Strawberries
Lovely strawberries lend themselves to a wide range of recipes from meringue-and-cream concoctions to cheesecakes, panna cotta and ice cream, as well as jellies and granita. Enjoy this most summery of fruits with Delia's wonderful recipes.
Makes 3 lb (1.35 kg)Home-made Strawberry Preserve
Strawberries are cheap and plentiful in the summer, so why not take advantage of this by storing away some of their sunny, ripe flavour to brighten bleak winter days to come? In a preserve, the whole fruit is suspended intact in its own jelly, so non
Serves 6Fromage Frais Creams with Red Fruit Compote
Previously, I have made these with mascarpone, but this low-fat alternative is, I feel, every bit as good as the rich version and the perfect accompaniment to any fruit compote. I like this best made with leaf gelatine, but I've also included instruc
Serves 8Fromage Frais Cheesecake with Strawberry Sauce
Whenever I see cheesecake on a menu I'm filled with longing – there's something awfully comforting about cheesecake – but the question always arises as to whether it will or will not be cloying (and if it is, what a waste of calories!). This version
Makes 16Little Strawberry Shortcakes
These are delicious served for a very special tea or as a sweet course at a dinner party - but they don't keep very well so must be eaten on the same day as they're made. A more simple version of this would be to leave out the glaze and merely dust t
Serves 6Pavlova
Pavlova is perennially popular and, if you use Delia's foolproof recipe, it will work every time! The juxtaposition of sweet, crisp meringue and soft, sharp summer fruits is one of the best you can find.
Serves 4-6Strawberries in Raspberry Puree
Effortless yet impressive and totally mouthwatering, this lovely fruity dessert should be in everyone's summer repertoire when soft fruit is in season.
Serves 6Eton Mess
Invented at Eton for 4 June celebrations, this easy summery dessert is one of the quickest and most delectable ways to enjoy home-grown strawberries, couple with cream and meringue. Yum!
Serves 6Mascarpone Creams with Summer Fruit Puree
Mascarpone has both a richness and lightness that makes it the ideal ingredient for summery desserts. Add plenty of seasonal berries and you'll be in heaven!
Serves 8Meringues with Summer Fruit
Once you know how, meringues are the easiest thing to make and can be used in recipes from Eton mess to petits monts blancs and pavlova. They're also a great way to use up leftover egg whites from other recipes...
Serves 6-8A Terrine of Summer Fruits
Juicy, jewel-like summer berries encased in a raspberry jelly – what could be more refreshing on a summer’s day when entertaining? Make it in advance and serve it with cream or, for a truly low-fat option, as it is.
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