“A taste of summer in a bowl. There are many farms now growing red fruits, so support your local one, farm shop or farmers’ market. It is an Eton mess, but more elegant. The sweet cicely is a lovely addition with a hint of anise.”
Serves 4
INGREDIENTS
1 punnet of local, new-season strawberries, husks removed, washed and at room temperature
150ml double cream, lightly whipped
A handful of mini meringues – shop-bought is fine
A few tablespoons of bramble-infused vinegar
Icing sugar for dusting
A few sweet cicely leaves
METHOD
Arrange the strawberries in a bowl, with the mini meringues dotted around then pipe the cream on top. Drizzle the vinegar over the top and add a dusting of icing sugar and a few leaves of sweet cicely.