Baked custards are silky, smooth, cooling, indulgent treats. They're somewhat fickle so you need a little patience. The accompanying fresh cherry sauce is easy. To make the custard and avoid ...

As a kid, my little brother was powerless in the face of a country-bakery custard tart. He just loved them. I never understood it – the pale, wobbly, nutmeg-freckled custard held no appeal to me ...

Lightly eggwash the pastry and bake for a further 5 minutes. Remove and cool. To make the custard, beat 100g mascarpone (or soft cream cheese) with 50g caster sugar. Add 3 eggs, 1 at a time ...