Elegant high tea recipes
Treats with touch of class!
Refreshing and fruity, this gorgeous vanilla infused strawberry and elderflower mocktail is the perfect drink to serve at a high tea.
Bright, fruity and packed with flavour, raspberry and orange cordial is a great base for a refreshing soft drink or used as a mixer for vodka or white rum.
Little sandwich biscuits filled with a bright passionfruit butter cream - these melt-in-your-mouth tidbits make for a great lunchbox snack for the kids. But that doesn't stop us adults from snacking on them, all the live long day.
This basic scones recipe uses only three ingredients to make. Serve with jam and cream.
Mini pavlovas with vanilla syrup strawberries
You could experiment with a variety of different berry toppings here. Whatever you choose, you just can't beat a pav topped with whipped cream and berries and drenched in syrup.
These gorgeous mini lemon almond fingers are a zesty take on the classic Australian lamington. The combination of soft sponge rolled in coconut and drizzled with a sweet lemon syrup will leave you reaching for more.
Chocolate and caramel macarons
You don't have to be in France to indulge in this decadent dessert. Bite through the light outer-layer of these treats to reach the rich chocolate ganache centre.
Cute little mini quiches that pack a huge blue cheese punch.
These divine lime and yoghurt mini bundt cakes are the perfect balance of tart and sweet. Drizzled with a sticky elderflower syrup, they make the ultimate dessert for entertaining guests at a high tea.
Impress at your next party or celebration with these divine home-made eclairs filled with vanilla custard cream and glazed with rich chocolate.
Over-the-top chocolate and macadamia brownies
These brownies are only as good as the chocolate used. The more cocoa solids in the chocolate you use, the more intense the chocolate taste will be. Aim for a dark chocolate containing anywhere between 50-70% cocoa solids.
Sweet and satisfying, these little baked coconut custard tarts have the added nutty depth of both shredded and desiccated coconut, plus a dash of lemon zest.
These pretty little morsels combine the flavours of strawberry and coconut for a wonderful teatime treat that can be devoured in two bites.
Mix up the classic lemon meringue pie by creating cute cupcakes that are perfect as party food or a gift.
Chicken and cucumber ribbon sandwiches
Entertain in style with these elegant ribbon sandwiches
Brighten up your morning or afternoon with these stone fruit and nutty french cake delights.
Recreate this classic Australian treat with a light and fluffy cake, chocolate and coconut flakes.
These divine mini brown sugar and hazelnut whoopie pies are wonderfully sweet, nutty and creamy. Enjoy one with a pot of tea for an indulgent morning of afternoon snack with loved ones.
These tasty tartlets can easily be made in advance and quickly prepared for impromptu dinner parties. Don't be scared of making the pastry; it is very forgiving, so if it cracks press in back together. If it feels too soft to handle, refrigerate for a few minutes.
These light and fluffy mini savoury pancakes make the ultimate dinner party starter or appetiser, and are divine served with a dollop of fresh cream, and tender smoked salmon.
This dessert is worthy of a millionaire! Full of rich, sweet and decadent ingredients, this shortbread is simply divine!
Sweet and delicate, these strawberry scones are the perfect treat for morning or afternoon tea. Enjoy warm with a dollop of jam and cream.