6 Extra Special All Butter Brandy Buttercream Mince Pies, £2, Asda

Looked like cupcakes and featured a creamy buttercream topping. Pastry was tasty and rich, while the fruity filling had the right amount of alcohol. But there was a bit too much buttercream and it overpowered the rest of the flavours. Verdict: Needs more balance★★★★