Throwing a great party is beyond the scope of any “how to” page because it can only be defined post-hoc, you know, after it has occurred. A fantastic event results from superb planning, astonishing good luck, and, of course, great food. And you will definitely have good food with these retro dessert recipes. So, read on to see our old-school party favorites, including lemon & elderflower traybake and ratatouille hotpot. What is old will be new again with these retro party foods, perfect for your next get-together!
Manchester tart
Finish your meal on a nostalgic note with this Manchester tart recipe. Here are the ingredients: 175g raspberry jam, 50g desiccated coconut, lightly toasted, and 12 maraschino cherries. 200g plain flour, 100g butter, 65g icing sugar, and 1 egg yolk for the pastry.
800ml milk, 2 tsp vanilla bean paste, 5 egg yolks, 100g caster sugar, and 50g custard powder for the custard. Step 1: Make the pastry. Step 2: Roll the pastry and then use it to line a 23cm tart tin. Step 3: Bake for 25 mins. Step 4: Make the custard.
