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A feast for all the senses, these delicious morsels will be the star of the plate this holiday season. Easy to make with our 'cheats' bechamel sauce, frozen peas, parsley, and a little lemon zest. Your guests are guaranteed to be impressed.
November 22, 2023

Scallop Shell Pies

What do you get when cream cheese and truffle manchego invite sauteed mushroom and thyme to a pastry party? A savoury danish to die for! Rich in flavour, layered with texture, and delicious to the eye, this recipe is a triple threat.
November 27, 2023

Mushroom and Truffle Cheese Danishes

These tasty tarts are an entertaining essential for the festive season. With a base of delicious spelt puff pastry, with a topping of sharp gorgonzola whipped with mascarpone, boozy figs, and prosciutto rose, these tarts will be the toast of the party.
November 16, 2023

Gorgonzola and Prosciutto Tartlets

Tartlets are a must when it comes to easy entertaining. The golden pastry base of butter puff is compliment with the perfect combination of summer flavours, mango and coconut. Add in a layer of moutherwatering frangipane, flavoured with the warmth of cardamom and you've got a winning recipe!
November 22, 2023

Mango & Frangipane Tartlets

This tart is a perennial crowd pleaser, with a flaky butter puff pastry base topped off with lashings of rich cream and tangy berries. It’s the perfect light dessert to serve after a large Christmas dinner, and it’s so mouth-wateringly delicious, your family will beg you to make it time and time again!
November 2, 2022

Fresh Berry & Mascarpone Cream Tart

Sugar and spice and all things nice! Deliciously crisp puff pastry cookies made up of buttery layers that will melt in your mouth. Perfect for Christmas gifts, these delectable and impressive looking cookies are super easy to make.
November 22, 2023

Spekulaas Palmiers

There’s no better way to start a Christmas gathering by serving up some true Christmas spirit. This show-stopping savoury Christmas tree combines basil pesto, parmesan and fire-roasted capsicum inside a buttery, flaky puff pastry case that not only looks stunning, but tastes amazing as well!
November 10, 2022

Savoury Puff Pastry Christmas Tree

These Beef & Horseradish are an explosion of flavour to tempt the most selective of tastebuds. The warmth and zing of horseradish cream pairs beautifully with the fine slices of rare roast beef. A classic combination that will ensure your guests will not be left wanting.
November 23, 2023

Sour Cream Pastry Rounds With Horseradish & Beef

Christmas Pudding Cheesecake Tart with Carême Vanilla Bean Shortcrust Pastry
November 13, 2020

Christmas Pudding Cheesecake Tart

Add these bite sized morsel of deliciousness to your entertaining repertoire. These Palmiers are perfect for when you want to be fancy but are pressed for time. Quick and easy to prepare with layers of buttery puff and sundried tomato pesto. But be warned, these beauties are moreish!
November 22, 2023

Sundried Tomato Palmiers

These fruity, nutty delights are encased in sweet, crisp, vanilla bean sweet shortcrust pastry and topped with cranberries, pistachios, and lashings of rich, dark chocolate. They’re the perfect gift for the sweet tooths in your life, and a great accompaniment to coffee or red wine at the end of a long Christmas Day.
November 17, 2021

Florentine Christmas Tarts

From entertaining a crowd to baking breakfast for the special sweet tooth in your life, these easy apricot danishes are just so versatile. Melt in your mouth buttery puff pastry with a cream cheese base, juicy apricot and a sublime crunch from decadent pistachio crumble, this danish recipe will have you coming back for more.
November 16, 2023

Apricot and Pistachio Danishes

Create a little entertaining magic with a canape that is rich in flavour and has all the texture! Scoop a quinelle of your favourite duck pate, place it onto dollop of earthy beetroot relish on a suppressed puff pastry base, and voile a new crowd pleasing favourite.
November 23, 2023

Beetroot & Duck Pâté Puff Pastry Rounds

Carême Pastry Fig and Pecan Fruit Mince Tarts
October 29, 2018

Fig & Pecan Fruit Mince Tarts

These leftover 'toasties' will have mouths watering and become a family favourite Boxing Day recipe tradition. Breathe new life into Christmas ham leftovers by combining them with a zesty chutney and your favourite strong hard cheese. A festive filling to a tempting pastry sandwich!
November 22, 2023

Mini Boxing Day Pastry Sandwiches

Turn up the flavour for easy entertaining with these delightful Smoked Salmon Puffs. The classic flavour combination of creamy salmon pâté marries perfectly with the freshness of the dill and sits scrumptiously on top of a light flaky puff base. The only challenge will be not eating them all before your guests arrive!
November 23, 2023

Spelt Pastry Rounds With Hot Smoked Salmon Pâté

Carême Pastry Turkish Delight Jelly and Panna Cotta Tart Recipe
November 11, 2018

Turkish Delight Jelly & Panna Cotta Tart

These Moroccan spiced lamb sausage rolls offer a flavourful twist on the classic sausage roll, infused with aromatic Moroccan spices, fresh coriander and mint, wrapped in flaky Sour Cream Shortcrust pastry. To add a refreshing touch, we accompany them with a tangy minted yoghurt dressing. Whether you serve them as a party appetizer or enjoy them as a comforting snack, these Moroccan spiced lamb sausage rolls are sure to impress your guests.
July 17, 2023

Moroccan Spiced Lamb Sausage Rolls

Puff Pastry Pizza Scrolls
July 17, 2023

Puff Pastry Pizza Scrolls

This very simple but ultra-impressive showstopper Mille Feuille is the perfect centerpiece for your table.  Layers of custard and buttery puff pastry drizzled with raspberry coulis, finished with fresh berries and pistachios.
June 19, 2023

Easy Raspberry Mille Feuille

A golden, flaky pastry crust stuffed with earthy mushrooms and creamy camembert makes this rich pithivier a dish worthy of any table
November 14, 2022

Mushroom, Thyme & Camembert Pithivier

With flaky, pastry-encased spiced lamb complemented by the tang of lemon, yoghurt and parsley, this divine North African-inspired canapé is sure to create a new spin at your next gathering.
November 14, 2022

Moroccan Lamb Puffs

Recipe for Salmon, Prawn and Tarragon Pie with Butter Puff Pastry by Carême Pastry
June 26, 2019

Salmon, Prawn & Tarragon Pie

A classic French celebration dish, our Galette des Rois is rich, sweet, and completely decadent. The creamy almond and vanilla frangipane filling is encased in layers of crisp, flaky, puff pastry to create a dessert you can make to celebrate special occasions all year round!
November 10, 2022

Galette des Rois

Sweet and decadent, these little banoffee pies have it all! The rich salted caramel filling is topped off with banana, fresh whipped cream, and grated chocolate, all nestled inside a super crisp sour cream pastry shell kids and adults alike will love.
November 10, 2022

Salted Caramel Banoffee Pies

Chocolate Ganache Tart
July 25, 2022

Chocolate Ganache Tart

A visually exciting dessert that will have everyone gasping with delight. The combination of crisp flaked almonds, pastry cream, salty pistachio and raspberries is divine, and will leave your guests amazed you made it yourself!
November 14, 2022

Pistachio & Raspberry Paris-Brest

This stunning winter warmer pie is one for the true lovers of a decadent dessert. Filled with rosé-infused pears, vanilla, cardamon and pistachios,  all encased in a visually stunning and obscenely delicious sweet vanilla shortcrust lattice top and base, you'll love it served warm with rosé butter and dollop cream.
May 5, 2022

Spiced Poached Pear Pie

Traditional Beef Wellington with Carême Butter Puff Pastry
November 12, 2020

Traditional Beef Wellington

Ditch the 70s cocktail franks and embrace these delicious pigs in blankets, made with pork chipolatas, streaky smoked bacon, and your choice of THREE different fillings! Whether you choose the grainy mustard, salsa verde or apple filling, all these little piggies are ‘blanketed’ in a crisp, buttery, and utterly delicious puff pastry that will delight your tastebuds and bring endless joy to your family and friends.
November 17, 2021

Pigs in Blankets Three Ways

These decadent puff pastry straws are the perfect accompaniment to celebratory drinks or a casual Saturday afternoon charcuterie board (or both). Choose from cheddar and mustard, feta and mint, or arribiata and basil fillings, or go crazy and make them all – we assure you they’ll be gobbled up by peckish family and friends! These straws are also great placed into an airtight jar to be given as gifts.
November 17, 2021

Puff Pastry Straws Three Ways

A sticky, scrumptious Char Siu BBQ pork filling is wrapped up in flaky, buttery puff pastry goodness to create this simple, Asian-inspired canape that packs huge amounts of umami flavour. Guaranteed to become a firm family favourite, adults and kids alike will be begging you for more!
November 17, 2021

Sticky Chinese Pork Puffs

Sticky-sweet, earthy roasted beetroot is combined with a delicious mix of shallots, balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, and juniper berries, all wrapped up in butter puff pastry to create this upside-down tarte tatin. Topped off with citrus, fresh goat’s cheese, lemon thyme and watercress, this gorgeous dish can be served hot or cold, making it perfect for Boxing Day leftovers!
November 17, 2021

Roast Baby Beetroot Tarte Tatin

Tangy, creamy goat’s cheese and fresh asparagus is topped with tarragon and encased in rich sour cream shortcrust pastry to create an entrée to die for. Bring a little luxe to your table this Christmas with these crowd-pleasing tarts that are sure to impress even the most discerning of eaters
November 17, 2021

Goat’s Cheese, Asparagus & Tarragon Tarts

This light, creamy Christmas dessert is full of sugar and spice, and all things nice! Ricotta and mascarpone cheese, citrus zest and marsala-soaked sultanas are all encased in vanilla bean sweet shortcrust pastry, creating a festive feast for your tastebuds.
November 17, 2021

Baked Ricotta Cheesecake

Chicken Salsa Verde Pithivier with Carême Butter Puff Pastry
November 11, 2020

Chicken Salsa Verde Pithivier

Smoked Salmon Sausage Rolls with Carême Spelt Puff Pastry
November 11, 2020

Smoked Salmon Sausage Rolls

Carême Pastry Cheesy Turkey and Spinach Strudel
October 29, 2018

Cheesy Turkey & Spinach Strudel

Asparagus Goat’s Cheese Tart with Carême Sour Cream Shortcrust Pastry
November 12, 2020

Asparagus Goat’s Cheese Tart

Chocolate & Hazelnut Crostata with Carême Chocolate Shortcrust Pastry
October 26, 2020

Chocolate & Hazelnut Crostata

Maple, Pumpkin & Walnut Tart with Carême All Butter Puff Pastry
March 18, 2021

Maple, Pumpkin & Walnut Tart

Choc-Hazelnut & Ginger Wreath with Carême Butter Puff Pastry
November 13, 2020

Choc-Hazelnut & Ginger Wreath

Celebrate Easter with these Cinnamon Easter Bunnies, made with Carême Spelt Butter Puff Pastry. The perfect Easter treat!
March 2, 2021

Spelt Pastry Cinnamon Easter Bunnies

Absolutely stunning is the only way to describe these canapes. Pesto, tomato and capsicum, and zingy cream cheese and lemon layers are sandwiched between deliciously crisp butter puff pastry, then garnished with fresh basil and pine nuts to create a truly show-stopping dish that will make your guests gasp with delight!
November 17, 2021

Antipasto Mille Feuille

Caramelised Onion Tartlets with Carême Sour Cream Shortcrust Pastry
November 11, 2020

Caramelised Onion Tartlets

Tartamisu (Tiramisu Tart) with Carême Dark Chocolate Shortcrust Pastry
March 18, 2021

Tartamisu (Tiramisu Tart)

Top Deck Mousse Tart with Carême Dark Chocolate Shortcrust Pastry
March 19, 2021

Top Deck Mousse Tart

Caramilk Ganache Easter Tartlets with Carême Dark Chocolate Shortcrust Pastry
March 19, 2021

Caramilk Ganache Easter Tartlets

Raspberry Chocolate Brownie Tart with Carême Chocolate Shortcrust Pastry
October 26, 2020

Raspberry Chocolate Brownie Tart

Chocolate Salted Caramel Mini Tartlets with Carême Chocolate Shortcrust Pastry
October 21, 2020

Chocolate Salted Caramel Mini Tartlets

Carême Pastry Crab and Celeriac Remoulade Tartlets
October 29, 2018

Crab & Celeriac Remoulade Tartlets

Carême Pastry Smoked Salmon Tart
October 29, 2018

Whipped Goats Cheese, Pea & Hot Smoked Salmon Tart

Carême Pastry Cherry Frangipane Wreath Tart Recipe
November 12, 2018

Cherry Frangipane Wreath Tart

Carême Pastry Rum-Spiced Roasted Nectarine Cheesecake
October 29, 2018

Rum-Spiced Roasted Nectarine Cheesecake

Pastry-Wrapped Rack of Lamb with Lemon, Herb and Pine Nut Stuffing
October 29, 2018

Pastry-Wrapped Rack of Lamb with Lemon, Herb & Pine Nut Stuffing

Carême Pastry Ham, Ricotta and Pesto Pinwheels
October 29, 2018

Ham, Ricotta & Pesto Pinwheels

Candied Tomato, Mascarpone and Black Sesame Pastries
October 29, 2018

Candied Tomato, Mascarpone & Black Sesame Pastries

Chocolate Hazelnut Mille Feuille
March 7, 2018

Chocolate Hazelnut Mille Feuille

Leftover Turkey, Roast Pumpkin and Brie Braided Strudel with Carême Butter Puff Pastry
November 28, 2017

Leftover Turkey, Roast Pumpkin & Brie Braided Strudel

Rare Roast Beef, Horseradish Cream and Tarragon on Pastry Discs with Sour Cream Pastry, Carême Pastry
November 16, 2017

Rare Roast Beef, Horseradish Cream & Tarragon Pastry Discs

Gin, Lime and Elderflower Brûlée Tart with Vanilla Bean Sweet Shortcrust Pastry
November 16, 2017

Gin, Lime & Elderflower Brûlée Tart

Whole Salmon en Croute with Carême Spelt Puff Pastry
November 15, 2017

Whole Salmon Side en Croute

Roasted Strawberry and Lemon Thyme Tart, Spelt Shortcrust Pastry, Carême Pastry
October 18, 2017

Roasted Strawberry & Lemon Thyme Tart

Peach, Vanilla and Maple Gallette, Carême Pastry
October 18, 2017

Peach, Vanilla & Maple Gallette

Slow Cooked Lamb Pie
August 23, 2017

Slow Cooked Lamb Pie

Fancy Fish Pie
March 30, 2017

Fancy Fish Pie

Upcycle leftover Christmas ham into the perfect Boxing Day breakfast: ham crescents and serve them with a jammy spiced mango dipping sauce. They are great as a starter or finger food, if you’re planning to entertain beyond Christmas Day.
November 22, 2016

Ham & Cheese Croissant

Prawn Salad Cups
December 7, 2016

Prawn Salad Cups

Smashed Pea & Salmon Tartines
November 30, 2016

Smashed Pea & Salmon Tartines

Fruit Mince Braid
November 29, 2016

Fruit Mince Braid

Pigs In Blankets
November 22, 2016

Pigs In Blankets

Rocher Chocolate Pie
August 5, 2016

Rocher Chocolate Pie

Easter Vanilla Slice
March 15, 2016

Mixed Spice Vanilla Slice

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December 2, 2015

Date & Apple Mince Pies

Prawn Cocktail Vol au Vent
September 22, 2015

Prawn Cocktail Vol au Vent

Lime Tarts
March 4, 2015

Lime & Coconut Tarts

Utensils: You will need at least 6 x 8cm fluted tart tins (available from most kitchenware shops)
February 11, 2015

Little Blueberry Tarts

Fruity Mince Tarts
December 17, 2014

Fruity Mince Tarts

This is a classic dish given a fresh new look with the addition of a salsa agresto. A great dish to impress guests when entertaining, while it might look tricky it’s deceptively easy to prepare. Serve with green beans (50g per person) tossed with lemon juice and, olive oil. Great main course for a special dinner or Christmas day lunch!
December 2, 2014

Salmon En Croute With Salsa Agresto

Ham, Blue Cheese and Pear Quiche
December 2, 2014

Ham, Blue Cheese & Pear Quiche

Fennel Tart
October 28, 2014

Smoked Trout & Fennel Tart

Lamb & Quince Sausage Rolls
October 28, 2014

Lamb & Quince Sausage Rolls

Portugues Tart
October 28, 2014

Festive Portuguese Custard Tarts

Pear & Chocolate pithivier
October 28, 2014

Pear & Chocolate Pithivier

Chicken Pithivier
October 28, 2014

Chicken Salsa Verde Pithiver

Smoked Salmon & Beetroot Tart
October 21, 2014

Smoked Salmon & Beetroot Tart

Carême is my choice... great pastry!. Karen Martini

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