Schools out and Wimbledon has started so summer has officially begun! Our foodie thoughts are on strawberries in honour of the famous tennis competition. So we decided to share this tasty delight from Jamie Oliver, perfect for a sunday dessert. It’s yummy yet easy to make!

Here’s what you need:

For the Meringue
• 6 large free-range egg whites
• 300g caster sugar
• 1 pinch sea salt

For the pavlova
• 400g fresh strawberries and raspberries
• 200ml double cream
• 200ml fat-free natural yoghurt
• 2 tablespoons caster sugar
• 1 vanilla pod, seeds removed
• a few sprigs fresh mint leaves

Here is how you put it together

Preheat the ove to 150C/ 300 F/ gas2. Pur your egg whites into a clean bowl and whisk them at a medium speed until they start to form nice firm peaks.

With your mixer still running, gradually add the sugar and a pinch of salt. Turn the mixer up to the highest setting and wish for 7-8 mins more until the meringue is white, glossy and smooth. If it feels grainy, whisk for a little bit longer, being careful not to let the meringue collaopse.

Line 2 baking trays with baking paper. Divide the meringue mixture evenly between them and shape each blob into a circle about 20cm in diameter. Put both trays into the oven and bake for 1 hour until the meringues look slightly golden and are fluffy in the middel.

Halve or quarter the large strawberries and leave the smaller ones whole. Mix them with the raspberries. Whip the cream with the sugar until it forms soft peaks, then stir in the yoghurt and fold in the vanilla seeds. Spoon half the cream mixture on top of one of the meringue halves and smooth it out. Sprinkle half of your berries evenly around the cream mixture. Place the other meringue on top and press down gently to stick them together. Spread the remaining cream mixture over the top layer and sprinkle the remaining berries on top. Scatter over a few small mint leaves and enjoy!

Source: jamieoliver.com