This classic English treat, consisting of thick cream, meringue and berries crushed together, makes a perfect picnic pudding as it is easy to transport the separate ingredients and assemble them on site

Serves 6 -12
200 g meringues
250 g raspberries
250 g small strawberries or wild strawberries, hulled, or red or white currants, de-stalked
300 g clotted cream or crème fraîche
200 ml thick Greek yoghurt
Strawberry leaves and flowers to decorate (optional)

Crush the meringues with some of the berries in a large bowl. Stir in the cream and the yoghurt. Place the remaining ingredients on top and stir gently before spooning into serving dishes. Decorate if liked.

SEPTEMBER 2005
RECIPE CLARE FERGUSON
PHOTOGRAPH TARA FISHER