February: Bakewell Tart

For February's theme I've chosen the Bakewell Tart - what better way to celebrate our Derbyshire heritage?!

Historically these beauties come from the small Derbyshire town of Bakewell, right in the heart of the Peak District, dating back to the Tudor times (or possibly even earlier).

There are a few different versions:

• the traditional Bakewell pudding - made with a puff pastry base and a creamy custard topping
• the newer Bakewell tart  - made with sweet shortcrust pastry, raspberry jam and filled with an almond infused sponge-like filling (frangipane) 
• the cherry Bakewell -  individual tarts covered in a layer of fondant and topped with a glacé cherry.

I'll leave that decision up to you!