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Shortcrust pastry brings home-baked comfort with its buttery, tender crumb that forms the perfect foundation for both sweet and savory classics.

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An overhead shot of a golden-brown mushroom quiche with a perfectly crimped pastry edge, photographed in soft natural light on a weathered wooden table. The cross-section reveals layers of sautéed mushrooms suspended in a creamy custard, with flecks of fresh herbs adding color contrast. Steam gently rises from the just-cut slice, highlighting the quiche's warm, inviting nature. A scattered arrangement of fresh thyme sprigs, whole mushrooms, and a small bowl of crème fraîche complete the rustic styling. The photography captures the delicate flakiness of the pastry with visible buttery layers and the rich, moist texture of the filling.
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Shortcrust Pastry

Mushroom Quiche Recipe

A buttery, flaky crust cradles a silky custard filled with earthy mushrooms, aromatic herbs, and melted cheese in this comforting savory tart.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Prep Time:
45 mins
Cook Time:
50 mins
Serves:
1 quiche (8 slices)
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Overhead shot of a golden-brown Spinach and Feta Quiche with a perfectly crimped crust, captured in gentle natural light streaming through a kitchen window. The slice being removed reveals a vibrant cross-section where emerald spinach pieces and white crumbles of feta are suspended in a creamy yellow custard. Small droplets of moisture from the just-baked filling glisten on the surface, while scattered fresh herbs and a light dusting of black pepper provide visual contrast. The quiche rests on a rustic wooden board alongside a small bowl of dressed greens and a vintage fork, creating a casual yet elegant brunch scene that highlights the quiche's delicate texture and savory appeal.
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Shortcrust Pastry

Spinach and Feta Quiche Recipe

A buttery, flaky crust cradles a silky custard studded with wilted spinach and tangy feta cheese, creating the perfect balance of richness and freshness in every bite.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
45 mins
Serves:
1 quiche (8 slices)
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Overhead shot of a golden-brown quiche with a perfectly crimped edge, sliced to reveal its creamy custard interior studded with crispy bacon pieces and melted Gruyère cheese. The cross-section shows layers of filling suspended in the rich, set custard against the crisp, flaky pastry base. Captured in soft natural light streaming through a kitchen window, the quiche rests on a rustic wooden board with scattered fresh herbs, a few cherry tomatoes, and a simple green salad alongside. Steam gently rises from the freshly cut piece, highlighting the quiche's warmth and inviting texture.
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Shortcrust Pastry

Classic Quiche Lorraine Recipe

A buttery, flaky pastry crust filled with crispy bacon, Gruyère cheese, and a silky custard that bakes to golden perfection with a delicate wobble in the center.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Prep Time:
40 mins
Cook Time:
45 mins
Serves:
1 quiche (8 slices)
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An overhead shot of a golden-brown Mixed Berry Pie with a lattice top crust showing bubbling berry filling peeking through the gaps. The pie sits on a vintage ceramic pie plate against a rustic wooden table, with soft natural light highlighting the sugar-sparkled crust. A cross-section view reveals perfectly set layers of glistening blueberries, blackberries, strawberries, and raspberries, their vibrant colors creating striking contrast against the flaky, butter-rich crust. Several whole berries and a sprig of mint are artfully scattered nearby, while a scoop of melting vanilla ice cream slides down one slice, catching the warm afternoon light.
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Shortcrust Pastry

Mixed Berry Pie Recipe

A buttery, flaky pastry cradling a jewel-toned filling of sweet-tart berries, creating the perfect balance of juicy fruit and golden crust in every memorable bite.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Prep Time:
45 mins
Cook Time:
55 mins
Serves:
1 pie (8 slices)
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An overhead shot of a golden-brown rhubarb pie with a beautifully latticed top crust, revealing glossy ruby-red filling bubbling through the gaps. A slice has been removed, showcasing the perfect layers of flaky pastry and jewel-toned filling that holds its shape without being runny. The pie rests on a weathered wooden board dusted with flour, with fresh rhubarb stalks and a small bowl of vanilla ice cream melting slightly alongside. The scene is bathed in soft natural light streaming through a kitchen window, highlighting the sugar crystals sparkling on the crust and the vivid pink-red hues of the filling.
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Shortcrust Pastry

Rhubarb Pie Recipe

Tart, ruby-red rhubarb mingles with sweet sugar inside a buttery, flaky crust for a perfectly balanced pie that celebrates spring's most distinctive produce.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Prep Time:
45 mins
Cook Time:
55 mins
Serves:
1 pie (8 slices)
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An overhead shot of a golden-brown lattice-topped peach pie, where bubbling fruit juices glisten through the perfectly woven pastry strips. Soft natural light highlights the sugar-dusted crust's flaky layers and caramelized edges. A slice has been removed, revealing the tender, amber-hued peach filling that maintains its shape while still being juicy. The pie rests on a weathered wooden board with fresh peach slices and a sprig of mint scattered nearby. A vintage blue ceramic plate holds the removed slice, showing off the clear definition between the bottom crust and fruit filling, with a small scoop of melting vanilla ice cream creating a beautiful temperature contrast.
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Shortcrust Pastry

Peach Pie Recipe

A buttery, flaky crust embraces juicy summer peaches infused with warm spices and a hint of vanilla, baked to golden perfection with a lattice top that reveals the glistening fruit beneath.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Prep Time:
45 mins
Cook Time:
55 mins
Serves:
1 pie (8 slices)
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An overhead shot of a perfectly baked blueberry pie with a golden-brown lattice crust, capturing the vibrant purple-blue filling bubbling through the openings. The pie rests on a vintage ceramic stand against a backdrop of rustic wooden boards, with scattered fresh blueberries and a sprig of mint adding visual contrast. Soft natural light highlights the glistening sugar crystals on the crust while the cross-section reveals the perfect consistency of the filling – thick enough to hold its shape when sliced but still gloriously juicy. A scoop of vanilla ice cream slowly melts beside a slice, creating a tantalizing temperature contrast that emphasizes the pie's warmth.
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Shortcrust Pastry

Blueberry Pie Recipe

A buttery, flaky crust cradles plump, juicy blueberries that burst with sweet-tart flavor beneath a golden lattice top.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Prep Time:
45 mins
Cook Time:
50 mins
Serves:
1 pie (8 slices)
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A rustic cherry pie photographed from a slightly elevated angle, showing the golden lattice crust with crimped edges and glistening cherry filling bubbling through the openings. Soft natural light highlights the sugary sparkle on the pastry and the deep crimson color of the cherries. A slice has been removed, revealing the perfectly set filling with whole cherries suspended in a luscious, glossy sauce. The pie rests on a weathered wooden board with a vintage pie server nearby, accompanied by a small bowl of vanilla ice cream slowly melting at the edge of the frame. A scattering of fresh cherries and pastry cutouts shaped like leaves decorate the corners of the composition.
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Shortcrust Pastry

Cherry Pie Recipe

A buttery, flaky crust enveloping sweet-tart cherries in their own ruby juices, creating the perfect balance of fruit intensity and comforting pastry.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Prep Time:
45 mins
Cook Time:
50 mins
Serves:
1 pie (8 slices)
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An overhead shot of a golden-brown Classic Apple Pie with a lattice crust showing caramelized sugar crystals catching the soft natural light. Steam gently rises from a freshly cut wedge revealing layers of tender cinnamon-speckled apples, their juices forming a rich amber sauce. The pie rests on a vintage ceramic plate atop a rustic wooden table, with scattered fresh apples, cinnamon sticks, and a small bowl of vanilla ice cream slowly melting against the warm slice. The crust exhibits a perfect flaky texture with visible butter layers, while the filling maintains its structure without being runny.
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Shortcrust Pastry

Classic Apple Pie Recipe

A buttery, flaky crust envelops tender spiced apples in this timeless dessert that balances sweet-tart flavors with warming cinnamon and nutmeg.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Prep Time:
45 mins
Cook Time:
55 mins
Serves:
1 pie (8 slices)
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An overhead shot of the golden-brown Bacon and Leek Quiche sitting on a rustic wooden serving board, with a slice being lifted to reveal the perfect custard filling studded with vibrant green leeks and crispy bacon pieces. The cross-section shows the flaky pastry crust and creamy interior with distinct layers. Soft natural light streams from a nearby window, highlighting the delicate egg filling's silky texture. The scene is complemented by scattered fresh herbs, a small bowl of crème fraîche, and a vintage linen napkin, creating an inviting brunch setting that emphasizes the quiche's homemade quality and savory appeal.
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Shortcrust Pastry

Bacon and Leek Quiche Recipe

A buttery, flaky pastry crust filled with savory bacon, sweet leeks, and a silky custard that creates the perfect balance of textures and rich flavors.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Prep Time:
40 mins
Cook Time:
55 mins
Serves:
1 quiche (8 slices)
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