Shortcrust pastry recipes

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

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

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

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

Cram shortcrust pastry parcels with oozing cheese and sweet onion chutney - versatile bites with a professional finish

Use a hearty shortcrust base then top with creamy cheese and crunchy walnuts and contrast with watercress salad

A filling and flavoursome shortcrust pastry pie with pork and mustard that won't stretch the budget

Follow our step-by-step for prepping your tart case then fill with frangipane and top with fruit for a classic bake everyone will love

Love it or hate it, yeast extract works beautifully with cheese and onion when baked up in shortcrust parcels

Making suet shortcrust pastry from scratch is satisfying and ideal for this king-sized chicken pie with sausage, sage and onion