Steak & Stilton Pie

Full product description

Deep, savoury and a little bit indulgent, our steak & Stilton pie loads tender slow-cooked beef into a rich gravy finished with crumbly Stilton for a creamy, blue-cheese tang. Topped with a golden puff pastry lid, it bakes up flaky and crisp with a luscious, pub-classic filling underneath. Perfect with mash and greens, or go all-in with chunky chips and extra gravy.

Why you’ll love it

• Slow-cooked beef in a glossy, blue-cheese-enriched gravy

• All-butter puff pastry lid that bakes flaky and golden (see label)

• Oven-ready—straight in the oven, zero faff

• Proper comfort with mash, peas and a splash more gravy

Pie details

• Generous chunks of diced beef in a Stilton-finished gravy (onion, herbs; may include a splash of ale)

• Puff pastry top; some sizes come pre-glazed

• Sold chilled and ready to bake

• Allergen & ingredient info: contains gluten (wheat) and milk (cheese/butter); may contain egg (glaze) and sulphites (if ale/stock used). Please check the label.

How to cook (from chilled)

1. Preheat oven to 200°C (fan 180°C).

2. Remove outer packaging; keep the pie in its foil/tin.

3. Egg wash the pastry for extra shine (optional).

4. Bake on a tray for 25–40 mins (size dependent) until the pastry is deep golden and the filling is piping hot throughout.

5. Rest 5 mins before serving.
   From frozen: Defrost in the fridge overnight, then bake as above (or add 10–15 mins if cooking from frozen—tent with foil if browning too quickly).

Serving ideas

• Mash, peas & gravy with a crumble of extra Stilton

• Chunky chips and pickled red onions for pub vibes

• Buttered greens and roasted carrots

• Leftovers: warm slice in a buttered bap with watercress

Storage & handling

• Keep refrigerated below 5°C

• Once opened, bake the same day

• Suitable for home freezing on day of purchase; defrost in the fridge and bake within 24 hours

• Do not refreeze once defrosted

FAQs

Is the blue cheese strong?
Balanced—rich beef with a creamy Stilton lift, not overpowering.

Shortcrust base or puff lid only?
This pie features a puff pastry lid (base may vary by batch—check label).

Can I air fry it?
If it fits your basket: 170–180°C until pastry is golden and the centre is piping hot. Cover lightly with foil if colouring too fast.

How many does it serve?
Guides vary by size: individual (1), medium (2–3), large (4+).