Pistachio recipes

Take the viral Dubai chocolate trend to the next level in a bombastic layered bake. Vermicelli takes the place of kataifi pastry, adding a fun crunchy layer

Interspersed with sweet summer strawberries, this beautiful filo pie is twice baked, resulting in a rich vanilla-custard-soaked centre and a crispy golden topping. It’s delicious served just-warm or left to cool completely for a get-ahead dinner-party dessert. Either way, a dollop of whipped cream on the side always goes down a treat!

Camomile tea syrup adds a lovely flavour to this fruity bake, perfect as an afternoon snack

This cake keeps well and is just as good with a cuppa for elevenses – any spare rhubarb is delicious with yogurt

After a heavy meal, this light dessert is perfect. Billowing meringue is flavoured with saffron and pistachio, and topped with citrus curd