Recipes

We love food and we've got some great recipes to prove it. Here are some of our favourites

Hot cross buns recipe
Salted caramel mousse
Puddings

Tempting treats 

Why not say thank you to Mum by cooking a Mother’s Day treat? This indulgent salted caramel mousse, is easy to make and sure to impress.

Make Mother's Day special

Try something new this season

Chicken and leek pie

Chicken and leek pie 

Try this tasty, flavoursome chicken and leek pie - perfect for the spring months.

National Trust hot cross bun bread and butter pudding

Hot cross bun bread and butter pudding 

Try this twist on the traditional pudding from our development chef, Clive Goudercourt.

Simnel scones
Cakes and bakes

Simnel cake scones 

Originally made for Easter Sunday, simnel cakes have been made since at least medieval times - why not try Ickworth's scone version?

A twist on simnel cake
Our exclusive recipe for Nadiya's gingerbread butterfly biscuits

Recipes round-up 

We love food and we've got some great recipes to prove it. Take a look through all of our recipes for some culinary inspiration.

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Family favourites

A bowl of Bramley apple crumble

Bramley apple crumble 

Learn how to make an old-time favourite, ideal for following a Sunday roast. Perfect with custard or a dollop of clotted cream.

A classice Victoria sponge cake made using our Cookbook recipe

Victoria sandwich 

A great addition to any occasion, the Victoria sandwich is a recipe that every budding baker should master.

Children help a costumed interpreter to mix dough in the kitchen

Food 

We love sustainably produced, local and seasonal food because it's better for the special places we look after, better for the environment, with low food-miles and tastes better too.

Home-grown truths
Beer bottles on shelf

Farm shops 

Pick up fresh, tasty local produce from one of our farm shops, run independently by our tenant farmers.

Find a farm shop
A selection of chocolate treats and Easter decorations from the National Trust.

Easter gifts 

Whether you're looking for eggs and sweet treats, gifts that last a little longer, or decorations for the home, our Easter shop has something for everyone.

Hatch a plan

National Trust Cookbook

From classics like Steak and Ale pie, to newer favourites like Vegetable Tagine, our cookbook is packed with over 100 tried and tested recipes from our cafés.

Grab your copy today