Lemon Meringue pie is a beautiful dessert, and this variation takes advantage of some wonderful flavour combinations between Lavender and Blueberry. As a smooth curd, and the light and sweet meringue, this dessert is perfect for a summers evening.

Few desserts are more iconic than the Black Forest Gateaux. A rich Chocolate Sponge, soaked in a Cherry Syrup and Kirsch, filled with Cherries and Chantilly Cream and finished with Dark Chocolate Shavings. While this isn’t a cake that you’ll make every week (but it does have fruit in it), the soft and light sponge is versatile and always a crowd pleaser.

One of the most important skills in cooking is making pastry, and what better way to learn than by making a delicious fruit tart to share (or not, I’m not going to tell…). This recipe teaches 2 core principles for French Pastry, and while it can be a little bit challenging to start, I promise the end results are wonderfully versatile, and the only recipe you’ll ever need for simple Sweet Short Pastry, and Creme Patisserie.