Custard tarts with a fennel-seed twist

A LAYER OF JAM ON THE BASE DELIVERS FRUIT AND SWEETNESS GLACÉ CHERRIES AND PLAIN WHITE ICING SWIRLS ADD OODLES OF SWEET NOSTALGIA NUTTY FRANGIPANE HAS A GLORIOUSLY TOOTHSOME FUDGINESS TOASTED OATS GIV

Bring all the beloved flavours of the classic tart together into a showstopping cake. Almond-rich sponges are sandwiched with black cherry conserve and finished with silky buttercream – just the thing

Wow guests with these seasonal tart delights

From beginners to star bakers – everyone can enjoy these timeless treats

Using a sheet of puff pastry and a handful of everyday ingredients, these savoury and sweet recipes are delicious and so simple to create

Serves 12 Prep time 40 min Cook time 2 hours 10 min, plus at least 2 hours cooling Specialist kit 2 piping bags (see Know-how); small star nozzle; plain nozzle MAKE AHEAD You can make the meringue pie