 tbsp candied peel
100g marzipan, finely diced
25g toasted flaked almonds
Icing sugar, for dusting

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 200°C (180°C fan)/gas mark 6. Lightly flour your work surface and roll out the sweet shortcrust pastry. Using a cutter about 8cm in diameter, stamp out 12 circles. You may need to re-roll the trimmings to get enough.
Step 2: Press each pastry circle into the holes of a 12-hole bun tin to form cases. Spoon a few teaspoons of mincemeat into each pastry case, spreading evenly.
Step 3: In a food processor, blend the Madeira cake, ground almonds, caster sugar, softened butter, and egg yolk until smooth. Transfer this mixture to a bowl and stir in the candied peel and finely diced marzipan.
Step 4: Divide the stollen filling evenly between the mincemeat-filled pastry cases. Sprinkle the toasted flaked almonds on top of each pie.
Step 5: You can cover and chill the unbaked pies for up to one day or freeze them for up to three months if preparing ahead.
Step 6: Bake the pies in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until golden and cooked through.
Step 7: Remove the pies from the oven and allow them to cool slightly in the tin before carefully lifting them out. Dust generously with icing sugar before serving.

Tips & Variations

For extra moistness, soak the candied peel in a tablespoon of brandy or orange juice before mixing it into the filling.
Swap the Madeira cake for a gingerbread cake to add a warm spice twist to the filling.
Use peeled and chopped nuts instead of flaked almonds if you prefer a chunkier texture on top.

Storage

Store the Stollen mince pies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. For longer storage, freeze unbaked pies and bake them directly from frozen, adding a few extra minutes to the baking time. Once baked, they reheat well in a low oven for 5-10 minutes to refresh.

How to Serve

The image shows four golden-brown muffins topped with thin, pale almond slices. They are placed on a dark, vintage metal tray with round openings, sitting on a dark cloth with a white marbled texture underneath. In front of the muffins, there is a transparent glass cup filled with light yellow liquid, containing a cinnamon stick and a small piece of lemon peel. The light reflects softly on the glass, adding a warm feel to the scene. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I make these pies gluten-free?

Yes, substitute the sweet shortcrust pastry with a gluten-free version, ensuring your other ingredients like mincemeat are also gluten-free.

Can I use store-bought mincemeat?

Absolutely. Store-bought mincemeat works perfectly and saves time, but homemade mincemeat adds a personal touch and allows you to customize the sweetness and spice levels.