This collection of shortcrust pastry recipes brings together pies, tarts, and quiches that are simple to make and full of flavor. Each recipe also shows simple ways to make shortcrust pastry from scratch, with methods that are easy to follow for anyone just starting out.
Mini Sausage Rolls
These homemade Shortcrust Pastry Mini Sausage Rolls are a delicious combination of flaky and buttery shop-bought pastry with perfectly seasoned hearty sausage meat.
They are the perfect appetizer or finger food for your Christmas parties and are also great for lunch boxes, picnics, or snacks.
To learn more: Shortcrust Pastry Mini Sausage Rolls
Air Fryer Quiche Lorraine
Quiche Lorraine is a classic dish made with a buttery, flaky homemade pastry crust filled with rich custard, smoky bacon, and cheese, all baked to perfection in your air fryer.
This light, creamy, and delicious French-inspired dish is perfect for breakfast, brunch, lunch, or even a light dinner along with a bowl of salad. All you need is a few simple ingredients you might have on hand and a little prep work.
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Leftover Turkey Pot Pie
If you have leftover turkey in the fridge, this leftover turkey pot pie with homemade shortcrust pastry is an easy way to turn it into a new dinner. It has three main parts: a crisp, buttery pastry you make from scratch, a creamy filling with turkey, vegetables, and mushrooms, and a mix of herbs that give it a gentle, savory flavor. It feels like a hearty dish but is simple enough for a weeknight meal.
To learn more: Leftover Turkey Pot Pie with Homemade Shortcrust Pastry
Apple and Blackberry Pie
If you like classic bakes, this Apple and Blackberry Pie is a great one to make. It’s filled with soft apples and juicy blackberries, all wrapped in a flaky, golden pastry. The mix of sweet and sharp fruit makes it perfect for late summer and autumn, when both apples and blackberries are at their best.
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Steak Pie
This delicious “lid only” Steak Pie is a quintessentially British dish made of slow-cooked beef and topped with flaky golden shortcrust pastry. It is the ultimate comfort food for cold winter nights when paired with some Pomme Purée (Creamy Mashed Potatoes) on the side.
To learn more: Steak Pie
Salmon and Spinach Quiche
Salmon and Spinach Quiche is a light, creamy, and indulgent treat that is perfect for delicious breakfast, brunch, lunch, or a light dinner.
This flavorsome quiche features a buttery homemade pastry crust, and a creamy egg base scattered with fresh spinach and salmon filling.
It is very straightforward to make at home with simple ingredients, and impressive enough to wow your guests!
To learn more: Salmon and Spinach Quiche
French Strawberry Tart
Delicious and refreshing Tart aux Fraises - French Strawberry Tart with Custard is the perfect dessert to welcome the start of summer with your loved ones.
The strawberries are in season now and you see juicy strawberries everywhere. Just like Easy No-Bake Strawberry Tiramisu, this classic fruit tart is the perfect choice for your afternoon tea, family gatherings, or a celebration.
To learn more: Tart aux Fraises - French Strawberry Tart
Mushroom and Leek Pie
A creamy mixture of leeks and mushrooms topped with a crispy, golden handmade pie crust.
This vegetarian Mushroom and Leek Pie Recipe is great when you need a meatless main meal that even the most meat-lovers will enjoy.
To learn more: Mushroom and Leek Pie
Chocolate Strawberry Tartlets
These Chocolate Strawberry Tartlets are very easy to make and are great for family gatherings, celebrations, or summer BBQ parties.
They are the perfect combination of a simple sweet pastry filled with a rich chocolate ganache and juicy strawberries.
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Mince Beef Pie
Mince Beef and Onion Pie is a comforting and delicious dish made with minced beef, onions, peppers, and tomatoes filled in a buttery and crispy pastry.
This savory mince pie is very easy to make and ready in just 40 minutes.
It is the perfect dish for weeknight meals, but also great for a Sunday lunch or special occasions such as Thanksgiving or Christmas.
To learn more: Mince Beef Pie
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