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Pear and Frangipane Tart
I made this absolutely yummy pear and frangipane tart a little while ago. I’m not usually a fan of fruit-based puddings, but this was wonderfully sweet, with just the right amount of sharpness. It was the ideal Autumn/ Winter sweet treat. I froze some of mine to make it last longer. Prep time: 30 mins Ingredients 215g plain flour 170g unsalted butter (110g frozen for at least 3 hours and coarsely grated, and 60g softened) ¼ tsp salt 60g caster sugar 60g ground almonds 60g caster sugar 10g plain flour 1/16th tsp madagascan vanilla 20g plain flour (for dusting) 5g icing sugar 45ml cold water 2 medium eggs 2 large…
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Cosy Winter Afternoons With Cake
Happy New Year! I hope you’ve all been enjoying the time between Christmas and the end of 2020, and eating your body weight in sweet treats. I have- after all someone has to finish the Christmas goodies! Here is a delicious Victoria Sponge I enjoyed earlier this week, courtesy of The Lounge, a local coffee shop. Lazy winter afternoons with cake and tea are my fave. And as you can see, I got a friend to enjoy it with me 😊