Bake Like ‘The Great British Baking Show’: Bakewell Tart

Pastry week on The Great British Baking Show is always one of my favorites. I enjoy making pies and am always curious about what recipes will be featured. When the Technical Challenge was announced as Bakewell Tart, my heart leapt with joy. Judge Mary Berry had selected one of my favorite desserts to test the eight-remaining baker’s skills. In addition, she let it be known that she expected no less than sheer perfection, warning them to keep their cool. Yikes! In retrospect, this hidden hint did not register with all of the bakers. They had 90 minutes to complete their task. The results were almost comical. Even experienced bakers like Val, who claimed to make Bakewell Tart weekly at home, had disastrous results.

Don’t be put off by the calamity. Even though it was reality cooking drama at its best, Bakewell Tart is easy to make, and the results are both elegant and delicious.