"Heritage Christmas Mince Tarts – 5th Generation Recipe"

Our Heritage Christmas Mince Tarts are delightful, festive pastries traditionally enjoyed during the holiday season. These tarts feature a buttery, sweet pastry shell filled with a rich, spiced mixture of dried fruits like raisins and currants, infused with warm flavors of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. The filling, known as mincemeat, has a sweet and tangy taste, often enhanced with citrus zest and sometimes a hint of brandy, for added warmth.

The tarts are topped with a decorative pastry star or other festive design allowing the jewel-toned filling to peek through. Lightly dusted with powdered sugar, they evoke the cozy, nostalgic spirit of Christmas and are often served alongside a cup of tea or mulled wine.

Please note that our Heritage Christmas Mince Tarts are not pre-dusted with powdered sugar before shipping to maintain their freshness and ensure optimal storage. For best results, we recommend lightly dusting them with powdered sugar just before serving.

Our Tarts come flavoured with a choice of Brandy, Cointreau (Orange Liqueur), Chambord (Raspberry Liqueur) or Alcohol Free

ORDER NOW for Christmas 2024

All gift boxes come with Christmas Decoration from 1 December 2024

Talk to us about nationwide delivery of our famous hand made to order Heritage Christmas Mince Tarts for your family, friends, customers and colleagues along with a personal note from you and/or your company. You could even choose the Hug in a Box Poem to be sent with your gift.

If you would like your Heritage Christmas Mince Tarts packaging to be labeled with your Company Logo for gifts, please provide logo stickers &/or merchandise to be included at time of wrapping.

Call Debbie to discuss further.

Last orders for Christmas 2024 Shipping (to arrive by Christmas Eve)

11 December 2024

Auckland Final Orders for Christmas 2024  for pickup & delivery

13 December 2024

FINAL PICKUP 23 DECEMBER 2024  before 3PM

If you miss these deadlines and need to order Please call / text to enquire, we will do our best to accommodate you.

*** Yes we do bring out our secret recipe for Mid-Winter Christmas Celebrations ***

Proper Storage of your Heritage Christmas Mince Tarts : A Step-by-Step Guide

1. Choose the Right Container: Select an airtight, food-grade container or tin to keep your tarts fresh. Ensure the seals are secure to prevent moisture and air from spoiling them
2. Line the Container: Line the container with greaseproof paper, placing it both at the bottom and between the tarts to ensure they stay fresh and store properly
3. Find the Perfect Spot: Store your tarts in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. A pantry or cupboard away from heat sources is ideal.
4. Avoid Refrigeration: Refrigerating tarts can cause them to soften. Follow the storage guidelines for optimal results without refrigeration. You can warm them slightly in the microwave to freshen up before eating
5. Regularly Check and Refresh: Periodically check your tarts especially during longer storage periods.  If you wish to store them for a long period of time they do freeze well for up to 3 months
6. Natural Preservatives: The sugars in the fruit and alcohol act as natural preservatives, helping to prevent mould. Even alcohol free fruit mince tarts have a long shelf life. 
7. Dust When Serving: Don't dust the tarts until you are ready to serve them as this causes the tart to become sticky and loose their freshness rapidly.

Why Proper Storage Matters

1. Preserving Freshness: These storage tips help keep your tarts fresh for longer, so every bite tastes as delicious as the first.
2. Longer Shelf Life: Proper storage extends the tarts shelf life, perfect for gifting or enjoying over time.
3. Consistency in Texture: Correct storage keeps the filling moist, the pastry crisp and maintains its delightful texture.
4. Preserving Quality Ingredients: Protect the premium ingredients in your tarts by storing it properly to ensure the flavours stay intact.

At In the Mix Bakery, we take pride in hand crafting every one of our Heritage Christmas Mince Tarts to bring happiness to every occasion. By following these storage tips, you can savour the delightful flavours of our tarts for weeks to come!

Ingredients / Allergens

Contains Gluten (Wheat), Wheat, Milk, Egg, Sulphites except when other dietary requirements are chosen.

However, kindly note that our food products may encounter contact with prevalent allergens, including Gluten (Wheat) and possibly other notable allergens also.

Although we implement stringent measures to mitigate risks and handle allergen-containing items with care, there is a possibility of cross-contamination.

In some of our products Alcohol may be used for flavour. This will be stipulated in the products description. If you wish there to be no alcohol throughout the whole process, please let us know in the comments at checkout.

Ambient Product – Perishable

Design Replication and Copyright Policy

We strive to closely replicate the tarts and product designs shown in photos or pictures whenever possible.

However, please be aware that the final design may vary based on the creator's interpretation, colour blending, and the availability of specific materials. 

If substitutions are necessary, we reserve the right to make adjustments while staying as true to the original design concept as possible. 

Pickup / Delivery

This item is available for both pick-up (with prior ordering) and delivery Nationwide

While delivery is typically expected overnight throughout the North Island and two days for the South Island once the order is dispatched, it is subject to the courier’s conditions. 

You are welcome to choose the Urgent Courier option (for Auckland only) for same day delivery on dispatch where available at checkout. P.O.A.

Please ensure that the correct shipping choice and address for the recipient is completed in full as this is transferred directly to the courier during checkout for printing of labels and booking delivery. Wrong choices or redeliveries can incur further costs to you.

Please call us immediately if you notice an error.

Please ensure someone is home or a suitable place to leave the product (at your own risk) is stated on the delivery notes.

You can choose a business/work address for your delivery, please state open hours on delivery notes at checkout.

Couriers

We currently use NZ Couriers, Urgent Couriers, Post Haste and our own delivery service, subject to availability.  As we continue to expand, we will add more national carriers to keep your shipping rates as competitive as possible.

Order processing lead time

We typically require approximately 3 working days lead time to prepare this order. Please note that all items are made to order, and this timeframe does not include delivery time.

If you need it in less than 3 days, we may be able to accommodate depending on our schedule. Please call / text to find out more.

Payment Options

Visa, Mastercard (incl. International cards), Afterpay, Internet Banking & you can also phone for a Layby Option

Please note that all orders are to be paid in full prior to them being baked/made (incl. Layby Option)

Keywords

Cake, Xmas, Christmas, Fresh, Dessert, Celebration, New Year, Custom, Gingerbread, Chocolate