Afternoon tea recipes

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

Make our citrussy cookies for an afternoon tea. You could make them look like fried eggs at Easter simply by dusting icing sugar around the edges

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

Quick and easy to make with storecupboard ingredients, griddle scones go perfectly with creamy honey and butter

Pack a picnic, or deck out a buffet table with these moreish vegan sausage rolls, made with mushrooms, brown rice miso, mustard and sage

Make a batch of these white chocolate and raspberry flapjacks for the whole family to enjoy – ideal for a mid-morning snack or picnic treat

This rich cake makes an impressive centrepiece for any summer tea party

A classic egg mayonnaise recipe to generously spread on buttered white bread. Serve for afternoon tea or enjoy for lunch with some fresh cress.

Bake a batch of coconut cookies for the biscuit tin. They have a delicate coconut flavour and a texture similar to a macaroon. Add choc chips, if you like, too

A moist, fruity cake which is perfect for an afternoon tea with friends

Yes, you read right, Pimm's in cake form. Smooth strawberry and lemon buttercream coupled with cucumber essence make this the ultimate taste of summer

Use any soft, seasonal fruit you have to make these flapjacks, such as blackberries, cherries or strawberries, and experiment with different nuts

Looking for a sweet gluten-free (and nut-free) snack? These moreish bakes are a treat for the biscuit tin

Combine two winning dishes in this picnic-friendly vegetarian recipe of eggs coated in spiced, herbed chickpeas

This traditional cake has been jazzed up with lots of ginger - you'd never know it's gluten-free and dairy-free. Perfect for weddings and Christmas

Upgrade this picnic family favourite with a tangy chorizo and blanched almond shell, covering perfectly soft-set yolks

If you love tea, but you don’t find it refreshing in hot weather, try this wonderfully fresh alternative

Get ahead for a dinner party or celebration with this indulgent, fruity cake which can be frozen for up to 2 months

Some rye bread piled high with your favourite sandwich topping can be a tasty and healthy lunch, here's a few ideas

Add a cinnamon stick to an assam leaf tea to make this warming cinnamon-spiced brew that's great on cold days. Sweeten with a dollop of honey to taste

Enjoy this Spanish Spiral Bake for breakfast or as a savoury snack. With its iconic shape and light texture, it’s perfect for sharing with coffee

Make this light and airy party cake, also known as kvæfjordkake – Norwegian king cake. With meringue and cream, it's a guaranteed crowd-pleaser

Treat family and friends to these simple vanilla-flavoured cupcakes, baked with gluten-free flour and baking powder