First make the pâte sucrée (sweet pastry). Measure the flour and butter into a bowl. Rub in the butter with your fingertips until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs. Stir in the sugar, then add the egg yolks. Mix until the ingredients come together to form a firm dough. Roll out the pastry on a lightly […]
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Tomato tart with lemon crème fraîche
Spread the tomato slices out on a large plate lined with kitchen paper and place more sheets on top. Allow to drain for 5-6 minutes. Preheat the oven to 190 ̊C/170 ̊C fan/gas mark 5. Lightly flour a sheet of parchment paper and roll out the puff pastry on top. Use the tip of a […]
Rhubarb and custard tartlets
Put the plain flour in a bowl and rub in the butter with your fingertips until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs. Mix in the icing sugar, cocoa powder and a pinch of salt, followed by the egg yolk. If the pastry feels too dry to form a dough, add one tablespoon of cold water. Bring […]
Beet & goat’s cheese tart
Preheat the oven to 200oC/180oC fan/ gas mark 6. In a small bowl, mix together the passata and pesto. Set aside. Unroll the pastry onto a lightly floured surface and press down with a rolling pin to make it slightly bigger. Transfer to a parchment-lined baking tray. Spread the passata pesto mix over the pastry […]
Parsnip tartiflette
Preheat the oven to 200 ̊C/180 ̊C fan/gas mark 6. Lightly grease a medium shallow baking dish with butter. Bring to a pan of salted water to the boil and add the parsnip slices. Cook for five minutes, then drain and allow to cool slightly. Heat the oil in a large pan over a medium- […]
Bakewell tarts
Preheat the oven to 190 ̊C/170 ̊C fan/gas mark 5. Grease a 24-cup mini muffin tin with melted butter. For the pastry, combine the plain flour and icing sugar in a bowl. Rub in the butter until it resembles bread crumbs. Add the egg yolks and mix until the dough just holds together. If the […]
Toasted brioche berry tartines
Combine the mixed berries and sugar in a pan over a high heat. Cook for 3-4 minutes until soft and juicy, stirring constantly. Top the toasted brioche slices with dollops of whipped cream. Spoon over the berries, grate over a little dark chocolate and serve immediately.
Puff pastry apple tartlets
Preheat the oven to 220 ̊C/200 ̊C fan/gas mark 7. Line two baking trays with non- stick parchment paper. Unroll the sheet of pastry. Cut it in half lengthways, then cut each half into three equal pieces. Place on the prepared baking tray. Halve and core the apples, leaving the skins on, then thinly slice […]
Fig and Camembert tartines
Preheat the oven to 180 ̊C/160 ̊C fan/gas mark 4. Slice the baguette into 10-12 even slices, cutting at a diagonal angle. Place the slices onto a large baking tray and toast in the oven for 7-10 minutes or until golden, turning half way through so that the other side can crisp up. Meanwhile, slice […]
Nutrient-packed Christmas Day starters
Attempting to maintain a balanced diet on Christmas Day is always challenging and it’s important not to be too hard on yourself — it’s a day of celebration after all. To help you out, we’re sharing some of our favourite veggie-filled, nutrient-packed starters to kick-start your festive feast. Creamy pea soup Winter sprout, apple, and […]