Mince Pie Pudding
Mince Pie Pudding is a rich, comforting British dessert that transforms traditional mince pies into a steamed or baked pudding, often using leftover pies. It typically combines crumbled mince pies with butter, eggs, milk, and sometimes additional dried fruit or spices, creating a dense, spiced, and fruity treat. It's a popular festive way to repurpose holiday leftovers, especially in the UK.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is high in carbohydrates and fat due to the pastry, suet, sugar, and dried fruit, providing a significant calorie boost. It offers some iron and B vitamins from the fortified flour and dried fruits, but is primarily an energy-dense indulgence.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 420 kcal |
| Protein | 5 g |
| Carbs | 52 g |
| Fat | 22 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 30 g |
| Sodium | 280 mg |
| Iron | 2.5 mg |
| Potassium | 220 mg |
| Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) | 0.2 mg |
| Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B3 (Niacin) | 1.8 mg |
| Magnesium | 25 mg |
| Phosphorus | 80 mg |
| Manganese | 0.4 mg |
Per 1 slice (approximately 120 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it's a classic example of British 'make-do-and-mend' cooking, turning festive leftovers into a new, luxurious dessert. Nutritionally, the high density of dried fruit and suet provides a concentrated source of quick energy, historically useful in cold climates.
