■ Makes 16 ■ Prep 1 hr plus cooling and 10 mins chilling ■ Cook 12 mins 100g unsalted butter, softened175g caster sugar, plus extrafor sprinkling1 egg1 tsp vanilla paste200g plain flour, plus extrafor

Dive into one of these nostalgic sweet treats

Ingredients (Serves 8) ◆ 400g reduced fat soft cheese ◆ 250g lemon curd ◆ Finely grated rind and juice of 1 small lemon ◆ 12 readymade 18cm sweet pancakes ◆ 12 mini meringues ◆ 150g fresh raspberries

These all-star puds are just the ticket for cosy winter nights

Who says you can’t have something sweet when slimming? ‘Desserts can serve as a source of essential nutrients,’ says nutritionist Helen Bell. ‘For example, one containing fruits, nuts and wholegrains

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