Synopsis: Enthused by the revival of the art of High Tea and combined with the on-going trend for home cooks to lovingly produce hand-crafted gourmet items for sharing, Murdoch Books' specially selected team of pastry and dessert chefs have developed two decadent new titles in the Indulgence series featuring the most delicious recipes for Slices and Petit Fours.

With a jewellery box colour palate and bespoke design, inspired by exquisite, antique chocolate boxes, Parisienne patisseries, elegant chinaware and lavish fabrics, both titles contain more than 60 delicious and addictive recipes for fabulous sweet treats like orange, pistachio and semolina slices or mini raspberry and frangipane tarts. Try stopping at one!

Each book in this evocative and beautifully embellished series is a celebration of vintage style, a bygone era when dressing up, serving tea in fine china and writing personal thank you notes afterwards was simply good manners. The recipes include both the classics of their time and new, more adventurous tastes and textures.

Hot Brands Verdict

We absolutely adore these books, they are a wonderfully indulgent celebration of vintage style together with exquisite recipes, and absolutely mouth-watering photography. They would make a fabulous gift for anyone who loves the sweeter things in life. We are delighted that they are our books of the month. Highly Recommended!

Indulgence Slices includes the following delights:

‘Dear Friends-take a trip down memory lane with these old fashioned favourites’, including Raspberry and Coconut Slice, Bakewell Slice, Ginger Shortbread Slice.

‘Afternoon Delights- These elegant efforts are best savoured while taking a well-deserved break’ including a Nectarine Lattice Slice, Rosemary and Lemon Syrup Slice, Apricot and Macaroon Slice, and the Earl Grey Custard and Sultana Slice, Passionfruit and Lemon Delicious Slice

‘Little Luxuries –sophistication abounds with this splendid array of sweet somethings’ including Raspberry Mascarpone and Trifle slice, Florentine Slice, Angel Food slice with White Balsamic Strawberries, and Panettone Pudding Slice.

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Indulgence Petits Fours includes the following delights:

‘Delicate Flowers bring a touch of exquisite beauty into your world with this tempting array of dainty morsels.’ including Mini Raspberry and Frangipane Tarts, Lavender and Honey Madeleines, Mango and Coconut Napoleons, Cinnamon Palmiers, Amaretti.

‘Rich and Sophisticated –The elegance of yesteryear returns with these timeless classics’ including Mini Lime Meringue Pies, Chocolate Orange Truffles, Turkish Delight Squares, Rocky Road, Portuguese Tartlets.

‘Dressed to the Nines- Memorable occasions call for small extravagances-which is just what you will find here’ including Tangy Lemon Petits Fours, Tiramisù Hearts, Baileys and White Chocolate Opera, Strawberry Princess Petits Fours, Chocolate Mousse and Cherry Liqueur Cups.

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