Sweet treats to impress
It's so handy to have a long list of favourite afternoon tea recipes at the ready when you're preparing to entertain friends or visitors, or when you just want a sneaky little something to indulge in yourself. Despite the fact that I rarely have guests over during weekdays, I will happily admit that I'm more than a bit partial to the odd treat after dinner when I'm chilled out in front of the television.
So, I've put together a list of some of my favourite sweet treat recipes that I think you'll find easy to bake using simple-to-source ingredients ... and that look rather impressive when served with a good ol' fashioned cuppa English Breakfast. Enjoy!
Cookies/biscuits
Chocolate medallions. Photo: Lara Messer
Deliciously crumbly shortbread
Cakes
Hazelnut dacquoise. Photo: Lara Messer
Pistachio and pomegranate cake
Pink berry buttercream cupcakes
Strawberry and cream layer cake
Gingerbread and chocolate bites
Tarts / pastries
Hot chocolate banana rolls. Photo: Lara Messer
What's your favourite sweet treat to bake at home and share with your friends?
