Mince pie purists look away… but for the adventurous, fun-loving foodies on the hunt for something new, London chefs have been getting creative in the kitchen this winter, serving up dazzling desserts that feature the much-loved festive flavour of mincemeat.
From soft serve, doughnuts and Turkish börek, to a French millefeuille hybrid, explore the medley of mince pie magic this festive season.
GRAB’N’GO DELIGHTS
Mincemeat Millefeuille – PAUL Bakery
PAUL is bringing festive magic to the holiday season with a luxurious French twist on a Christmas classic. Introducing the Mincemeat Millefeuille – a hybrid dessertwhich combines the warmth and spice of traditional mincemeat with French pâtisserie. Featuring flaky, delicate layers of golden puff pastry and sweet mincemeat swirled through vanilla crème custard filling, the indulgent treat is topped with nutty notes of marzipan and finished with candied orange.
Mince Pie Doughnut – Borough 22
Borough 22 has reimagined the Christmas classic and created the UK’s most inclusive Mince Pie Doughnut. Gluten-free, 100% plant-based, certified kosher and halal, the innovative dough-based dessert features traditional spiced mincemeat on top of a freshly baked cinnamon spice doughnut.
FINE DINING DESSERTS
Mince Pie Soft Serve – The Grill by Tom Booton
Experience a taste sensation like no other at The Grill with Chef Tom Booton’s Mince Pie Soft Serve, featuring sweet pastry tartlet, Pedro Ximénez soaked raisins, mince pie ice cream and custard ice cream, leaf tuilles, mint and homemade brandy custard.
Mince Pie Börek – Leydi
At Turkish restaurant, Leydi, indulge in the Mince Pie Börek; a flaky filo pastry creation especially for Christmas. Featuring spiced minced fruits wrapped in pastry, served with tahini & medjool dates ice cream. The rich, nutty flavour of tahini harmonises perfectly with the sweet, caramel-like notes of medjool dates, creating a truly celebratory dessert and unique twist on a festive classic.
The Singleton Whisky Mince Pie – Dovetale
Try Tom Sellers x The Singleton mince pies at 1 Hotel Mayfair’s Dovetale winter village terrace, in partnership with Guinness, The Singleton Whisky and Casamigos tequila. Served à la everyone’s favourite takeaway apple pie, dusted with cinnamon sugar and paired with vanilla ice-cream for a superb festive treat and a nod to the flavour notes of The Singleton Whisky. The mince pies will also be available in The Singleton Whisky hut grab and go style.
