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Stephanie Hafferty explains how to make these warming and wonderful treats

It’s a seasonal classic for good reason – but who said you can’t put a twist on a family favourite?

Dig in to one of these nostalgic comforting treats this weekend

SERVES 8 INGREDIENTS 1 tsp unsalted butter, softened, for greasing the tin 1 lemon, for zesting 550g cream cheese 175g caster sugar 4 eggs 250ml double cream 4 tsp shop-bought vanilla bean paste 20g c

Get the mixing bowls out for traditional cakes and bakes that will fill your home with warming aromas as they cook

■ Serves 4 ■ Prep 30 mins ■ Cook 50 mins 4 large field mushrooms4 tbsp olive oil1 garlic clove, chopped400g spinach leavesflour, for dusting1 tbsp thyme leaves500g block all-butter puff pastry140g sti