Eton Mess with Strawberry and Elderflower

There’s nothing wrong with shop-bought meringues. And there are few puds as unfailingly successful as Eton Mess, which takes just minutes to assemble.

The classic recipe is broken-up bits of meringue mixed with whipped cream and strawberries. Our version is flavoured with elderflower, vanilla and mint. The “Rothschild” variation has a handful of chopped, candied and dried fruits, plus a slug of cherry brandy, added to it. But you can add anything you like – what about chocolate truf