Shortcrust pastry recipes
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App onlyCheese & piccalilli tart. This is a premium piece of content available to registered users.
Imagine crisp pastry, a delicious layer of piccalilli and a soft cheesy filling – this tart has all those things. It's perfect for lunch, dinner or picnics
Easy pesto, cheese & pea tart
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
Air-fryer mince pies
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
Fig, raspberry & cardamom pie
An unusual fruit filling, complemented by Middle-Eastern flavours of rosewater and cardamom, makes for an impressive dinner party dessert
Plum & marzipan pie
Top this deep pink pie filling with a lattice crust made of buttery sweet shortcrust pastry for a showstopping end to a special meal
BLT tart
Layer up prosciutto, cheddar and cherry tomatoes on shortcrust pastry for a lovely light meal that's delicious hot, warm or cold
App onlyCaramelised onion, squash & gruyère tart. This is a premium piece of content available to registered users.
Take time caramelising the onions in this dish – cooked slowly for about 20 minutes, they’ll soften and become jammy and sweet. They’re the star of this tart
Easy apple pie
Kids will love to help make and eat this comforting, classic fruity pudding with homemade shortcrust pastry
Smoked trout tartlets
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
Caribbean beef patties
Spice up beef mince with turmeric, thyme and hot pepper sauce before folding in shortcrust pastry for a tasty dinner or lunch
Rustic strawberry tart
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
Marmalade & earl grey frangipane tart
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
App onlyBeef, red wine & potato pie. This is a premium piece of content available to registered users.
Turn a comforting stew into a show-off pie. With a homemade pastry crust and filling packed with chunks of meltingly tender beef, it's sure to impress guests
Easy creamy chicken and leek pie
Creamy individual pies topped with fluffy mash - perfect for a relaxed dinner, with your favourite veg
Creamy leek, potato & ham pie
Make your own shortcrust pastry then fill with sweet leeks, Lancashire cheese, cooked ham and a chive and crème fraîche sauce
Vegan pastry
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
Gooseberry & vanilla custard tart
Roll out a shortcrust pastry base and fill with wobbly custard, dotted with seasonal fruit
Lighter bakewell tart
Angela Nilsen slashes the fat and sugar content of this teatime classic with fresh raspberries and an iced topping
Lamb shank, pea & mint pie
Slow cook lamb shanks to fill this traditional shortcrust suet pastry pie with a light twist - add greens and plenty of herbs
Goat's cheese & red pepper tart
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
Quiche Lorraine in 4 easy steps
Intimidated by quiche and all that pastry making? Try this beginners guide and you'll be surprised how simple it can be
Apple & ginger pie with walnut pastry
Grind up nuts to work into a crispy, shortcrust pastry then bake a countryside fruit pie with ginger and sultanas
Walnut caramel tart
Combine crunchy nuts with caramel flavours in this open shortcrust pastry pie with a creamy, sticky filling
Beef & pickle pasties
Bake pickle or chutney into traditional Cornish shortcrust pastry parcels to save serving on the side