Marzipan mince pies
Takes these mince pies to a whole new level with the addition of a layer of marzipan. This recipe comes from The Burlington restaurant at Bolton Abbey in Yorkshire.
Sprinkle 2 tbsp of ground almonds over the base of the sweet tart case. Grate in 75g of white marzipan. Spoon over the mixed dried fruit or mincemeat. Sprinkle on 2 more tbsp of ground almonds and grate over another 50g of marzipan. Sprinkle over 25g of flaked almonds.
Bake at 180C/160C fan/gas 4 for 20-30 mins or until the almonds are browned and the fruit is plump – be careful not to burn the fruit. Serve with flavoured cream or brandy butter.