Currant affairs

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

The ultimate in comfort food and ideal for Autumn

Quick and easy bakes for when you need a sweet fix

These bakes are perfect with a cuppa – and all less than 50p per serving

Expect lots of admiring comments when you round off your celebratory meal with an impressive prep-ahead dessert

They all started out on different paths – from sales offices to science labs – but each of these professional bakers found purpose and joy in baking. Here, they tell Jill Foster why it has become a passion that continues to nourish their souls