I love a good Bakewell,whether it's the authentic way with flaked almonds instead of icing sugar or whether it's the commercial way with globs of icing sugar and a plump, candied cherry or whether it's MaryBerry's controversial recipe
These are my three favourite desserts all are great to make for the family or when entertaining - MaryBerry's marbled chocolate cheesecake, a classic Bakewelltart, and chocolate and Caramac roulade
After the first episode, I wanted to try Mary’s Frosted Walnut Cake and so created a vegan, wholegrain, refined-sugar free version which turned out more delicious than I could have hoped for
Taking a lead from the best, Hijacked by Twins shared her MaryBerry’sBakewellTart. (Picture below) Very tempted by this ElderberryTart & also the accompanying recipe for Elderberry Jelly with Port
So far I have posted Chocolate Eclairs, BakewellTart, and Custard Slices. Imagine her disappointment when, after the Christening, she found three Lemon Tarts on the table, covered in tiny three-year-old fingerprints and some-what devoid of meringue
BakewellTart - MaryBerry's Recipe. Lemon Meringue Pie - MaryBerry's Recipe. My unwritten rule to myself was to use the recipe from the show (either Paul or Mary's) and follow it to the letter, rather than falling into my usual habit of substituting ingredients
MaryBerry's Crème Caramel. Mary said she had only used potato flour in drop scones and Hollywood admitted to having never used the stuff at all, having always avoided it "like the plague" due to its high starch content, but, in characteristic fashion, he still had plenty to opine about it
