A slice of heaven

‘Almond, cherry and chocolate… what can go wrong? This tart has a simple sweet pastry base, topped with layers of cherry jam and almonds, then filled with a chocolate ganache. You can get cherry jam everywhere but people just don’t use it – they always go for raspberry or strawberry, but cherry and chocolate is one of the great combinations.’

With cosy season just around the corner, try one of these tempting treats that taste as good as they look

■ Serves 8 ■ 20 mins plus 1 hr chilling ■ Cook 5 mins 50g frozen mixed berries4 tbsp golden caster sugar4 tbsp crème de cassisabout 250g madeira cake, sliced250g mascarpone500g fresh custard2 tsp vani

SERVES 6-8 PREP 35 mins plus 2 hrs cooling COOK 3 hrs 30 mins MORE EFFORT V 4 clementines or satsumas, peeled,pith removed and cut into thinrounds crosswise25g shelled pistachios, chopped25g dark choc

Why not take a cake to your next summer gathering?

■ Serves 6-8 ■ Prep 35 mins ■ Cook 1 hr 10 mins 120g butter, cut into cubes300g plain flour, plus extrafor dusting600g small floury potatoes,all roughly the same size2 tbsp olive oil1 onion, finely ch