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Sweet, golden-coloured fruit and the lightest of pastry combine to make a mouth-watering treat
The lightness and tender crispness of these pastries are what makes them special
Ricotta, honey and toasted walnuts transform the classic cheesecake
‘The nutty flavour of roasted sesame seeds works well in scones – just add tea and honey’
‘Let’s do as the Italians do, and reacquaint ourselves with these crisp, delicious and super-dippable little biscuits … ’
Its slippery top layer can make the classic lemon meringue pie tough to master. Here is a simple but flavourful cheat . . .
There is no lovelier dish for a chilly winter’s day than this sweet and syrupy pud
A gluten-free cake, iced with meringue, for those who dislike traditional fruitcake
A blackberry curd tart bursting with colour and flavour
A staple of American baking, this delightfully light cake can be flavoured to taste or served with compote and cream
‘Imperfect pancakes were rejected by the Austrian emperor – but lesser mortals needn’t do the same’
A rich chocolate coconut cake that satisfies nostalgia for a childhood sweet-shop treat
Traditional recipes for Victoria sponge and brownies, with a few elegant twists
East meets west: light and slightly sweetened desserts inspired by Japanese cuisine
A lighter, gooier version of Italian affogato – and a fabulous alternative to Eton mess
A personal take on the most traditional of desserts – the great apple pie
Fill these rolled fruit cookies, a common sight in New York, with whatever treats you fancy
An indulgent midwinter variation on a classic ricotta cheesecake
Based on an Irish recipe, these are an easy-to-make treat – with or without cheese
All crumbled out? Then try this lighter version of a classic 19th-century winter pudding...
Festive favourites from Rose Carrarini’s famous bakery to make at home – and a traditional bûche de Noël from her pâtissier neighbour
A soft, layered pastry pie – a perfect treat as winter draws in
Inspired by the glorious Austrian linzertorte, this moist cake is encased in crisp pastry
Soft summer berries and citrus zest add a fruity kick to this traditional pudding
Crisp and buttery, these simple shortbreads can be painted for extra summer cheer
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