Delight your guests with these fruity desserts at your next gathering

Ingredients (Serves 2) ◆ 100g raspberries, thawed iffrozen ◆ 25g caster sugar ◆ 100ml strong coffee ◆ ¼tsp vanilla extract ◆ 2tbsp Marsala or Tia Maria ◆ 150g mascarpone or softcheese ◆ 1tbsp milk ◆ 6

■ Serves 8 ■ Prep 15 mins plus cooling and setting ■ Cook 25 mins 1 tbsp mint leaves, pl s extra to decorate60g butter, melted, lus extra for the tin120g golden caster sugar2 ggs120g plain flour, sift

Cool down when the temperature rises with these delicious desserts and sweet treats

The arrival of British strawberries in the shops is a moment worth savouring and these joy-bringing recipes are just the way to do it

Courgettes become silky soft when slow-cooked, which is a lovely textural contrast against grilled lamb chops or barbecued chicken. You could also scatter over crumbled feta or goat’s cheese and serve