Mother's Day afternoon tea

High tea is the perfect way to treat your mum this Mother’s Day. Try creating a delicious spread of dainty finger sandwiches, pretty cakes and savoury treats, with your favourite cocktails and drinks, so you can enjoy a Mother's Day afternoon tea at home.

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Orange, olive oil and thyme cake

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Mini banana bread cakes

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Give this delicious baked cheesecake recipe a go – it's guaranteed to go down a treat and is a great way to finish off your showstopping Easter lunch

Baked fig, honey and walnut cheesecake

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Espresso martini cupcakes

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Mini Jaffa cake bread and butter puddings

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Giant scone cake

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Jaffa butterfly cupcakes

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This easy lime meringue tarts recipe is ready in just 10 minutes and is the perfect treat for summer parties.

Mini lime meringue tarts

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Popular Mother's Day afternoon tea recipes

Fruity buttermilk pancakes

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Start the day with these fluffy fruit pancakes. Eggs and buttermilk are whisked into self raising flour, then the batter is sweetened with honey and blueberries. Swap the flour with wholemeal self raising flour for an extra healthy take.

Serves 4
15 mins
268 calories

Earl grey ham

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Gammon joints are great when cooked with added flavours. Here the quintessentially British Earl Grey tea works in a winning way with brown sugar and mustard to deliver up something special. Great for long weekends and celebrations.

Serves 10
2hrs 15 mins, plus resting
201 calories

Chocolate pancakes

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Swap plain pancakes for these rich chocolatey pancakes for an indulgent brunch. Serve with fresh berries and whipped cream or yoghurt for a morning treat.

Serves 4
10 mins to prepare, 30 mins to rest and 15 mins to cook
296 calories

Sticky toffee pudding

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Learn how to make sticky toffee pudding and tuck into this classic British dessert – a moist sponge made with medjool dates drenched in super-sticky toffee sauce.

Serves 8
25 mins to prepare and 50 mins to cook, plus soaking and sitting time
503 calories

American pancakes

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Classic American pancakes are stacked tall, fluffy and best served with a drizzle of maple syrup. This easy recipe ticks all those boxes - perfect for Pancake Day or a weekend brunch treat.

Serves 4
40 mins
379 calories

Scotch pancakes

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Light and fluffy Scotch pancakes (also known as drop scones) are the perfect teatime treat or an easy weekend breakfast – ready in just 20 minutes. Serve warm or cold, plain or topped with butter and jam.

Serves 4
20 mins
361 calories

The Hobsons' ‘Father’s Day’ Macaroons

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In times like these, how do you show love on Father’s Day? Dom and Amelia have the answer – you send it. Their postable macaroons are made with love and shipped straight to Grandad Hobson so they can share a special moment on Father's Day.