How to make Portuguese tarts with burnt honey
Crisp pastry, sunshine-yellow custard and a caramelised top make Portuguese tarts a global hit.
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How to make Pithivier, step by step
The French pastry classic is updated for a new generation with charred carrot, garlic shoots and goat’s curd.
Baklava rolls with pistachio, orange and cardamom
This baklava recipe is a tangy twist on a Middle Eastern dessert classic.
Our best choux pastry recipes for your next baking challenge
Master the art of the French pastry to make profiteroles, Paris-Brests and classic chocolate éclairs.
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How to make a basic choux pastry
Overwhelmed by the idea of making a choux pastry dessert? This simple but delicious choux pastry recipe makes baking a Paris-Brest, ice-cream Beignets or a dark chocolate éclair much more manageable.
Spiced galaktoboureko with herb and lemon syrup
A flaky, Greek-inspired dessert served with a zesty syrup.
Choux pastry
A masterclass on choux pastry - from the origin of choux pastry to how to make the perfect choux.
Pitta ‘mpigliata
Crisp, chewy, sweet and nutty all in one bite, plus pretty as a rose. It’s no wonder these scrolls appear at both Easter and Christmas.
Torta Pasqualina
This Ligurian specialty is perfect for Easter picnics – just transport your pie in its tin.
Cuddura Cull’ova (Sicilian Easter biscuits)
These playful Sicilian biscuits are traditionally given on Good Friday for good luck. The dough is also incredibly forgiving – if you stuff up rolling the shapes the first-time round, just re-roll.