■ Makes 16 ■ Prep 1 hr plus cooling and 10 mins chilling ■ Cook 12 mins 100g unsalted butter, softened175g caster sugar, plus extrafor sprinkling1 egg1 tsp vanilla paste200g plain flour, plus extrafor

Elevate teatime with bakes that complement the notes of your favourite brew. Think of them as your cuppa’s perfect match

From biscuits to tiffin and traybakes: try these chocolatey teatime treats inspired by traditional Irish family favourites

A wonderful dessert no one will be able to resist. A citrus zing offsets the indulgently creamy soft cheese icing, while natural yogurt is the secret to its lovely light sponge layers. ■ Serves 8-10 ■

Our columnist fondly looks back on the desserts that delighted our taste buds in the Seventies…