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Jammie Dodgers Cookies

Janette — Wed, 20 Jan 2021 15:44:00 +0000

Jammie Dodgers cookies (biscuits for my U.K. family) are iconic, round, British shortbread biscuits/cookies with a heart-shaped cut-out in the center, sandwiched with raspberry jam. They are similar to the Austrian Linzer, except they are not finished with a sprinkling of powdered/confectioners sugar as Linzers are. These iconic biscuits consist of two cookies sandwiched together […]

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Traditional Victoria Sponge Cake

Janette — Wed, 29 May 2019 22:16:19 +0000

Traditional Victoria Sponge Cake consists of 2 layers of light-as-air sponge cake that sandwich whipped cream and jam. Perfect for a British afternoon tea treat or anytime dessert. The Victoria Sponge (aka Victoria sandwich) has been around since Queen Victoria (the current Queens great-great grandmother) was the reigning British monarch. Named after her because she […]

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Classic Bakewell Tart

Janette — Tue, 12 Jun 2018 00:18:45 +0000

Classic Bakewell Tart is one of Britain’s favorite confections. A simple, short crust pastry tart shell is layered with strawberry jam, topped with frangipane, almonds and baked to golden perfection for a lovely teatime delicacy. Bring on the afternoon tea. This tart is a taste of home and I love to make this dessert as […]

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Easy Pear Tart

Janette — Mon, 24 Oct 2016 13:01:14 +0000

Easy Pear Tart is an easy, delicious and impressive dessert that is perfect for family dinners or a holiday dessert. Juicy sliced pears are fanned onto flaky pastry, baked until golden brown, then brushed with pear preserves for a delicious glossy sheen. Free-form fruit tarts and galettes are quick and delicious use of seasonal fruit […]

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