PIES WITH A TWIST

THE BEST BILLIONAIRE’S CHOCOLATE TARTS (4)

£2.25, Morrisons

A flavour twist that really works with the filling mix of mincemeat, salted caramel and chocolate butter cream. A treat for the taste buds. Chocoholics will love it. ★★★★★

HESTON PEAR & FIG MINCE PIES IN TRIPLE CHEESE PASTRY (6) COOKIE CUP MINCE PIES (4)

£2.50, Marks & Spencer Plate up and you could pass off as homemade with the chunky top. Pastry is sweet, chewy, crunchy and very moreish. Good, juicy and spicy filling.

★★★★I £3.50, Waitrose Expensive but divinely different and a treat for those in the family who don’t like traditional mince pies. The cheesy pastry works perfectly with the pear and fig which resembled a sweet chutney.

★★★★I

EXTRA SPECIAL IRISH CREAM LIQUEUR MINCE PIES (6) £2.25, Asda

A creamy topping is the dream partner for the luscious fruit. The Irish Cream flavour isn’t overpowering, and they are not too sweet. They are so moreish it is just as well Christmas only comes once a year. ★★★★★

IRRESISTIBLE GOLDEN CHOCOLATE & HAZELNUT TARTLETS (4)

£2.50, Co-op Dinky little pies with yummy chocolate pastry that’s light, crispy and filled with a melt in the mouth chocolate delight with crunchy nut topping. ★★★★I