Christmas Mince Pies 2018
Countdown
I’m sure these are good, but they are probably the same as last year
Apricot
Apricot, looks like the filling bubbled over during cooking, sticky around the edges. Tasty enough. Not very apricoty, just fruity sweet. Good start, needs work. 2/5 would eat again
Ernest Adams
Ernest Adams Christmas Delights. Fancy box packaging, looks nice, assuming the same as last year. Unpurchased, would purchase again.
Countdown
New! Fruit mince from countdown. Very nice with a cup of tea while watching the Late Late Toy Show. https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2018/1130/1014476-the-best-moments-of-the-toy-show-so-far/
Toy Show 5/5 Scott is the real hero
Pies 3/5 good crust good mince
Pam’s Finest
Pam’s Finest
Butter Crust Dark Cocoa Christmas Treats
Traditional Brandied Fruit Mince in Short Butter Pastry Enhanced with Rich Cocoa
Small, nearly bite size, good mince, well balanced with the crust, but not enticing. Would eat again, wouldn’t rave about them.
BBQ brisket and cornbread much preferable, available on demand.
Mystery
Mystery pie from work treats, with icing sugar. Hatches and foil suggest countdown. Crust and fruit adequate. Good addition with the icing sugar. 3/5 would steal from another department again.
Farro
Farro Traditional Mince Tarts. Given to me by someone at work who is gluten free and wanted me to review.
Small, fruit is ok, good crust, but probably too much crust. Not the best, 2/5, would accept as a gift again.
PaknSave
PaknSave Cake Special Order
These are my favourite for this year! Standard crust with the now familiar criss cross pattern. Fruit is what makes it, just the right amount of spice. Good on its own, or warmed in the microwave with cream on top. 4/5 would have two in one sitting again.
