Mini coffee and walnut cakes
Preparation time less than 30 mins cooking time 30 mins to 1 hour Serves Makes 16 mini cakes Small, but perfectly formed, this modern take on a retro classic is perfect for elevenses. Equipment and …
Ginger and treacle spiced traybake
Preparation time less than 30 mins cooking time 30 mins to 1 hour Serves Makes 15-20 slices Make this traybake in advance and you can freeze it before adding the icing – in fact freezing …
Reduced-sugar carrot cake
Preparation time 30 mins to 1 hour cooking time 30 mins to 1 hour Serves Serves 8-10 If you are avoiding refined sugar, try Mary’s take on carrot cake which uses agave syrup and maple …
Summer pudding loaf
Preparation time overnight cooking time less than 10 mins Serves Serves 6 This is an easier to make version of the classic summer pudding that everyone loves so much and is easy to serve being …
Parma ham, goats’ cheese and rocket canapés
Preparation time less than 30 mins Cooking time no cooking required Serves Makes 16 canapés These are quick to make and best made on the day, but can be made up to six hours ahead …
lemon and raspberry éclairs
Preparation time less than 30 mins Cooking time 10 to 30 mins Serves Makes 12 éclairs Can’t decide which is your favourite? Better have one of each then. Equipment and preparation: You will need a …
Chocolate creation showstopper
Preparation time 2 hours cooking time 30 mins to 1 hour Serves Makes 1 three-tiered cake You’re in good hands for this ultimate of all celebration chocolate cakes. Mary Berry and Paul Hollywood share their …
Golden dough balls with cheese and herbs
Preparation time less than 30 mins Cooking time 10 to 30 mins Serves Makes 32 canapés Dough balls are readily available in supermarkets and make an excellent base for hot canapés. Mary Berry recipes From …
West country gratin
Preparation time less than 30 mins Cooking time 10 to 30 mins Serves Serves 4 This lighter version of a potato gratin is a meal in itself but would also work wonderfully with pork. This …
Classic crème caramel
Preparation time less than 30 mins Cooking time no cooking required Serves Makes 6 Mary Berry’s simple step-by-step guide to the perfect crème caramel. Equipment and preparation: you will need 6 x size 1 (150ml/¼ …
Carrot and poppyseed salad
Preparation time less than 30 mins Cooking time no cooking required Serves Serves 6 Carrot is wonderfully paired with poppyseed in this simple salad. It will keep in the fridge for 2-3 days so is …
Real proper custard
Preparation time less than 30 mins Cooking time 10 to 30 mins Serves Makes 570ml/1 pint custard Try making Mary Berry’s foolproof, homemade custard, perfect for slathering on crumbles, pies and puddings. Mary Berry recipes …
Hot chocolate soufflé
Preparation time less than 30 mins cooking time 30 mins to 1 hour Serves Serves 8 Making soufflés is easy when you have Mary to guide you – and this huge chocolate version is a …
Toffee apple and pecan pudding
Preparation time less than 30 mins Cooking time over 2 hours Serves Makes 1 large pudding A good recipe to have at hand, at any time of year, this is a light sponge pudding with …
Banana and chocolate chip loaf
Preparation time less than 30 mins cooking time 30 mins to 1 hour Serves Serves 6-8 This is such an easy cake to make and an ideal way to use overly ripe bananas. Mary Berry …
Mary Berry’s tipsy trifle
Preparation time less than 30 mins cooking time 30 mins to 1 hour Serves Serves 10 Homemade Swiss roll and soaks up the sherry and adds a special decorative touch to this party-time mega-trifle. Mary …
Roasted lamb with rosemary and paprika rub
Preparation time less than 30 mins Cooking time over 2 hours Serves Serves 6-8 Shoulder of lamb is quite fatty, but that’s what makes the meat so sweet and succulent, and by cooking it for …
Paris-Brest
Preparation time less than 30 mins cooking time 30 mins to 1 hour Serves Makes 4 Paris-Brest pastries These decadent pastries filled with praline and cream are like giant profiteroles, perfect for sharing. For this …