Shortcrust pastry recipes

Convert mince pie sceptics with our recipe for juicy, zesty mincemeat wrapped in pastry that’s extra-biscuity and rich thanks to a surprise ingredient

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

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

Celebrate spring with this simple savoury tart with peas, mint and feta. You can make it the day before and warm it up in the oven before serving

Serve our asparagus and pancetta quiche with a green salad for a summery lunch. Chill any leftovers to enjoy the next day

Save time by using ready-made pastry and custard powder for this easy Manchester tart – it still has all the lovely flavours of this classic northern dessert

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

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

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

Savoury Marmite works beautifully with cheese and onion when baked up in shortcrust parcels. These easy homemade pasties are ideal for picnics