25+ Scrumptious Afternoon Tea Recipes

At the time of writing it is #AfternoonTeaWeek, and I’m back with 25+ Scrumptious Afternoon Tea Recipes!

I shared a variety of Vegan; Gluten-Free; Keto; Low Carb Afternoon Tea Recipes a few days ago, so please do go and check that out too if you require recipes for specific dietary requirements.

I love afternoon tea – it’s one of those quintessential British traditions, and I’m all about keeping traditions alive! What is there not to love about dainty finger sandwiches, scrumptious cakes, and [my personal favourite] scones with lashings of clotted cream and jam? Not forgetting a hot pot of tea, or a glass of fizz if you’re feeling fancy!

Afternoon Tea Recipes

I’ve rounded up a selection of recipes – from my own blog, as well as from some fabulous bloggers, that you can prepare at home for afternoon tea. I’m sure there will be something here to tickle your taste buds. And if you’re not a baker or cake maker, don’t forget, it doesn’t hurt to buy some delicious treats from the shops to serve for this afternoon treat!

I have made all of links to these 25+ Afternoon Tea Recipes open in a new window so that you don’t lose your place in the list.

1. Norwegian Kransekake (Wheat-Free) – Blue Bear Wood
2. Chocolate Genoise Sponge Cake – Food Meanderings
3. Chamomile Cake with Salted Honey Buttercream – Veggie Desserts
4. Black Forest Pavlova – The Purple Pumpkin Blog

Afternoon tea was introduced in England by Anna, the seventh Duchess of Bedford, in the year 1840. The Duchess would become hungry around four o’clock in the afternoon. The evening meal in her household was served fashionably late at eight o’clock, thus leaving a long period of time between lunch and dinner. The Duchess asked that a tray of tea, bread and butter (some time earlier, the Earl of Sandwich had had the idea of putting a filling between two slices of bread) and cake be brought to her room during the late afternoon. This became a habit of hers and she began inviting friends to join her. – Historic UK

5. Shortbread Cookies & Blueberry Jam – Orchids & Sweet Tea
6. Instant Pot Oreo Cheesecake – Recipes From A Pantry
7. Mango Cake with Caramel Drizzle – Recipes From A Pantry
8. Vanilla Cranberry Loaf – Family, Food & Travel

              

 

9. Rose Pistachio Shortbread Cookies – Recipes From A Pantry
10. Strawberry Shortcake (Disney Copycat Recipe) – The Purple Pumpkin Blog
11. Victoria Sponge Cake – Meraki Mother
12. Citrus Butter Lemon Cookies – Meraki Mother
13. Spiced Pumpkin & Walnut Tea Loaf – The Purple Pumpkin Blog

14. Soda Bread with Blackberries & Apples – The Purple Pumpkin Blog
15. Japanese Inspired Chocolate Truffles – The Purple Pumpkin Blog
16. Spicy Apricot Pistachio Cookies – My Life Cookbook
17. Cheesy Ranch Biscuits – Trisha Dishes
18. Cranberry Scones – Beyond The Chicken Coop

19. Blackberry & Apple Jam – The Purple Pumpkin Blog
20. Four Ingredient Scones – Sweet Savant
21. Blueberry Tea Cake – Simply Stacie
22. Maple Walnut Coffee Cake – Crayons & Cravings
23. Slice & Bake Lemon Poppy Seed Cookies – Oh My Sugar High

24. Reconstructed Eton Mess – The Purple Pumpkin Blog
25. Tea & Double Chocolate Raspberry Scones – Spaceships & Laserbeams
26. Chocolate Chip Shortbread Cookies – Joyfully Thriving
27. Almond Shortbread Cookies – Pastry & Beyond

28. Summer Fruit Swiss Roll – Blue Bear Wood
29. Chocolate Loaf with Cream Cheese Glaze – Family, Food & Travel
30. Hummingbird Cake – Simply Recipes
31. Butter Tart Bundt Cake – Food Meanderings
32. Cherry Garcia Shortbread Cookies – The Mommy Mix

And if you want even more recipes, check out these 50 Afternoon Tea Recipes! 

You might also like to check out my Afternoon Tea decorations, made using the Cricut Explore. And also read about the book I reviewed by Eric Lanlard, which was filled with traditional, and more contemporary recipes, and well worth buying – if only to drool at the pictures alone!

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