2020 - Costco - Kirkland Signature Mince Pies

Everything is bigger in the USA. A motto that I imagine the founder of Costco will proudly tell you. These giant mince pies are bold but, do they make the mince pie great again?

Let's see how they look,

The pictures don't do these justice. They are giant and, with 9 in a tray, these make a decent man v food challenge. 

This is not a 100% traditional mince pie. You have the pastry base and sides which is thin, a little dense but nice and buttery. That base's primary purpose is to give this pie some structure, as what lies above is the mincemeat and a sponge cake topping. You'd think it shouldn't work but, it does. The cake is a nice, moist vanilla sponge cake. As for the mincemeat, it's nothing special but it's tasty (but on the sweeter side) and a decent quantity thats full of whole currants, raisins and tangy orange peel. To top it all, there is a thick layer of icing sugar on top that just adds to the overall sweetness. A light sprinkle would have been more than enough. You will make a mess while eating these but, you can use it to make your loved ones think you have a problem... :-)

 

A really great pie, only let down by its presentation and extra high calorie count thanks to its size.

2 points - Presentation

3 points - Nutritional content & Price

28 points - Pastry/Cake

27 points - Mincemeat

9 points - Satisfaction level

The Mince Pie Administration Score - 69 / 100

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