Shortcrust pastry recipes

Avoid food waste and rustle up this quiche-like tart as a great way to use up the end of that jar of pesto you have in the fridge

Save energy and effort and make these mince pies with the help of an air fryer. Keep replenishing your cake tin with a batch over the festive period

An unusual fruit filling, complemented by Middle-Eastern flavours of rosewater and cardamom, makes for an impressive dinner party dessert

Top this deep pink pie filling with a lattice crust made of buttery sweet shortcrust pastry for a showstopping end to a special meal

Layer up prosciutto, cheddar and cherry tomatoes on shortcrust pastry for a lovely light meal that's delicious hot, warm or cold

Kids will love to help make and eat this comforting, classic fruity pudding with homemade shortcrust pastry

Rustle up these smoked trout tartlets with lemon and horseradish flavours for afternoon tea. Made from ready-rolled pastry, they're quick and easy to make

Spice up beef mince with turmeric, thyme and hot pepper sauce before folding in shortcrust pastry for a tasty dinner or lunch

Try making your own shortcrust pastry with crunchy semolina. Top with juicy fruit and pinch the pastry round the edges to create a rustic finish

Elevate this Bakewell-inspired tart with the addition of zesty, tangy marmalade and fragrant earl grey tea leaves. Enjoy hot or cold with plenty of cream

Creamy individual pies topped with fluffy mash - perfect for a relaxed dinner, with your favourite veg

Make your own shortcrust pastry then fill with sweet leeks, Lancashire cheese, cooked ham and a chive and crème fraîche sauce

Use a solid block of dairy-free butter to make our vegan pastry – dairy-free spread contains oil that may make it harder to work with, but will result in deliciously soft pastry

Roll out a shortcrust pastry base and fill with wobbly custard, dotted with seasonal fruit

Angela Nilsen slashes the fat and sugar content of this teatime classic with fresh raspberries and an iced topping

Slow cook lamb shanks to fill this traditional shortcrust suet pastry pie with a light twist - add greens and plenty of herbs

There is a little work involved in this, but there is so much satisfaction in bringing it to the table to share with family or friends

Intimidated by quiche and all that pastry making? Try this beginners guide and you'll be surprised how simple it can be

Grind up nuts to work into a crispy, shortcrust pastry then bake a countryside fruit pie with ginger and sultanas

Combine crunchy nuts with caramel flavours in this open shortcrust pastry pie with a creamy, sticky filling

Bake pickle or chutney into traditional Cornish shortcrust pastry parcels to save serving on the side