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From his bestselling books to star stints on television shows – including, of course, iconic show The Great British Bake Off – Paul Hollywood is a familiar face in homes up and down the country. We ca

Delight your guests with these fruity desserts at your next gathering

Preparation time: 50 minutes plus cooling and chilling Cooking time: 1 hour Serves: 10-12 Ingredients100 g lightly saltedbutter, softened325 g caster sugar1 tsp good qualityvanilla extract125 ml whole

Filled with almonds, cherries and sweet white chocolate for a moreish and tempting treat, this tasty traybake is simple to make. MAKES 12 SQUARES PREP 20 MINS COOK 30 MINS ✱ 200g unsalted butter ✱ 100

Prepare: 25 minutes, plus drying time Cook: 12 minutes Biscuits: 225g plain flour75g self raising flour100g caster sugar100g unsalted butter, chilled1 large egg, slightly beaten1-2 tsp whole milk1 tsp

■ Serves 8 ■ Prep 15 mins plus cooling and setting ■ Cook 25 mins 1 tbsp mint leaves, pl s extra to decorate60g butter, melted, lus extra for the tin120g golden caster sugar2 ggs120g plain flour, sift