Christmas mince pies – that sweet and spicy fruit mix encased in crumbly pastry has been a Yuletide treat for centuries and will doubtless make an appearance on every table this festive season, making spirits bright and going straight to your hips!
What if Christmas flaky pastry treats weren’t filled with fruit mince? For those looking for a creative twist on their festive celebrations, here are five recipes for flaky pastry Xmas treats that are not mince pies:
Fresh blueberries and raspberries add the perfect balance of sweet and tart flavours to this Danish braid recipe which uses frozen puff pastry sheets for convenience and to save time.
Tuck into this vegan-friendly spinach filo pastry scroll. It’s a crispy, golden and delicious main that is at home at any festive celebration and will take care of those with vegetarian or vegan dietary requirements.
The perfect festive pastry treat with a sweet maple filling of chopped pistachios, almonds, pecans and other nuts, best enjoyed with whipped cream or ice cream.
Heat the maple sugar with a crème brûlée torch for a caramelized, crunchy topping! The custard will keep in the fridge for 1 week. Baked tart shells will keep at room temperature for at least 1 week. Custard-filled tarts will keep in the fridge for 2 days.
This tart is a real treat when you have an abundance of strawberries. It has a classic almond meal filling that's light and unfussy, make it ahead of when you need it for a relaxed spin on dessert. If you don't have strawberries, try other fruit such as nectarines, peaches or poached pears.
