Afternoon tea recipes
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Fruit tart recipes
Tartes fines with caramel crisp
Make these easy French apple tarts with your loved one this Valentine's Day – or try baking them with the kids. Serve with whipped cream.
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Fruit tart recipes
French strawberry tart
This French-style strawberry tart with shortcrust pastry, crème patissière and glazed strawberries is perfect for a summery afternoon tea.
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Scone recipes
Classic scones
These traditional scones are quick, easy and use just three ingredients. Serve with jam and cream for afternoon tea or a Mother's Day treat.
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Classic cake recipes
Classic Victoria sponge recipe
This classic Victoria sponge cake recipe can form the basis of many birthday cakes and is a quintessential part of afternoon tea.
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Strawberry recipes
Strawberry shortcakes
Nigella Lawson's indulgent recipe for classic strawberry shortcakes is just the ticket for a summery afternoon tea.
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Strawberry recipes
Strawberry and orange shortbread
We've transformed this afternoon tea treat into a wonderful summery dessert: orange shortbread is topped with custard, cream and fresh strawberries.
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Strawberry recipes
Strawberry curd sponge drops
This afternoon tea treat sees sponge discs filled with fresh strawberries, homemade strawberry curd and billowing chantilly cream.
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Raspberry recipes
White chocolate and raspberry swiss roll
This creamy, fruity swiss roll is perfect for summer entertaining: it can be made ahead of time and served for dessert or afternoon tea.
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Afternoon tea recipes
Multicoloured macarons
Want to make colourful macarons for a stylish afternoon tea, birthday or baby shower? Use this easy to follow recipe for perfect results.
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Cheat's recipes
Blueberry sponge slice
This no-cook easy blueberry dessert recipe is made with ready-made madeira sponge so it's ready in just 30 minutes.
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Biscuit recipes
Grana Padano and hazelnut cantuccini
These crunchy Italian biscuits are sweet and nutty with a savoury edge from a hint of grated parmesan. (Psst! Try them with dessert wine.)
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Easy baking recipes to make with kids
Jam tart hearts
These heart-shaped jam tarts are quick and easy to bake with small children – and they really come into their own on Mother's Day.
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Baking recipes
Pear and almond cake with almond crunch topping
This delicious pear cake recipe is a perfect dessert for an autumn or winter dinner party served with custard or thick cream.
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Afternoon tea recipes
Swiss roll
This classic Swiss roll recipe requires just four ingredients – then just roll it up and enjoy it for afternoon tea.
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Easy baking recipes to make with kids
Little raspberry muffins
This easy raspberry muffin recipe works with a variety of fruit, so use what's available, such as apples, blueberries, pears or blackberries.
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Afternoon tea recipes
Strawberry macaroons
These strawberry macaroons are little pink delights that make fab edible gifts. Bake them for someone special on Mother's Day or Valentine's.
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