Afternoon tea recipes

Gently cook strawberries to create lovely syrupy juices and enjoy them in this cobbler. Serve with clotted cream or ice cream for a new cream tea experience

White crabmeat, mayo and chives make a delicious afternoon tea sandwich filling that's special enough for a celebration treat

Perfect with a fresh pot of tea, this looks and tastes just as good as a farmers' market buy

Enjoy these moreish amaretti biscuits that are crisp on the outside and deliciously chewy in the middle – they'll go down a treat with guests at an afternoon tea

These tangy, delicate little bites make a great addition to finger sandwiches for a sophisticated afternoon tea

Fill light choux pastry with a creamy vanilla custard and Greek yogurt filling then finish with fresh fruit for a lower-sugar afternoon tea treat

Enjoy our vegan version of scones, which uses soy milk and vegan vegetable spread to replace the dairy. Serve with vegan cream and your favourite jam

This Pimm's cup cocktail is a true taste of summer. Make up this fruity punch with lemonade, fresh mint leaves, cucumber, orange slices and strawberries

Bake this moreish chocolate chip banana bread – it’s a great way to use up ripe bananas that are lingering in the fruit bowl

Pack up a family picnic and take these moreish Japanese-inspired sweet sandwiches for dessert, filled with sweet whipped cream and strawberries

Try these peanut butter and jam cheesecake squares. We’ve chosen a fruit topping, but you could opt for chocolate – turning it into a giant peanut butter cup.

This fruity cake uses ground rice and almond extract for a cheaper bake - perfect for a cake sale or as a teatime treat

Move over doughnuts - these Spanish-inspired piped puds are dusted with cinnamon and served with British clotted cream and jam

Rustle up this traybake with coffee and pecan flavours for a grown up sweet treat. Serve a square with a cuppa for afternoon tea or a mid-morning snack

Replace sugar with xylitol and swap butter and oil for a puréed whole orange in this light and zesty cake, with ground almonds and polenta

Give coffee cake the ultimate upgrade - layer with chocolate hazelnut frosting, add a creamy topping and sprinkle with crushed nuts

A hidden layer of bacon makes this traditional scotch egg recipe extra special

Grab a handful of fresh mint leaves and pour over boiling water to release its wonderful flavour and scent. Sweeten the tea with honey according to taste

These beautiful shell-shaped light sponge cakes are ideal with a cup of tea, or serve with creamy desserts

This clever tray bake combines a buttery shortbread base with a Florentine inspired topping - finished with cherries and dark chocolate

Try the heavenly combination of strawberries and cream on a shortbread base. This dessert makes a glorious al fresco afternoon tea to share with friends

Make sure you use a punchy mature cheese to shine through these savoury scones made with mustard and buttermilk