Pop on the kettle and invite your family and friends around for a relaxing morning or afternoon, surrounded with beautiful cakes, slices, muffins and other sweet treats. Our morning and afternoon tea recipes are quick and delicious, like our sweet pecan pie, or homemade chocolate fudge. And it isn’t a morning or afternoon tea unless there’s a batch of freshly baked scones on the table.
Whatever you choose, these tea time recipes are perfect with a cuppa!
Here are some of our favourite morning and afternoon tea recipes.
Lemonade scones
So simple, so delicious.
Pecan pie
You’ll go nuts for it.
Apple streusel slice
The perfect pairing for a hot cuppa.
Rustic apple pie
As easy as apple pie!
Apple tea cake
Cut yourself a big slice, pop on the kettle, and sit back and relax.
Chewy chocolate slice
Add a slice of indulgence to your day.
Creamy nut fudge
Perfect for gift ideas.
Mixed berry muffins
Sweet muffins studded with tart, juicy berries and a brightened with fresh lemon zest are an adorable afternoon tea or delightful on-the-go snack.
Plum jam scone ring
A fancy twist on the classic scone.
Rocky road
Our best rocky road recipe starts from scratch to create a stunning and delicious marshmallow, nut, and chocolate sweet treat.
Banana bread with passionfruit icing
What could be better than a big slice of banana bread? One covered in passionfruit icing, of course!
Apple berry crumble slice
Served warm with cream or ice-cream, this easy and delicious slice makes one impressive dessert.
Vanilla cinnamon shortbread
Perfect as a festive season gift or special treat, these buttery shortbread rise to new heights with the pairing of vanilla and cinnamon.
Florentine slice
Jam-packed full of sweet chewy cherries, crunchy nuts and cornflakes and decadent dark chocolate – the classic Florentine slice makes the ultimate accompaniment to a cup of hot coffee.
Sour cherry custard tart
This scrumptious tart combines sweet and sour flavours to become a crowd-pleasing dessert, high tea or special afternoon treat.
Raspberry and vanilla crumble slice
This gorgeous dessert is a flavour and texture sensation that will delight your friends and family. A sweet, gooey raspberry topping sits beautifully atop a fluffy, vanilla slice. Add a crumbly, almond topping for extra crunch.
Honey sponge roll
We’re on a roll with this morning tea treat.
Rustic mini custard tarts
Handling frozen pastry is easier if you let it just partially thaw. Tarts can be dusted with a little nutmeg before the final baking, or with icing sugar before serving. Accompany with cream if liked. Note
Orange and poppy seed friands
Sweet, fluffy and golden, these beautiful orange and poppy seed friands are wonderful served topped with a oozy citrus syrup, keeping the cakes deliciously moist.
Roasted hazelnut brownies
These deliciously moist and sweet roasted hazelnut brownies are so rich you’ll need just a half-slice with your morning tea to be completely satisfied. Save the other half for afternoon tea!
Carrot cakes
Carrot cakes
Apple and pear tarte tatin
We used small (lunch-box size) Pink Lady apples and Corella pears in this recipe. Note
Cherry syrup cake
A classic tea cake topped with fresh cherries and cherry syrup, this dish makes a delectable, finger-licking afternoon tea treat. Use a mix of red and white cherries if both are in season