Shortcrust pastry recipes
24 Recipes
Versatile shortcrust makes terrific tarts, pies and party nibbles. It's also one of the easiest pastries to make yourself from scratch.
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
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 tea time classic shortcrust pie with fresh raspberries and 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, Marmite 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
A pie that's worth taking the time over, crisp shortcrust pastry filled with roasted chicken and a creamy onion and fennel sauce
While traditional to use cardamom in savoury dishes, this frangipane dessert has hints of the fragrant spice to complement the pear and almond flavours
